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