The Constitution was approved in 1978, after the end of the dictatorship, and Spaniards celebrate it on 6 December. It defines Spain as a parliamentary monarchy with a social and democratic State governed by the rule of law. Its higher values are liberty, justice, equality and political pluralism, and national sovereignty lies in the Spanish people. Castilian Spanish is the official language of the State, Madrid is the capital, and the flag is red and yellow. The national anthem, the Marcha Real, has no official lyrics. The Constitution also lists fundamental rights and duties: freedom of expression, equality before the law, the right to education and the duty to contribute to public spending by paying taxes.
What you'll learn
- When the Constitution was approved and when Constitution Day is
- The political form of the State and its higher values
- The symbols: flag, anthem, capital and official language
- The main fundamental rights and duties of Spaniards
A sample question from the bank
Pregunta: ¿Cuáles son los valores superiores del ordenamiento jurídico según la Constitución? Respuesta: Libertad, justicia, igualdad y pluralismo político.
Pregunta: ¿Qué característica especial tiene el himno nacional de España? Respuesta: No tiene letra oficial.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know article numbers?
The CCSE asks about ideas and facts rather than article numbers. Learn what the Constitution says, not where it says it.
What is the voting age in Spain?
18 years old, in general elections.