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