Lessons 2 and 3

What is the political form of the Spanish State according to the Constitution?

• Presidential Republic

• Federal Republic

• Parliamentary Monarchy

• Constitutional Theocracy

Which of the following is NOT a primary source of law in the Spanish legal system?

• Statutes

• Customs

• Judicial Decisions

• General Legal Principles

What is the highest-ranking legal norm in Spain?

• International treaties

• The Spanish Constitution

• Organic Acts

• Ordinary Acts

Which of the following institution has jurisdiction to invalidate statutes in Spain?

• The Supreme Court

• The Constitutional Court

• The Council of State

• The Senate

How many Autonomous Communities are there in Spain?

• 15

• 17

• 19

• 21

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a custom to be considered a source of law in Spain?

• It must be in written form

• It must not contradict moral or public order

• It must be proven to exist

• It must be followed with a legal conviction (opinio iuris)

What is the key difference between organic acts and ordinary acts in Spain?

• Organic acts are hierarchically superior to ordinary acts

• Ordinary acts can be issued by the executive branch

• Only ordinary acts regulate fundamental rights

• Organic acts require an absolute majority to be passed

Which type of legal provision is NOT directly applicable in Spain?

• EU Regulations

• International Treaties

• EU Directives

• Norms with statutory force issued by the executive branch

What is the primary role of the Supreme Court in the Spanish legal system?

• To create new law

• To complement the legal system through jurisprudence

• To create interpretative development of the law that is binding for lower courts

• To decide preliminary question on the constitutionality of legal norms

Which European Union legal principle ensures that EU law takes precedence over conflicting national law?

• Direct applicability

• Proportionality

• Primacy

• Mutual recognition