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What is the main purpose of the visitador mentioned in the text?
What is the main purpose of the visitador mentioned in the text?
- To observe the state of the country and make reports to the king of Spain (correct)
- To investigate corruption cases in the government systems
- To serve as a liaison between different government parties
- To act as the new gobernador general
What is the significance of the residencia system in Spain?
What is the significance of the residencia system in Spain?
- To punish public officials responsible for misconduct
- To select new gobernador generals
- To investigate past governors and their actions (correct)
- To ensure fair trials for those found guilty
Why did the system involving the new gobernador general and real Audiencia take six months?
Why did the system involving the new gobernador general and real Audiencia take six months?
- To provide ample time for the accused to defend themselves (correct)
- To allow for an in-depth investigation into corruption cases
- To create delays and prevent cases from being resolved quickly
- To ensure that those found guilty receive severe penalties
What was a major reason why the efforts of the king of Spain to control abuse cases failed?
What was a major reason why the efforts of the king of Spain to control abuse cases failed?
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What were some consequences faced by those found guilty in the residencia system?
What were some consequences faced by those found guilty in the residencia system?
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