Asked by berlanda

What was the most significant thing about Napoleon’s new constitution?

It wasn’t voted on by the people.
It incorporated many democratic ideals.
It gave Napoleon full control of government.
It was voted on and rejected by the people.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
It gave Napoleon full control of government.

The Constitution of Year VIII (1799) created the Consulate with Napoleon as First Consul, concentrating executive power in his hands (the plebiscite that “approved” it was largely a formality).