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In what context was the Spanish Constitution of 1978 drafted?
In what context was the Spanish Constitution of 1978 drafted?
What type of government system was established by F. Franco in Spain?
What type of government system was established by F. Franco in Spain?
Which regions in Spain were granted autonomous government status to achieve a high level of self-government?
Which regions in Spain were granted autonomous government status to achieve a high level of self-government?
Was Spain a member of NATO or the EU at the time of drafting the Constitution of 1978?
Was Spain a member of NATO or the EU at the time of drafting the Constitution of 1978?
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What characterized the Spanish Constitution of 1978 in terms of interpretability?
What characterized the Spanish Constitution of 1978 in terms of interpretability?
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In what context was the Spanish Constitution of 1978 drafted?
In what context was the Spanish Constitution of 1978 drafted?
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Which regions in Spain were granted autonomous government status to achieve a high level of self-government?
Which regions in Spain were granted autonomous government status to achieve a high level of self-government?
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What type of government system was established by F. Franco in Spain?
What type of government system was established by F. Franco in Spain?
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Was Spain a member of NATO or the EU at the time of drafting the Constitution of 1978?
Was Spain a member of NATO or the EU at the time of drafting the Constitution of 1978?
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What characterized the Spanish Constitution of 1978 in terms of interpretability?
What characterized the Spanish Constitution of 1978 in terms of interpretability?
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What was the context in which the Spanish Constitution of 1978 was drafted?
What was the context in which the Spanish Constitution of 1978 was drafted?
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What type of government system was established by F. Franco in Spain?
What type of government system was established by F. Franco in Spain?
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Which regions in Spain were granted autonomous government status to achieve a high level of self-government?
Which regions in Spain were granted autonomous government status to achieve a high level of self-government?
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Was Spain a member of NATO or the EU at the time of drafting the Constitution of 1978?
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What characterized the Spanish Constitution of 1978 in terms of interpretability?
What characterized the Spanish Constitution of 1978 in terms of interpretability?
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Study Notes
The Spanish Constitution of 1978
- The Spanish Constitution of 1978 was drafted in the context of transition from dictatorship to democracy after the death of General Francisco Franco in 1975.
- Franco established an authoritarian regime in Spain, characterized by a centralized state and limited regional autonomy.
Autonomous Regions
- The constitution granted autonomous government status to 17 regions in Spain, allowing them to achieve a high level of self-government.
- These regions include Andalusia, Aragon, Asturias, Balearic Islands, Basque Country, Canary Islands, Cantabria, Castile and León, Castile-La Mancha, Catalonia, Extremadura, Galicia, La Rioja, Murcia, Navarre, and Valencia.
International Relations
- At the time of drafting the Constitution of 1978, Spain was not a member of the European Union (EU) or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
- Spain joined the EU in 1986 and NATO in 1982.
Characteristics of the Constitution
- The Spanish Constitution of 1978 is characterized by its flexibility and interpretability, allowing for the establishment of a constitutional court to ensure constitutional review and interpretation.
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Test your knowledge of Spanish Foreign Policy with this quiz covering topics such as the Constitutional framework, institutional structure, parliamentary control, and the role of sub-state/sub-national actors.
