absolute monarchy in France and established a constitutional monarchy. This constitution divided the government into three branches – legislative, executive, and judicial – with a system of checks and balances to ensure that no branch had too much power. It also granted civil liberties such as freedom of speech and press, as well as equality before the law. The Constitution of 1791 marked the beginning of a new era of government in France, but it ultimately failed to bring stability to the country and was replaced by subsequent constitutions during the French Revolution.
