Spanish Constitution of 1978

Steps in the passing of the Constitution
Important dates
1. It was approved by the the Parliament on
2. It was endorsed by referendum on
3. It was sanctioned by the king on
The seven fathers of the Constitution
It's the supreme law of Spain. It marked the culmination of the Spanish transition to democracy
The Government
1. Political form of Spain:
2. The Head of the State is
3. Role of the King
Organisation of the State
1. Central Government
  1. Autonomous Communities
    1. Provinces
      1. Municipalities
Citizens' rights and responsabilities
Elections
1. Right to vote to citizens over 18 years.
2. Elections held every four years
3. Secret ballot
4. Pluralism.More than 80 registered political parties
Division of Powers
1. Legislative Power
  1. Bicameral Parliament ( Cortes Generales)
    1. Lower Chamber
    2. Upper Chamber
  2. Function:
2. Executive Power
  1. Function:
  2. President and ministers
  3. Ministries
3. Judicial Power
  1. Function:
  2. Supreme Court
  3. Constitutional Court

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	Created by Rosa Gálvez Maldonado about 7 years ago