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Government and institutions
Review how the State is organised, where its powers come from and what its main institutions do.
What to study- Political form and national sovereignty
- Parliament, Government and institutional organisation
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Answer: From the Spanish people.
Article 1.2 states that national sovereignty belongs to the Spanish people, from whom the powers of the State emanate.
Rights and duties
Connect constitutional principles with practical situations involving citizenship, equality, participation and language.
What to study- Constitutional rights, freedoms and duties
- Nationality, participation and the official language
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Answer: It is the official Spanish language of the State; citizens have a duty to know it and a right to use it.
Article 3.1 combines all three ideas: official status, the duty to know the language and the right to use it.
Territory and geography
Locate the territorial organisation, the capital and basic geographical references used in practical questions.
What to study- Municipalities, provinces and autonomous communities
- Capital, territories and basic geography
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Answer: Municipalities, provinces and autonomous communities.
Article 137 lists these three units and recognises their autonomy in managing their respective interests.
Culture and history
Connect dates, cultural institutions and recent periods in Spain with context rather than isolated facts.
What to study- Civic dates and contemporary history
- Heritage, culture and Spain in Europe
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Answer: In 1986.
Spain joined on 1 January 1986. The European Communities were the institutional predecessor of today’s European Union.
Society and daily life
Prepare useful facts about services, the economy and social life that often appear as familiar situations.
What to study- Public services and social organisation
- Economy, currency and daily life
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Answer: The euro.
Spain is part of the euro area. Euro banknotes and coins entered circulation in 2002.
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Sources consulted
- Official materials and CCSE 2026 Manual
- Spanish Constitution (consolidated text)
- Act 18/1987 on Spain’s National Day
- Spain in the European Union
Last checked: 27 August 2026. Official sources take precedence if any fact changes.
