What were the functions of the Directory in the French Revolution?The aims, roles and influence of the Directory in the French Revolution.

The Directory was the successor government after the
collapse of the Committee on Public Safety which had been controlled by Maximilien
Robespierre. The National Assembly wrote a new constitution by which the populace were
to vote for a series of Electors, all of whom were wealthy men of
influence. The electors then voted for a five man committee known as the
Directors.  These five men constituted the
Directory. Their function was to run the Country and prevent yet
another Revolution. It was no more successful than the previous governments. A number of
demonstrations and protests led to an attempt by the Royalists to regain control. That
attempt was ended by Napoleon's "whiff of grapeshot" and was telltale evidence that the
army--under Napoleon--would ultimately control the government.