As Part of the Complex Hierarchical Administrative System Established by the Spaniards

question 35

Multiple Choice

As part of the complex hierarchical administrative system established by the Spaniards in the New World, the municipal councils, or _________, were set up in towns and cities to serve as elective bodies under the supervision of appointed inspectors.

• A) aduanas
• B) cabildos
• C) repartimientos
• D) audiencias

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Definitions:

Contingent Liabilities

Potential liabilities that may occur depending on the outcome of a future event or set of circumstances.

Damage Awards

Monetary compensation determined and ordered by a court for losses or injuries suffered as a result of unlawful actions or negligence by another party.

EPA Fine

A penalty imposed by the Environmental Protection Agency for violations of environmental laws or regulations.

Litigation

The process of taking legal action or resolving disputes in court.