Ming Dynasty
Chinese History
by Nick Ritter
Government of the Ming Dynasty
The Ming Dynasty was a monarchy ruled by an emperor. It used a civil service system, which means that officals had to pass government exams. Unlike many previous dynasties, the Ming Dynasty had one department--the Secretariat. The Secretariat controlled the Ming Dynasty's six ministies. All day-to-day affairs were looked over by a director until they were passed down to the emperor.
These are the responsibilities for each ministry in the Ming Dynasty:
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Personnel--in charge of all matters relating to government employees, promotions, etc.
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Revenue--in charge of tax collection, currency, and state revenues.
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Rites--in charge of all ceremonial matters and priesthood.
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War--responsible for all matters dealing with the armed forces. Also ran courier system.
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Justice--responsible for running Judicial process and the penal process
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Public Works--responsible for construction projects and maintenance of the roads.
Currency
