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