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