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The Remaking of France: The National Assembly and the Constitution of 1791
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Excerpt - on Page 42: " ... in an assertion of the primacy of the nation over particularist interests or privileges, the commons assumed the title of National Assembly, after Sieyès amended his motion proposing it.42 This was clearly a revolutionary measure, converting a traditionally con- sultative body into ... "

The Night the Old Regime Ended: August 4,1789, and the French Revolution
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Excerpt - on Page 5: " ... did the commons undertake an independent initiative. After several days of consideration, the commons took for itself the title of National Assembly on June 17, a term that empha- sized the primacy accorded to the nation.15 ed.J. ... "

The Book of Rule: How the World is Governed
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Excerpt - on Page 35: " ... Rules on constitutionality of laws. ' i 13 DEFENSE 6.1% ,, National Assembly Serves as head of state and = mm nd r i hi f f d f Composed of nine members ... "

World Factbook 2004: 2004 Edition (CIA's 2003 Edition)
World Factbook 2004: 2004 Edition (CIA's 2003 Edition) by The Central Intelligence Agency
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Excerpt - on Page 14: " ... the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA) repudiated the results of the first election; the civil war resumed Legislative branch: unicameral National Assembly or Assembleia Nacional (220 seats; members elected by proportional vote to serve four-year terms) ... "

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