The Old Regime in France consisted of an absolute monarchy as well as the social class system. This system was unconventional to the people because the king/queen made all the decisions, usually benefiting themselves. They did not listen or account for the information that the Estates-General could have given. The majority of peoples’ needs were not met because their class was not a top priority. From this train wreak of a government came many more, and many were eliminated through trial and error.
By the end of the French Revolution, France had established a stable and more efficient government; A limited monarchy. This consisted of an elected body that helped make decisions along with the king/queen. The power was balanced between three branches of government: legislative, executive, and judicial. This allowed for all the citizens to be heard and somewhat taken into account when decisions were made at the governmental level. Along with this new and improved system the social class system was abolished and with that any evidence of the Old Regime was gone from present day workings.
If a country was struggling to balance power and find a stable government system the best choice is a limited monarchy. It accounts for all the best parts of many government systems. It credits the royals to still have some power but also takes the dictatorship aspect out by adding a governing body. It takes the peoples needs into consideration and does not segregate based upon class. Although some may not see the vast potential in using this government the majority will support and maintain it.
Jesse Chadwick
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