What Exactly Was the Constitution of the Year VII and How

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Essay

What exactly was the Constitution of the Year VII and how did it secure power for Napoleon? How well did this constitution work? Why and how did Napoleon change it later? What was the ultimate source of Napoleon's power?

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Definitions:

Referent Power

A form of influence derived from being admired and respected, often due to charisma or personal traits.

Legitimate Power

A form of authority in which power is granted through societal structures or organizational hierarchies.

Information Triggers

Elements or stimuli that prompt users to seek out more information, which can play a crucial role in marketing and advertising campaigns.

Cascades

Refers to a series of events or processes that occur in a sequential manner, often with each step triggering the next, as seen in viral information spreading or cascading reactions in networks.