Spanish Society
What is the most spoken language in Spain?
Castellano.
How many autonomous communities are there in Spain?
Is Spain a democracy?
Yes.
Spain has an ageing population.
TRUE
What is the currency in Spain?
The euro.
How many provinces are there in Spain?
50 provinces.
Name the King of Spain and the president of Spain.
Rey Felipe VI and Pedro Sanchez.
74.5 million people live in Europe.
FALSE - 745.6 million people live in Europe.
How has the position of women in society changed?
It has improved a little bit.
What is the head of a municipality called?
The mayor.
Name two symbols of the Spanish state?
The flag, the shield, the national anthem.
The Spanish constitution was written in 1987.
FALSE - the Spanish constitution was written in 1978.
Why is there an old population in Spain?
There is a low birth rate and high life expectancy.
Name three services that the town hall organises.
Who elects the president of Spain?
The Spanish people.
Legislative power in Spain is formed by the Congress of Deputies and the Senate.
TRUE.
Name two problems in Spanish society.
Unemployment and social exclusion.
What are the three main institutions of an autonomous community?
Autonomous parliament, regional government, high court of justice.
Name the three powers established by the Spanish constitution.
Legislative power, executive power and judicial power.
The high court of justice is responsible for administration.
FALSE - the high court of justice is responsible for compliance with laws.