Spain was established as a social and democratic state, respecting the rule of law and advocating higher goals: establishment of the legal order, protecting freedom, justice, equality on all base and pluralism in politics. The people of Spain have their national sovereignty – from it are derived the powers of the state as such. Parliamentary monarchy is the political form of the Spanish state. The King is the symbol of the unity and perseverance of its country. As such he supervises the everyday functioning of the institutions. In the present paper, I will investigate the political system of Spain, its benefits, and flaws, as well as the future challenges posed in front of the country.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Three main authorities
- Political system of Spain
- Powers of the King
- Judiciary system
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper explores the political system of Spain, examining its strengths and weaknesses, and outlining the future challenges facing the country. The paper focuses on the three main authorities: legislative, executive, and judicial, and their respective roles in governing Spain.
- The Spanish Parliamentary Monarchy and its institutions
- The role of the King in the political system
- The structure and functions of the judiciary system
- The multi-party system and the dominance of the PSOE and PP parties
- The decentralized system of regional autonomy
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the political system of Spain, highlighting its democratic and social foundations, and emphasizing the importance of the rule of law and pluralism. The chapter also discusses the concept of parliamentary monarchy and the King's symbolic role.
- Three main authorities: This chapter details the three main authorities in Spain: legislative, executive, and judicial. It explains the functions and responsibilities of each branch of government, including the General Cortes, the government led by the Prime Minister, and the judiciary.
- Political system of Spain: This chapter delves into Spain's multi-party system, highlighting the dominance of the PSOE and PP parties. The chapter also discusses the role of regional parties and the system of proportional representation in parliamentary elections. It further explores the concept of minority governments and the decentralized system of regional autonomy.
- Powers of the King: This chapter focuses on the King's role and powers in the Spanish political system. It examines the King's constitutional authority as head of state, commander-in-chief of the armed forces, and his influence on political life. The chapter also touches upon the King's historical role in preserving democracy and his symbolic importance for national unity.
- Judiciary system: This chapter examines the structure and functions of the Spanish judiciary system. It discusses the General Council of the Judiciary, the court system, and the different jurisdictions, including civil, criminal, administrative, labor, and military courts. The chapter also explores the role of investigating judges and magistrates in the criminal justice system and the presence of a multi-level court system.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key topics and concepts covered in this text include the Spanish political system, parliamentary monarchy, the King's role, the three main authorities (legislative, executive, and judicial), the judiciary system, multi-party system, regional autonomy, and the dominant political parties (PSOE and PP). The text also emphasizes the importance of the rule of law, democracy, and pluralism in the Spanish context.
- Quote paper
- Kostadin Ruychev (Author), 2017, The Political System of Spain as Member State of the European Union, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/439466
