Consejo de Indias and Overseas Ministries Quiz
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Who is at the top of the colony and acts as the leader?

  • Consejo de Philippines
  • Viceroy (correct)
  • Council of the Indies
  • Minister de Ultramar
  • What is the main function of the Central government in the Philippines during Spanish times?

  • Military expansion
  • Economic development
  • Enforcement of national laws (correct)
  • Cultural preservation
  • What was the duty of the Gobernador Heneral in the Philippines?

  • Implementing social welfare programs
  • Representing the king (correct)
  • Judicial duties
  • Legislative functions
  • What power did the Gobernador Heneral have regarding Spanish laws in the Philippines?

    <p>Suspending laws deemed inappropriate for the colony</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What title was given to a Gobernador Heneral that allowed them to influence church matters?

    <p>Vice Real Patron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one reason for the concern over the actions of Gobernador Henerals in the Philippines?

    <p>Potential for abuse of power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the Real Audiencia?

    <p>To provide punishment to criminals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the 'Residencia' system?

    <p>A type of government system where the Real Audiencia and the new Governor-General investigated the past Governor-General</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the main members of the Real Audiencia?

    <p>Oidores, Governor-General, Fiscal, Alguacil mayor, and Teniente de Gran chanceler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the 'Visitador'?

    <p>To observe the state of the colony and report back to the King of Spain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary conflict between the Real Audiencia and the Governor-General?

    <p>The Real Audiencia was trying to punish the Governor-General for corruption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the ultimate outcome of the King of Spain's efforts to control abuse cases in the colony?

    <p>The King's efforts failed due to the corruptness of the 'Tagausig' and 'Visitador'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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