POLITICAL ORGANIZATION OF SPAIN
THE POLITICAL SYSTEM
The political system in Spain is regulated by the Spanish Constitution
Basic principles
·Spain is a democratic state
·Political structure → parliamentary monarchy: the King is the head of state, though he hasn´t got
political power.
·Its system of government is based on the separation of powers:
Executive branch
Legislative branch
Judicial branch
THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH: THE PARLIAMENT
The Spanish Parliament consists of a lower house, the Congresss of Deputies, and an upper house,
the Senate.
It is elected by citizens every four years in a general election.
THE EXECUTIVE POWER
It comprises the prime minister (presidente del gobierno) and ministers. They apply laws and
propose laws to Parliament.
COURTS OF JUSTICE
They exercise the judicial power.
It comprises judges and magistrates.
OTHER IMPORTANT INSTITUTIONS
Ombudsman: A person appointed by The Parliament that attends
the complaints and claims of the Spanish people and safeguard
their rights and freedoms.
The Court of Auditors: they control the management and use
of public funds.
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS
The Spanish Constitution gathers the duties and also the rights and freedoms of
citizens, whose preservation and observance are under the
responsibility of The Constitutional Courts.
TERRITORIAL ORGANIZATION
OF SPAIN
The 1978 Constitution establishes a decentralized
state model.
Today there are 17 autonomous communities in Spain. Besides, Ceuta and
Melilla, 2 cities in the north of Africa, are recognized as
autonomous regions.
Sevilla is a province: Municipalities of Sevilla:
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