A monarchy is a government ruled by a single person (such as a , pharaoh, or emperor) who usually stays in power for . Monarchs have often claimed that their right to rule was given to them by a .

What did the french national assembly decide? peasants would only have to pay one-tenth of their earnings to the catholic church. the government could not legally charge taxes without first holding a vote. aristocrats would still receive special privileges as long as they paid a higher tax. employment would be available to all people, regardless of their social class.