Which institution is in charge of interpreting the Constitution?
¿Qué institución se ocupa de interpretar la Constitución?
- AEl Consejo de MinistrosThe Consejo de Ministros
- BEl Tribunal ConstitucionalThe Tribunal Constitucional
- CEl Tribunal SupremoThe Tribunal Supremo
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✓ El Tribunal Constitucional
The Tribunal Constitucional (the Constitutional Court) is the highest interpreter of the Constitution. It decides whether or not a law respects the Constitution and protects fundamental rights when a person appeals. It is not part of the ordinary judicial power, and that is why it is not confused with the Tribunal Supremo (the Supreme Court), which is the highest court in all other matters. Trick: the name says it, "constitucional" equals the Constitution. Its rulings cannot be appealed before any other Spanish court.
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