Question

What were the government bodies called allow the people of Spain and it’s colonies to take on the power of ruling in the absence of their king

Answer 1

In Spain and its colonies, the government bodies that allowed the people to take on the power of ruling in the absence of their king were known as **juntas**. During times of crisis or when the monarchy was weakened, such as during the Peninsular War (1808-1814) when Napoleon invaded Spain, local juntas were established. These juntas functioned as provisional governments, asserting authority in various regions and allowing local representatives to govern in the name of the absent king. They played a significant role in the management of Spanish territories during times of instability.