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Voting in Spain

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  • How many months is the grace period when a candidate fails to obtain the necessary votes in both rounds in the voting process?
    There is a two month grace period where the king propes another candidate following the same procedure.
  • When was the People's Party founded?
    January 20, 1989.
  • The elections in Spain are held every 10 years, true or false?
    False. The elections are held every four years.
  • Can you have dual nationality and still be the president of Spain? True or False?
    True, but the primary nationality must be Spanish.
  • The Vox party supports indepedence? True or False?
    False. Ban on all parties that support independence.
  • How many votes must be obtained to have an absoulute majority vote?
    176 votes.
  • How many hours later is a second vote taken when no absoulute majority has been reached in the voting process?
    48 hours later.
  • Name three beliefs the Spanish Socialist Workers Party stands for?
    1. Advocates feminist LGBTQ + policies. 2. Minority Protection laws. 3. Favors moderate immigration. 4. Strong welfare state. 5. High minimum wage.
  • What percentage of votes must a party get in order to obtain a seat in congress?
    3 %.
  • Who founded the United We Can party?
    Pablo Iglesias Turrión.
  • How many deputies form the Congress of Deputies?
    350 deputies.
  • What branch do the people elect in Spain?
    The legislative branch.
  • How old must you be in order to run for president in Spain?
    18 years old.
  • What is the most important chamber for the Spanish presidency?
    The Congress of Deputies.
  • Elections are always held on what day of the week in Spain?
    Sunday.
  • How many senators form the senate?
    266 senators.
  • Where do the Spanish citizen vote for their representatives?
    The general courts.