Spanish Political System Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is the maximum number of members that can be elected to the Congreso de los Diputados?

450
350
400 (correct)
300

How often are elections held for the Congreso de los Diputados?

Every 5 years
Every 4 years (correct)
Every 3 years
Every 6 years

In the Senado, how many senators are elected from each major island?

Two
Four
Three (correct)
Five

What is the process called when the Congress must be convened after elections?

Summoning (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which territories elect two senators each in the Senado?

Ceuta and Melilla (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of deputies in the Congress of Deputies?

400 (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which entity is responsible for electing senators in the autonomous communities?

Universal suffrage (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the time frame in which the Congress of Deputies must be convened after elections?

25 days (C) Signup and view all the answers

How many senators are elected from each of the larger islands?

Three (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term length for members of the Senate?

Four years (A) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Congress of Deputies

The lower house of the Spanish Parliament, made up of elected representatives from each province.

Senate

The upper house of the Spanish Parliament, representing the different regions and territories.

Electoral District: Province

A province is the basic unit of administrative division in Spain. Each province sends a certain number of representatives to the Congress of Deputies.

Minimum & Maximum Representatives in the Congress

The number of representatives in the Congress of Deputies is fixed between 300 and 400, ensuring balanced representation.