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True or False
Democracy is a system of government where the PEOPLE have the power to choose their representatives?
TRUE
What type of government does Spain have?
p___________ m___________
parliamentary monarchy
What are taxes?
Money citizens (los ciudadanos) pay to the government.
Each province is made up of municipalities located within its territory. How many municipalities in Spain?
a)more than 8,000
b)less than 8,000
c)less than 800
a)more than 8,000
What are the six main principles of democracy?
Equality, the law, national sovereignty, political freedom, political participation, and control of power
Rights are what we are entitled to do or to have as citizens.
For example: the right to express our opinions.
Name two more rights listed in the book.
-access to education, be free from degrading treatment, receive health care, protect our privacy
Taxes pay for public services. What are two examples of pubic services?
education, health care, public transport
What year was the current Spanish Constitution written?
a) 1975
b) 1978
c) 1968
b) 1978
Responsibilites are the duties (things we should do) that we have because we have rights.
For example: attend school
Name two more examples from the book.
respect the laws, pay taxes, take care of the environment, take care of the elderly
How many autonomous communities are in Spain?
How many autonomous cities?
17 & 2
Spain joined the United Nations (UN) in what year?
1955
There are three branches of authority. What are they?
Executive, __________, ____________
Legislature and judiciary
What is the definition of a minority group?
a group of people of a certain race, religion, language, or nationality who live in a country where they do not make up the majority (largest percent) of the population
Each autonomous community is divided into provinces. How many provinces are in Spain?
a)50
b)45
c)48
a)50
Spain is a part of NATO. What does NATO mean?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization