POLITICAL ORGANISATION OF SPAIN

The Spanish Constitution (6 December of 1978) descarga (20)

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Power division

The Spanish State Symbols

Define Spain as a:-Democratic State: citizens have the power to vote.
-Parliamentary monarchy: King is the Head of State and parlament makes and aproves laws.
-Territorially descentralised State: The right of the autonomous communities to self-govern.

All citizens are equal. Protects Spanish people against discrimination based on gender,age,race, religion or opinion

Presents the most important principles and values of the country (freedom,justice,equality and political pluralism)

Outlines the governments organitsation and obligations. Covers the rights and responsabilities of Spanish citizens.

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The National anthem ab67616d0000b2739da93ebcda398679b8a92781

Coat of Arms 1200px-Coat_of_Arms_of_Juan_Carlos_of_Spain_as_Prince.svg

Three official symbols

Legislative Power.

Executive Power

Judicial Power

-The parliament writes the laws.- Its made up of the Confress and Senate.
-Member of Congress are caleed deputies and member of Senate are Senators.
-Citizens over 18 vote for a member of Parliament.

-After a general election, the political party with the most votes form a government.
-The member of the Congress select a Prime Minister: is the Head of Government and Ministers.
-The workplace of the Prime Minister is The Palacio de Moncloa.

-The judges and Magistrates sure people respect and obey the law.
-The highest court is the Supreme Court.
-The constitutional court makes sure that the laws passed in Parliament are in accordance with the Constitution.

The Spanish Monarchy

-Spain is a parliamentary Monarchy, the king or queen is the Head of State.
The King (Felipe VI) represents Spain in international relations. He is also commander in chief os the Spanish Armed Forces.
Leonor is heir to the throne (is The Princess of Asturias)

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