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Constitution Unit 5

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  • When are the elections held in Spain to decide members of the government?
    Every four years
  • The parliament is divided up into what two sections?
    Senate and Congress of Deputies
  • Spain is a ________ and _________ state, and the power belongs to the people.
    social and democratic
  • The main function of this branch of government is to make and approve laws.
    Legislative Branch
  • How many deputies are in the Congress of Deputies?
    350
  • Municipalities group together to form _________?
    Provinces
  • Name some of the rights people have under the constitution of Spain
    freedom, equality, justice, freedom of speech, freedom of expression, freedom of religion, freedom to travel, right to vote for all citizens
  • A parliamentary monarchy is divided up into what three parts?
    executive branch, judicial branch, legislative branch
  • Spain is organized into ______, __________, and _______. Each has its own name, flag, and capital and laws.
    autonomous communities, provinces, and municipalities
  • What does the Prime Minister do in the government?
    Appoints ministers (people) to control areas of the government such as agriculture, defense, education, and justice.
  • Do the King and Queen have power to pass laws?
    No, they can only represent the people in affairs with other countries
  • How many senators are in the Senate?
    266
  • Who is the Head of State?
    The King or Queen
  • What organizes and limits the power of the government, protects the basic rights and freedoms of the people, and defines the values of a country?
    The constitution
  • What court is the highest level of court in the Judicial Branch?
    Supreme Court
  • Name some of the duties of citizens under the constitution
    respect the law, respect the rights of others, pay taxes, take care of the environment
  • This branch of the government interprets laws, decides punishments, and settles disagreements
    Judicial Branch
  • What is the institution of the Legislative Branch?
    Parliament
  • This branch decides the political and economic direction of the government
    Executive Branch
  • Who is the head of the Central Government (Executive Branch)? This person is elected by the Congress of Deputies and appointed by the King.
    Prime Minister
  • What territories of Spain have their own institutions and have a judicial, executive, and legislative branch?
    autonomous communities
  • An institution that makes sure no person, law or government violates the constitution
    The Constitutional Court
  • What must the state provide for the people under the constitution?
    basic education, healthcare, assistance for people without work, opportunities for decent housing
  • What is the institution of the executive branch?
    The Central Government
  • What are the smallest territitories in Spain? Each has a town council with a mayor and councillors.
    Municipalities
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