OPTION 2

BELIEFS AND ASSUMPTIONS

• The king remains the ruler.
• The constitutional monarchy is the way for France to solve its problems.
• A well thought-out system of checks and balances in our new constitution will prevent abuses of power, tyranny, and corruption.
• Radical political ideas and too much change would be dangerous.

PIERRE VICTOR

• "There is said to be a contract between the king and the nation. I dents the principle. The king can only govern according to the laws that the nation presents to him."

BELIEFS

• Religious tolerance
• Continue slavery
• Checks and balances system
• Only property owning French men get votes.

SUPPORTING ARGUEMENTS

• Preserving a central role for the king in governing France is supported by the majority.
• Ending corruption and unfair privilege s of the nobles and clergy will unshackle the French economy and allow France to prosper.