October 2013
VOL 1 ISSUE 1
Government System of Spain
President of Spain Mariano Rajoy
Brief History Background: In prehistoric times
the Iberian Peninsula, also known as Modern Spain, developed the Latin name Hispania from the Roman territory that covered the Iberian Peninsula. Through time a variety of both small and large kingdoms became states and restrictions from the government soon started to rise. In 1492 the Spanish Empire was launched after the success journey of Christopher Columbus. This lead to the Spanish Inquisition where Jews and Muslims who refused to convert were banned from the country. Spain became the strongest state in Europe by having full control over the largest overseas Empire in the world through the 1500s-1650s. Due to Spains European Wars, much economic damage was caused.
Election History
Spain Parliament: The general courts also known as
Cortes Generals, is the legislature of Spain. The lower house also known as the Congress of Deputies and the upper house which is the Senate, make up the bicameral parliament.
Adolfo Suarez Gonzalez (1977-1979) Felipe Gonzales Marquez (1982-1996) Jose Maria Aznar Lopez (1996-2004) Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero (2004-
Prime Minister of Spain: The Prime Minister of
Spain is also recognized as the President of Spain established under the constitution in 1978. After winning the general election, Mariano Rajoy Brey was granted Prime Minister on December 21, 2011.
2011) Mariano Rajoy Brey (2011- )
Foreign Relation of Spain: After the death of
General Franco in 1975, there was a return of Democracy and Spains foreign policy had the intentions to expand diplomatic relations. In addition to enter European Community and confirm security realtions with NATO.
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