Democracy
Democracy is a Greek word that means....
"government by the people"
Set of rules that all people and the government must follow to ensure everyone is fairly treated
The Constitution
What is the name of the Spanish Parliament
Cortes Generales
Spain is a _______ ________ which means the king or queen is the head of State.
parliamentary monarchy
What are the 3 branches of authority?
1. Executive
2. Legislature
3. Judiciary
What year was the Spanish constitution written?
1978
The money we pay the government is called...
taxes
President
The group of people who share the same ideas about how to run a country?
political parties
How many autonomous communities are there in Spain?
17
Group of people of a certain race, religion, language or nationality who are NOT the majority in a population.
Minority
who is chosen by the President? (in charge of education, health, economy, etc.)
Ministers
what is the role of the each branch of government? (3)
1. executive- policies and decisions
2. legislature- spanish representation, pass laws
3. Judiciary- courts, administration of justice
Name 2 things that the constitution establishes.
1. rights and responsibilities of all citizens
2. roles of institutions
3. territorial institution
4. tribunal constitution (ensure all new laws respect constitution)
What group of people in Spain have their own language and experience social exclusion and discrimination?
Gypsies
what is the highest court in spain called?
Tribunal Supremo
what are the 6 main principals of democracy?
1. Equality
2. The law
3. National sovereignty
4. Political freedom
5. Political participation
6. Control of Power
Manifesto
what are three ways to be an "active citizen?"
1. voting in elections
2. writing petitions
3. collaborating (political parties or neighborhood associations)
what are the two chambers that make up the Cortes Generales?
1. congresso de los diputos
2. senado