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