What position does the king have in the organisation of the Spanish State?
¿Qué cargo tiene el rey en la organización del Estado español?
- APresidente del GobiernoPrime Minister
- BJefe del EstadoHead of State
- CPresidente del CongresoPresident of the Congreso
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✓ Jefe del Estado
The king is the head of state. He symbolises the unity of the country and represents Spain abroad, but he does not govern: his acts need the approval (refrendo) of the Government or of the Cortes (the Spanish parliament). The Prime Minister leads the executive power, and the president of the Congreso leads that chamber. Mixing up "head of state" with "head of government" is the usual trap. The head of government is another person, chosen with the support of the Congreso.
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Original practice question on a public fact, not from the official bank. For the official bank: Official CCSE manual (PDF).