The King has demonstrated that he is unable to rule responsibly, having almost bankrupted the nation.

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Con: France's financial troubles have arisen from an expanding population. These troubles will continue regardless of who leads the country.

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Con: The French people's support for the American Revolution has bankrupted France. Giving the people an equal say in government may allow financial mismanagement to continue.

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Pro: Allowing one man to decide the fate of the nation is irresponsible. Following the thoughts of only one man may leave government vulnerable and weak.

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Pro: The King is disconnected from normal French life as he rarely leaves his palace grounds. The leaders of an equal system would not have a palace, so they would have to be responsive to the needs of the people.

Should the 1791 French Constitution provide all citizens with the same political power?

The King has demonstrated that he is unable to rule responsibly, having almost bankrupted the nation.

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Allowing one man to decide the fate of the nation is irresponsible. Following the thoughts of only one man may leave government vulnerable and weak.

The King is disconnected from normal French life as he rarely leaves his palace grounds. The leaders of an equal system would not have a palace, so they would have to be responsive to the needs of the people.

France's financial troubles have arisen from an expanding population. These troubles will continue regardless of who leads the country.

The French people's support for the American Revolution has bankrupted France. Giving the people an equal say in government may allow financial mismanagement to continue.

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The King has demonstrated that he is unable to rule responsibly, having almost bankrupted the nation.

Pro claim 1

Allowing one man to decide the fate of the nation is irresponsible. Following the thoughts of only one man may leave government vulnerable and weak.

Pro claim 2

The King is disconnected from normal French life as he rarely leaves his palace grounds. The leaders of an equal system would not have a palace, so they would have to be responsive to the needs of the people.

Con claim 1

France's financial troubles have arisen from an expanding population. These troubles will continue regardless of who leads the country.

Con claim 2

The French people's support for the American Revolution has bankrupted France. Giving the people an equal say in government may allow financial mismanagement to continue.