Municipios y Ayuntamientos
Define municipality
Town or city where we live and surroundings
Institution that assists local councils in carrying out their functions
Provincial Council
Date on which the Spanish Constitution was approved
6 December 1978
In which year was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted?
1948
When was the EU formed?
In 1957.
Elements that make up the municipality
Municipal boundaries, municipal population and municipal government and administration
Most important law after the Constitution
Statute of Autonomy
Say what the Spanish Constitution establishes
that Spain is a parliamentary monarchy and that power resides in the people
In our country, Human Rights are included in the
Constitution
How many countries make up the EU?
28
The institution in charge of governing and administering the municipality is the...
City council
All the Autonomous Communities have (3 institutions)
Government, President and Auonomic Parliament
Meaning that Spain is a Parliamentary monarchy
The King is the Head of State but must respect the laws passed by Parliament.
What does the Universal Declaration of Human Rights state?
Basic rights and freedoms for all citizens that should be respected in all countries of the world.
When did Spain join?
In 1986
Governing bodies of a municipality. Functions and who elected them.
Mayor or Mayoress. The highest authority of the City Council and has been elected by the councillors.
Councillors. They approve the budgets and have been elected by the residents.
Government Commission. They assist and advise the mayor and are made up of the mayor and some councillors he or she has appointed.
Functions of the Andalusian Parliament
Passing laws, monitoring the performance of the governing council and approving budgets
Main institutions of the State
Parliament (Congress of Deputies and Senate)
Government (President and Ministers)
Name the 4 fundamental rights
Life, liberty, security and equality
3 types of diversity in EU countries
Geographical, cultural and economic development
Name three functions of local councils.
Enforce laws and municipal by-laws.
To organise cultural and festive events.
To collect and manage the municipal budget.
Functions of the Governing Council
Propose laws to the Andalusian Parliament and enforce them.
Functions of each state institution
Parliament: making and passing laws
Government: implementing laws, solving 'problems and meeting citizens' needs
How many rights and freedoms does the Constitution contain?
More than 40.
Advantages of the EU
Financial aid, membership of the euro zone, medical care, travel, residence or study in any EU country and participation in environmental and cultural programmes.