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