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What was the name of the constitution that reduced Louis XVIII's royal prerogative substantially?

  • Charter of 1815

  • Constitution of 1812

  • Charter of 1814

  • Bill of 1816

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The Charter of 1814 was the first constitution of the Kingdom of France after the fall of Napoleon I. It was signed by Louis XVIII and reduced his royal prerogative substantially. The charter guaranteed certain individual rights, such as freedom of speech, religion, and assembly. However, it also gave the king the power to veto laws and dissolve the legislature.
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