When did Spanish people vote for the Constitution?
Spanish people voted for the Constitution in 1978.
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How is the constitution organised?
Government, Parliament, and Justice.
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How is Spain divided into?
Spain is divided into seventeen Autonomous Communities and two autonomous cities: Ceuta and Melilla.
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What are members of the congress and senate called?
Members of the congress are called deputies and members of the senate are called senators.
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What is the national government responsible for?
The national government is responsible for wider issues such as justice.
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What does the Constitution give to the citizens?
Democracy, freedom, justice, and equality.
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Who is the Head of the State?
The king or queen is the Head of State.
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How are provinces divided into?
They're divided into municipalities.
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How often do general elections happen?
General elections happen every four years.
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How is the Parliament of the Autonomous Community organised?
It's organised as the national Parliament. There are elections every four years.
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What do these laws defined?
These laws defined the organisation of the territories, the organisation of the government, and the rights, and responsibilities of the citizens.
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Who is responsible for making and approving new laws?
The Parliament is responsible for making the new laws.
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What kind of issues concern the Autonomous Communities?
Local services, such as town planning, culture, and sports.
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What is the main function of the senators?
The main function of the senator is to represent the Autonomous Communities. Senators ensure the Autonomous Communities follow the Constitution.
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Who has got the most authority in the Autonomous Community? Who does he or she names?
The president has the most authority in the Autonomous Community. The president names the councillors.
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Name some rights from the Spanish Constitution
We are all equal. Discrimination against a person is forbidden.
We have the right to use public services, including education and health services.
We have the right to have a job.
We have the right to vote and elect leaders.
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How old do you have to be to vote for members of the Parliament in general elections?
You have to be eighteen and over to vote for members of the Parliament in general elections.
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How many provinces do Autonomous Communities have?
One or more depending on the size of the Autonomous Community.
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Who is the head of the government?
The President is the head of the government.
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Who are the most powerful members of Parliament: the deputies or the senators?
Deputies and senators can make or develop new laws, but the deputies can vote against a law developed by the senators.
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Name some important responsabilities from the Spanish Constitution
We must pay taxes to pay for public services.
We must respect the law
We mustn't tolerate discrimination or unfair behavior.
We must respect other people's beliefs, culture, language, and religion.
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What is the Parliament called in Spain? What is it made up of?
The Parliament in Spain is called Las Cortes, and it is made up of two parts: the congress and the senate.
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What does the Statute of Autonomy defines?
It defines the Autonomous Community's territory, governmental institutions, symbols such as its flag, its anthem and coat of arms, and the legal power of the Autonomous Community.
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Who does the president chooses that will help him or her? What is his/her function? Give an example
The president chooses the ministers. Each minister is responsible for one area of organisation. For example, the minister of education...
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What is the function of the Constitutional Court?
The Constitutional Court decides if these laws follow the constitution.