Judicial Structure
This is the lowest level Spain's courts, handling minor crimes and family issues.
the Juzgados/Local courts
Spanish judges are called these two titles.
what are jueces/Judges and magistrados/magistrates.
What is Policia nacional/ National police
Spain abolished this punishment in 1978
Death penalty
Spain uses this legal system based on written codes
Civil law
these courts handle serious crimes like homicide and major theft.
The audiencias provinciales/provincial courts
True or false: Spanish judges are political appointees.
What is false
This force has a military structure and works in rural areas
What is the guardia civil
Name one alternative penalty used in Spain
fines, community service, probation, short term jail, and long term jail.
compared to the U.S., Spanish sentences are generally this.
Shorter sentences
Tribunales Superiores de justicia/ Regional High Courts
the policía nacional handles this type of crime involving computers
This justice approach focuses on repairing harm rather than punishment.
Restorative justice
Unlike the U.S., Spain criminalizes this type of speech.
Hate speech or glorifying terrorism.
This is the highest court for criminal, civil, and administrative cases.
the Tribunal Supremo/Supreme Court
The guardia civil is responsible for this type of road enforcement
Highway patrol
Spain emphasizes this process to help offenders return to society.
Social reintegration
In some regions of Spain, citizens must always carry this
This special court is separate from the Supreme court and handles constitutional rights.
The tribunal Constitucional
Both forces share this major responsibility related to terrorism
Counterterrorism
This type of program helps reduce recidivism by addressing roof causes.
Rehabilitation programs
This traditional culture practice is legal in some regions and banned in others
Bullfighting