Question

what is active and passive citizens

Answer 1

Active citizens were those who were men above 25 years and who paid taxes almost equal to the 3 days wages of a labour. They were the only ones who were having the right to vote
The rest like, women,Men below 25 and men who did not pay taxes were classified as passive citizens.

I give this answer according to the French Revolution. Please understand.

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