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