15 Questions
In what context was the Spanish Constitution of 1978 drafted?
During the Cold War following the oil crisis
What type of government system was established by F. Franco in Spain?
Parliamentary monarchy
Which regions in Spain were granted autonomous government status to achieve a high level of self-government?
Catalonia, Galicia, and the Basque country
Was Spain a member of NATO or the EU at the time of drafting the Constitution of 1978?
No, Spain was not yet a member of either NATO or the EU
What characterized the Spanish Constitution of 1978 in terms of interpretability?
It was long, vague, and widely interpretable
In what context was the Spanish Constitution of 1978 drafted?
During the Cold War context, following the oil crisis
Which regions in Spain were granted autonomous government status to achieve a high level of self-government?
Catalonia, Galicia, and the Basque country
What type of government system was established by F. Franco in Spain?
Military dictatorship
Was Spain a member of NATO or the EU at the time of drafting the Constitution of 1978?
No, Spain was not a member of either NATO or the EU at that time
What characterized the Spanish Constitution of 1978 in terms of interpretability?
It was long, vague, and widely interpretable
What was the context in which the Spanish Constitution of 1978 was drafted?
During the Cold War period and following the oil crisis
What type of government system was established by F. Franco in Spain?
A totalitarian dictatorship
Which regions in Spain were granted autonomous government status to achieve a high level of self-government?
Catalonia, Galicia, and the Basque country
Was Spain a member of NATO or the EU at the time of drafting the Constitution of 1978?
No, Spain was not a member of either NATO or the EU at that time
What characterized the Spanish Constitution of 1978 in terms of interpretability?
It was long, vague, and widely interpretable
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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