What type of social system did Spain impose in its colonies?
A predominantly feudalistic social system.
Who were at the top of the colonial social hierarchy pyramid?
Peninsulares and insulares.
Which body governed the Philippines under the Spanish monarchy?
The Consejo de Indias governed the Philippines.
In which year did the Ministerio de Ultramar replace the Consejo de Indias?
In 1863.
Feudal social system
Elite class exploiting masses in master-slave relationship.
Hierarchy top to bottom
Peninsulares, insulares, mestizos, criollos, natives.
Governor-General role
Appointed by monarch, head of colonial administration.
Consejo de Indias
Governs Philippines; represented by the Governor-General.
Cumplase
Power to suspend or disregard laws.
Governor-General powers
Issue orders, supervise officials, command military.
Royal Audiencia
Highest court of appeal for criminal, civil cases.
Answer 10 questions on Philippine Political System Under Spain.
1. Which group occupied the lowest position in the pyramidal social hierarchy of Spanish colonial society?
2. What happened in 1863 to change the central administration of the Philippines?
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