In 1799,the Directory was replaced by the Consulate.The new body was

A) an attempt to abandon the conservatism of the Directory and go back to the radical days of the early revolution.
B) an institution that had a stronger executive authority than the Directory,and had an authoritarian character.
C) the same as the Directory,with the exception of its more politically acceptable name.
D) an attempt to reproduce the government of the Greeks.
E) a "front" for radical Jacobins who were the real leaders of France.

Directory

A form of government or administrative structure, specifically referencing the five-member committee that governed France from 1795-1799 during the later stages of the French Revolution.

Consulate

A government system or office where officials represent their country in a foreign city, chiefly dealing with administrative matters and assisting their nationals.

Authoritarian Character

A trait or demeanor characterized by strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom, often found in leaders who exert absolute control over others.