If voting was by head why would the combined strategy of First and Second Estates become weaker?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Because the individual voting strength of the Third Estate's 600 representatives would be counted
The Third Estate had 600 representatives, while the First and Second Estates had about 300 representatives each. Under voting by estate, the First and Second Estates could combine as two estates and defeat the Third Estate by 2 votes to 1. Under voting by head, however, every representative had an individual vote, so the voting strength of the Third Estate's 600 deputies became important and the combined two-estate strategy was no longer automatically decisive. Exam tip: voting by estate gives one vote to each estate; voting by head gives one vote to each representative.
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Because the individual voting strength of the Third Estate's 600 representatives would be counted
Why is this the correct answer?
The Third Estate had 600 representatives, while the First and Second Estates had about 300 representatives each. Under voting by estate, the First and Second Estates could combine as two estates and defeat the Third Estate by 2 votes to 1. Under voting by head, however, every representative had an individual vote, so the voting strength of the Third Estate's 600 deputies became important and the combined two-estate strategy was no longer automatically decisive. Exam tip: voting by estate gives one vote to each estate; voting by head gives one vote to each representative.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 History question. Chapter: The French Revolution. Topic: The Outbreak of the Revolution.
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