The National Assembly styled itself the Constituent Assembly. It drew up the Declaration of the Rights of Man.
The new constitution drafted by the Constituent Assembly and established Sovereignty among the French people providing limited Monarchy to France with just separation of powers.
The titles of the nobles were abolished. Judiciary was remodeled. The method of torture was abolished.
New central and local courts were established. Judges were to be elected.
Drastic action was also taken against the church. The monasteries were suppressed. Absolute religious toleration was proclaimed.
The collection of tithes by the church was abolished. Then, measures were taken for the nationalization of church properties.
The declaration of rights of man and citizen gave right to life, opinion and equality before law to every citizen.
But the National Assembly gave voting rights only to men belonging to the highest taxpayers.
All other men and women were regarded as passive citizens. Also, it failed to curb slavery as it was deemed profitable by the Bourgeoisie in the National Assembly.
After drafting the new constitution, the National Assembly dissolved itself in 1791