How should the shift from active citizenship to male suffrage be understood?

Correct answer: Political participation expanded but full equality had not yet arrived

The direct answer is A: political participation expanded, but complete equality had not arrived. At first, the Constitution distinguished active citizens, who were usually men meeting certain conditions, from passive citizens. Later, revolutionary changes widened male political participation and moved toward male suffrage. This meant more men could take part in choosing representatives and public life. However, women were still excluded from formal voting rights, so the change was not universal equality. Option A is correct because it states both parts: expansion and limitation. Option B is wrong because royal absolutism did not return during this change. Option C is wrong because women did not receive full political power; they remained excluded from voting. Option D is wrong because feudal rights were being attacked, not restored. The safe exam method is to notice words such as “expanded” and “but”: the Revolution widened participation without making everyone equal.