17 oct. 1795 - New Constitution written (1795)
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A bicameral legislature with a Council of 500 members was elected (limited male suffrage.) A Council of Elders (250 members) then approved new laws.
Executive power rested in a 5 man council called the Directory; however, the directory was corrupt and inefficient.
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