Which body decides the direction of Spain's foreign and domestic policy?

✓ El Gobierno

The Government directs domestic and foreign policy, the civil and military administration and the defence of the State. It holds the executive power, and it is led by the Prime Minister. The king represents the State abroad but does not decide policy. The Congreso de los Diputados (the lower chamber of the Spanish parliament) makes the laws and controls the Government, and the courts apply the law. Remember the rule: policy equals Government, laws equal Cortes, trials equal judges.