Source: http://www.proyectos.cchs.csic.es/europeconstitution/content/spain-constitutional-provisions
Timestamp: 2020-05-29 23:16:13
Document Index: 719238221

Matched Legal Cases: ['Art. 10', 'Art. 13', 'Art. 39', 'Art. 56', 'Art. 63', 'Art. 75', 'Art. 87', 'Art. 93', 'Art. 94', 'Art. 95', 'Art. 96', 'Art. 97', 'Art. 149', 'Art. 166', 'Art. 167', 'Art. 168', 'Art. 169', 'Art. 92']

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Spain | Constitutional provisions
Art. 10 (2) The norms relative to basic rights and liberties which are recognized by the Constitution shall be interpreted in conformity with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the international treaties and agreements on those matters ratified by Spain.
Art. 13 (2) Only Spaniards shall have the rights recognized in Article 23 except that which in keeping with the criteria of reciprocity may be established by treaty or law for the right to active and passive suffrage in municipal elections.
Art. 39 Children shall enjoy the protection provided for in the international agreements safeguarding their rights.
Art. 56 The King is the Head of State, the symbol of its unity and permanence. He arbitrates and moderates the regular functioning of the institutions, assumes the highest representation of the Spanish State in international relations, especially with the nations of its historical community, and exercises the functions expressly conferred on him by the Constitution and the laws.
Art. 63 The King accredits ambassadors and other diplomatic representatives. Foreign representatives in Spain are accredited before him.
Art. 75 The Houses shall convene in Plenary sittings and in Committees.
Art. 87 Legislative initiative belongs to the Government, the Congress and the Senate, in accordance with the Constitution and the Standing Orders of the Houses.
(...) An organic act shall lay down the manner and the requirements of the popular initiative for submission of non-governmental bills. In any case, no less than 500.000 authenticated signatures shall be required. This initiative shall not be allowed on matters concerning organic acts, taxation, international affairs or the prerogative of pardon.
Art. 93 By means of an organic law, authorization may be established for the conclusion of treaties which attribute to an international organization or institution the exercise of competences derived from the Constitution. It is the responsibility of the Parliament or the Government, depending on the cases, to guarantee compliance with these treaties and the resolutions emanating from the international or supranational organizations who have been entitled by this cession.
Art. 94 (1) The giving of the consent of the State to obligate itself to something by means of treaties or agreements shall require prior authorization of the Parliament in the following cases:
Art. 95 (1) The conclusion of an international treaty which contains stipulations contrary to the Constitution shall require a prior constitutional revision.
Art. 96 (1) Validly concluded international treaties once officially published in Spain shall constitute part of the internal legal order. Their provisions may only be abolished, modified, or suspended in the manner provided for in the treaties themselves or in accordance with general norms of international law.
Art. 97 The Government directs domestic and foreign policy, civil and military Administration, and the defense of the State. It exercises the executive function and regulatory power in accordance with the Constitution and the laws.
Art. 149 The State shall have exclusive competence over the following matters:
3º International relations
Art. 166 The right to propose a Constitutional amendment shall be exercised under the terms contained in Article 87 (1) and (2).
Art. 167 (1) Bills on Constitutional amendment must be approved by a majority of three-fifths of the members of each Chamber. If there is no agreement between the Chambers, an effort to reach it shall be made by setting up a Joint Commission of Deputies and Senators which shall submit a text to be voted on by the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Art. 168 (1) When a total revision of the Constitution is proposed, or a partial revision thereof, affecting the Preliminary Title, Chapter II, Section 1 of Title I, or Title II, the principle shall be approved by a two-thirds majority of the members of each Chamber, and the Parliament shall immediately be dissolved.
Art. 169 A Constitutional amendment may not be initiated in time of war or when any of the states outlined in Article 116 are in operation.
Art. 92 (1) Political decisions of special importance may be submitted for a consultative referendum of all the citizens.