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