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 It was approved by the Spanish citizens on December 6th, 1978. 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 It is made up of twelve magistrates. It decides whether laws follow the Constitution or are against it. 5 Its members are called “deputies” and are elected every four years in the general elections. 6 It defines the rights and musts of the citizens. 7 It decides whether the decisions of other judges are correct or not. 8 Representation of Spain overseas. 9 it is also called the “lower chamber”. Laws are approved or denied here. 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 Its members are called “senators” and are elected every four years in the general elections. 13 It regulates the social, political and economic life of Spain. 14 it is also called the “higher chamber”. They approve or deny the laws that have been passed in the Congress of the deputies. 15 It regulates the political and administrative organization of each autonomous communities. The Supreme Court Spanish Constitution approval date Spanish Constitution The Senate Statutes of Autonomy Congress of the Deputies Judicial Power Legislative Power Executive Power Head of State (the King) The Constitutional Court