Spanish Political System Quiz
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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?

    <p>Summoning (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which territories elect two senators each in the Senado?

    <p>Ceuta and Melilla (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>400 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Universal suffrage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>25 days (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Three (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term length for members of the Senate?

    <p>Four years (A)</p> 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.

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    Composition of the Senate

    The Senate has a unique composition. Each province elects a certain number of Senators, with additional Senators based on the population of autonomous communities and the number of islands. This ensures proportional representation.

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    Minimum/Maximum Representatives in Congress of Deputies

    The minimum number of representatives in the Congress of Deputies is 300, with a maximum cap of 400.

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    Electoral District in Congress of Deputies

    Each province in Spain sends representatives to the Congress of Deputies, based on its population.

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    Senate Representation

    Each province elects senators in a way that considers both the province's population and the autonomous community it belongs to.

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