What kind of government does Spain have?
Parliamentary Monarchy
What are the colors of the Spanish flag?
Red and yellow
What do we call people who vote and have rights in a country?
Citizens
How many powers are in the Spanish government?
Three
Who gives people their rights in Spain?
The Constitution
Who makes the laws in Spain?
Parliament
What symbol appears on the flag?
The coat of arms
Who do citizens vote for during elections?
Deputies or councillors
What does the Executive Power do?
Runs the country
What is one right that all Spanish citizens have?
The right to vote / healthcare / education / religion / strike / meet with others
What do we call the two parts of Parliament?
Congress and Senate
What is the name of Spain’s national anthem?
Marcha Real
What is a municipality?
A town or city
What does the Legislative Power do?
Make the laws
How old do you have to be to vote for councillors?
18
What year did Spain vote for the Constitution?
1978
What are the words written on the coat of arms?
Plus Ultra
What do councillors do?
They help make decisions for a town or city
What does the Judicial Power do?
Makes sure people follow the laws
What is the right to strike?
The right to stop working to ask for better treatment
Why is it important that Spain is a democracy?
Because citizens can vote and choose their leaders
What are the three official symbols?
Flag, Coat of Arms, National Anthem
What is the difference between deputies and senators?
Deputies go to Congress; senators go to the Senate and represent regions
Why is dividing power between 3 groups a good idea?
It keeps any one group from having too much power
Why are rights important in a democracy?
Because they protect people and give them freedom