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Branches of Government

Executive Branch

The Executive Branch is led by the President, who performs their duties, appoints a ministry, and heads the cabinet. In case of illness, death, resignation, or removal, the President is replaced by the Vice President.

Legislative Branch

The Legislative Branch is a collegial body whose function is to draft and enact laws. It is formed by the legislature, typically meeting for sessions, and has two chambers.

Judiciary Branch

The Judiciary Branch is responsible for administering justice through the courts, including lower courts.

Political Concepts Defined

The State

The State is the social and political organization, sovereign and fixed throughout its institutions, which has the power to regulate national life in... Continue reading "Fundamentals of Government and Political Science" »

Enric Prat de la Riba

Enric Prat de la Riba (1870-1917) was in charge of the government as President of the Diputació de Barcelona in 1907 and President of the Mancomunitat de Catalunya in 1914. He was key in the concretion of policy, class interests, and the cultural content of the Noucentisme movement. Prat de la Riba and his collaborators, along with people of diverse political affiliations, carried out a series of unprecedented actions, both in terms of volume and objectives. He became president of the Diputació de Barcelona and published La Nacionalitat Catalana (The Catalan Nationality).

International Congress of the Catalan Language

The International Congress of the Catalan Language was held at the main theater of Barcelona from the 13th... Continue reading "Catalan Noucentisme: Key Figures and Cultural Impact" »