Communities and Cities
How many autonomous communities and cities are in Spain?
17 communities, 2 cities
Who is the head of Spanish state?
The King
Who is the head of Spain's government?
Prime Minister
Who implements the new laws?
The government
What is the title of the leader in a town or city?
Mayor
What are the two cities located in Africa?
Ceuta and Melilla
The King
What is the name of the place where the government meets?
The Parliament
Who choses members of the Congress and Senate every 4 years in general elections?
Spanish citizens
What is an area that has the same local government?
Municipalities
True or False: Each autonomous community has its own government?
True
Who chooses the president?
The General Courts - Congress and Senate
Who represents the government and chooses ministers?
Who decides when someone breaks a law and decides punishment?
Tribunals of Justice
Provinces
What do autonomous communities have control over?
Schools, healthcare, and transportation
Who makes up the General Courts?
Congress and Senate
The Spanish ____ describes the way a country is organized, how the goverment works and our rights as citizens
Consitution
Who thinks of and votes for new laws for the country and chooses the president?
The General Courts - Congress and Seate
The people who work in the town council are called what? (2 answers)
Mayor and Councillors
Which two autonomous commuities boarder Madrid?
Castilla y León and Castilla La Mancha
What type of monarchy is Spain?
Parliamentary monarchy
Who makes up the Tribunals of Justice?
Judges and magistrates
What is the type of government where citizens can vote for candidates running in an election?
Democracy
Every province has a what? (Hint: It is normally a big or important city)
Capital