CATEGORY 6: STRUCTURE OF THE CONSTITUTION
How is the Constitution organised?
Into titles, chapters, sections and articles.
How many Autonomous Communities does Spain have?
17.
Name the three branches of government.
Legislative, Executive and Judicial.
What is the Spanish Parliament called?
The Cortes Generales.
How many titles does the Spanish Constitution have?
10.
What is an Autonomous Community?
A region with its own government.
What is the Legislative Power responsible for?
Making laws.
Name the two houses of Parliament.
Congress of Deputies and Senate.
What are articles?
Individual laws within the Constitution.
Name one Autonomous Community.
Andalusia / Catalonia / Madrid / Basque Country.
What is the Executive Power responsible for?
Applying and enforcing laws.
How many members does the Congress of Deputies have?
350
Why is the Constitution divided into different parts?
To make it easier to understand and use.
What is Spain divided into after Autonomous Communities?
Provinces and municipalities.
What is the Judicial Power responsible for?
Interpreting laws and ensuring justice.
Who leads the Executive Power?
The President of the Government.
How many articles does the Spanish Constitution have?
169.
What does the central government control?
Defence, foreign policy and national economy.
Why is separation of powers important?
It prevents one group from having too much power.
Who checks if laws follow the Constitution?
The Constitutional Court.