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¿Qué institución ejerce el poder legislativo en España, es decir, aprueba las leyes?

Translation: Which institution exercises legislative power in Spain, that is, passes the laws?

  • A El Tribunal Supremo The Supreme Court (Tribunal Supremo)
  • B El Consejo de Ministros The Council of Ministers (Consejo de Ministros)
  • ✓ Las Cortes Generales The Cortes Generales (Parliament) Your answer
  • D El Consejo General del Poder Judicial The General Council of the Judiciary (Consejo General del Poder Judicial)

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Las Cortes Generales, formadas por el Congreso de los Diputados y el Senado, representan al pueblo español y aprueban las leyes. Los jueces aplican las leyes y el Gobierno dirige la política, lo que garantiza la separación de poderes.

The Cortes Generales, made up of the Congress of Deputies and the Senate, represent the Spanish people and pass the laws. Judges apply the laws and the Government directs policy, which ensures the separation of powers.

Source: Constitución Española, art. 66

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