How Castile was ruled c.1469 Flashcards
1
Q
What did the Partidas establish?
A
The rights of the monarch (that they were divinely appointed)
2
Q
Due to the fact that the Partidas established the monarch was divinely appointed, what would rebelling be?
A
Heresy
3
Q
The towns were controlled by magistrates and councils, why did they have to be monitored and who did this?
A
They could threaten the Crown, the Corregidores monitored them
4
Q
What were two further limitations to royal power?
A
- role of military orders
- finance
5
Q
In what ways was the Castilian cortes much stronger than in Aragon?
A
- no one had the right to be summoned
- monarchs had no obligation to summon it
- the monarch could pass laws without approval
