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