Matching Pairs SPANISH INSTITUTIONSOnline version CONNECT EVERY INSTITUTION WITH THEIR FUNCTIONS/DEFINITIONS by Ignacio Fernandez 1 It regulates the political and administrative organization of each autonomous communities. 2 It is made up of twelve magistrates. It decides whether laws follow the Constitution or are against it. 3 It decides whether the decisions of other judges are correct or not. 4 Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces 5 These two chambers propose, debate and pass/ban laws. Deputies and Senators are elected by the citizens every four years in General Elections. 6 It regulates the social, political and economic life of Spain. 7 It decides whether the laws are being obeyed or not and what sanctions need to be established. 8 Its members are called “deputies” and are elected every four years in the general elections. 9 it is also called the “higher chamber”. They approve or deny the laws that have been passed in the Congress of the deputies. 10 Representation of Spain overseas. 11 Its members are called “senators” and are elected every four years in the general elections. 12 It defines the rights and musts of the citizens. 13 It was approved by the Spanish citizens on December 6th, 1978. 14 it is also called the “lower chamber”. Laws are approved or denied here. 15 It is carried out by the Government. They implement the laws that the Congress of Deputies and the Senate pass. They also manage public services. Legislative Power Spanish Constitution approval date Executive Power The Senate Spanish Constitution The Supreme Court Congress of the Deputies Statutes of Autonomy Head of State (the King) The Constitutional Court Judicial Power