THE TRANSITION
This 1976 law was the legal tool that allowed Spain to move from dictatorship to democracy.
What is the Law of Political Reform
This document guarantees rights like free speech, divorce, and the right to strike.
What is the Constitution of 1978?
This socialist party won the 1982 elections.
What is the PSOE?
These three regions were recognized as historical nationalities in 1979.
What are Galicia, the Basque Country, and Catalonia?
This term describes loyalty to both a region and Spain
What is Double (Dual) Patriotism?
These three political groups competed during the Transition
Who are the Continuistas, Reformists, and Rupturists?
Spain’s system where the king is head of state but the power belongs to the people
What is a parliamentary monarchy?
These agreements fought inflation and expanded works rights
What are the Moncloa Pacts?
This region is known for its fishing traditions, wine history, religious depth, and Irish and Scottish culture.
What is Galicia?
This system allows regions different levels of autonomy
What is the State of Autonomies?
This king surprised Spain by promoting democracy instead fo dictatorship
Who is Juan Carlos I?
This branch of government includes judges and magistrates.
What is the Judicial Branch?
This 1977 law pardoned political crimes from the Civil War era
What is the Amnesty Law of 1977?
This region is known for its stone lifting traditions, Pelota Vasca, and a puzzling language
What is the Basque Country?
This Basque organization sought independence through violence
What is ETA?
This military event failed and ultimately strengthened Spanish democracy
What is the 23-F Coup d’etat?
This chamber of government represents territories within the legislative branch
What is the Senate?
This agreement recognized that the Civil War was a national tragedy and both sides were at fault
What is the Pact of Silence (or Forgetting)?
This region is known for its human tower (casellers) tradition, trading port networks, and history of arts and crafts.
What is Catalonia
This 2010 reform attempt intensified Catalan political frustration
What is the Catalan Statute of Autonomy of 2010?
This reformist prime minister led Spain toward democratic elections
Who is Adolfo Suarez?
This court ensures laws follow the constitution
What is the Constitutional Court?
These elections marked Spains first peaceful democratic transfer of power.
What are the General Elections of 1982?
This region is famous for olive oil, flamenco, and festivals
What is Andalusia?
This illegal 2017 vote showed support for independence but changed nothing legally
What is the Catalan Independence Referendum of Oct. 1, 2017