Spanish Colonial Government Structure

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He was the representative of the Consejo de Filipinas in the colony. The scrambled letters in the box serve as your clue: "roycevi". The first letter of the answer is already provided: V.

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Viceroy

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This refers to the provinces that were not yet fully under the control of the Spaniards. The scrambled letters in the box serve as your clue: "rrocgetioemni". The first letter of the answer is already provided: C.

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Corregimiento

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This place was already fully controlled by the Spanish forces, and it recognized Spanish rule. The scrambled letters in the box serve as your clue: "iadlaac". The first letter of the answer is already provided: A.

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Alcaldia

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It was the government of large and prosperous cities. The scrambled letters in the box serve as your clue: "mientoyuanat". The first letter of the answer is already provided: A.

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Ayuntamiento

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Smallest unit of government. Clue: "garynaba". First letter: B.

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Barangay

Front

It was the highest court in the country during the Spanish occupation. The scrambled letters in the box serve as your clue: "iaicnedualaer". The first letter of the answer is already provided: R____A________.

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Real Audiencia

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It was a system in which the outgoing governor-general and the officials were investigated. The scrambled letters in the box serve as your clue: "sidenciare". The first letter of the answer is already provided: R.

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Residencia

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The local government was based on this system. It was headed by an encomendero. The scrambled letters in the box serve as your clue: "danemocein". The first letter of the answer is already provided: E.

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Encomienda

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This refers to the investigator sent by the council to observe the country’s situation. The scrambled letters in the box serve as your clue: "dorivisat". The first letter of the answer is already provided: V.

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Visitador

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The ayuntamiento was directly under the control of the provincial government.

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