SOCIAL SCIENCE- UNIT 3 SUMMARY (SPANISH POLITICAL ORGANISATON)
UNIT 3- SPANISH POLITICAL ORGANISATION 1. THE CONSTITUTION OF 1978 Seven people from different political parties worked together to write it. It was approved by Parliament and by the majority of Spanish citizens in a referendum on the 6 th of December 1978. *Characteristics of the Constitution of 1978: a-It is the foundation of democracy in Spain b-It presents the most important values of the country: freedom, justice and equality. c-It outlines the Government’s organisation and obligations d-It covers the rights and responsibilities of Spanish citizens. *right: it is something a person is allowed to do (access to healthcare and education) *responsibility: it is an obligation to do something (pay taxes and respect the law) e-It defines the national flag f-There are four official languages in Spain: Castellano, Gallego, Euskera and Catalan. g-It defends equality amon...