Characteristics of the StateOnline version Group each characteristic with the main forms of statehood by Bea ruiz 1 Social State 2 Democratic State 3 The rule of law guarantees what is necessary for the well-being of the Spanish people. guarantees education guarantees health guarantees care for the environment We all participate in government We participate through our representatives We choose representatives freely in elections Because the law is the most important value We are all equal before the law We are obliged to comply with the law