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