Question

what were the main points of the declaration of the rights of man and citizen?

Answer 1

This paper explains a list of rights, such as freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly and separation of powers.

The basic principle of the Declaration was that all “men are born and remain free and equal in rights” , which were specified as the rights of liberty, private property, the inviolability of the person, and resistance to oppression . All citizens were equal before the law and were to have the right to participate in legislation directly or indirectly; no one was to be arrested without a judicial order . Freedom of religion and freedom of speech were safeguarded within the bounds of public “order” and “law.” The document reflects the interests of the elites who wrote it: property was given the status of an inviolable right, which could be taken by the state only if an indemnity were given ; offices and position were opened to all citizens.

Answer 2

Answer:

The declaration of the rights of man and citizen is considered to be the most important document in history as it held view that equal rights should granted to every man on this earth. It mentions separation of power, the right of freedom, right of religion, right of speech and ideas of liberty. It advocates that all men are born equal and free and it advocates the principle of natural rights. However, it did not mention the rights of women and slaves.