Spanish Society
What is one of the biggest problems with Spain's economy?
Unemployment
How many towns are in a municipality?
One or more
What is the Spanish constitution?
A general law which lists the rights and duties of the Spanish people.
How many people live in Europe, according to figures for 2018?
745.6 million
Where do young people from Spain emigrate to in search of jobs?
Different European countries
How many provinces are there in Spain?
50
What does the Spanish Constitution define?
Spain as a democratic state
What are the characteristics of Europe?
High immigration, an ageing population, unequal population distribution with more people in urban areas
Describe Spain's demography.
Old, ageing population due to low birth rate and high life expectancy. High level of immigration.
Who coordinates the municipalities in a province?
The state and regional governments
What three main powers does the Spanish Constitution establish?
The legislative power, the judicial power, and the executive power
What do inhabitants of the European Union enjoy?
The freedom to move between countries and have reciprocal healthcare
Over the last fifty years, has the position of women in society improved enough for real equality?
No
How many autonomous cities are there in Spain, and what are their names?
Two, Ceuta and Melilla
When was the Spanish flag established, and who established it?
1785, Charles III
What is the function of the European Commission?
Executive power
What is the most spoken language in Spain?
Castilian
What are the three main institutions in autonomous communities?
1. Autonomous parliament
2. Regional government
3. High court of justice
What are the three symbols of the Spanish state established in the Constitution? (One is the flag.)
2. The coat of arms
3. The national anthem
Name all four European Institutions. (One is the European Parliament.)
1. European Parliament
2. The Council of Europe
3. European Commission
4. The European Court of Justice