What did the pueblo settlements set up by the spanish in new spain serve as? ( 2 things)?

The settlements served as 1. Trading posts 2. As central government centers

The settlements formed important commercial centers whereby the trading of good would be carried out. They were also used as administrative posts by the government to carry out its functions

powers  are  denied  to the  national governmentin three distinct ways: some  powers, such as the  power  to levy duties on exports or prohibit the freedom of religion, speech, press, or assembly, are expressly  denied  to the  national government  in the  constitution.