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