January 10, 1851.
The constitution of the Third French Republic was finally completed after a month of drafting under the organization of Minister of Justice Rue.
Compared to the Second Republic, the constitution of the Third Republic is more lenient on the issue of presidential power, granting the President the authority to directly lead departments and dissolve the parliament at any time.
The Legislative Assembly was also renamed the Legislative Corps, and every member of the Legislative Corps must start as an "official candidate." Only with the status of an "official candidate" can one proceed to the next round of elections, and the President appoints the chairman and vice-chairman of the Legislative Corps from among the "delegates."
Members of the Legislative Corps no longer receive salaries like during the Republic; each member receives an allowance of 25 francs per day during meetings.
