After elections, the Directory did what?

After elections, the Directory did what?

• A. Nullified votes and governed dictatorially
• B. Restored monarchy
• C. Expanded suffrage
• D. Strengthened democracy

Answer: (C)

After elections, the Directory broadened who could participate by expanding the franchise to more male citizens who paid taxes, rather than keeping a very narrow electorate. The Constitution of Year III set up a two-house legislature and a system where active voters—those meeting a tax requirement—could influence who governed. This means more people had a voice in choosing representatives, even though the franchise remained limited by property and tax thresholds. In short, the effort was to widen participation compared with earlier revolutionary periods, which is why expanded suffrage best describes the outcome.

After elections, the Directory broadened who could participate by expanding the franchise to more male citizens who paid taxes, rather than keeping a very narrow electorate. The Constitution of Year III set up a two-house legislature and a system where active voters—those meeting a tax requirement—could influence who governed. This means more people had a voice in choosing representatives, even though the franchise remained limited by property and tax thresholds. In short, the effort was to widen participation compared with earlier revolutionary periods, which is why expanded suffrage best describes the outcome.