What kind of government did France have before the French Revolution?

Answer 1

Before the Revoultion, France was an Absolute Monarchy. The King ruled by Divine Right, and his command was law. There were a number of feudal institutions that had roles in the enforcement and overseeing of laws, such as the law courts known as the Parlements. But the King had the final right to enforce or overturn any law. He could imprison people at will and hold them without charge. He had the right to confer property and titles of nobility, and to take them away.

The King and his Ministers ruled France directly. Nobles and the Catholic Church also had numerous traditional rights, such as the rights to collect certain levies from the people.

Answer 2

Before the French Revolution, which began in 1789, the political and social system of France was a monarchy. Power rested with the royal family, and not the French people. Today, this government is called the Ancien Régime, which means "the Old Regime".

Answer 3

Before the French Revolution France was an absolute monarchy.

Answer 4

The type of government that France had before and after the revolution was absolute monarchy. This type of government is hereditary.

Answer 5

It was an absolute monarchy controlled by Louis XVI reigning by Divine Right.

Answer 6

It was an absolute Monarchy with Louis XVI ruling by Divine Right.

Answer 7

direct democracy

Answer 8

A Monarchy.