Practice question · Put in order
Order these norms from highest to lowest rank in the Spanish system.
- The Constitution
- An ordinary law passed by Parliament
- Local custom, proved in court
- An international treaty published in Spain
- A royal decree issued by the government
Hints
- Start from the norm every other norm must obey.
- Custom only applies where all written law is silent.
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- The Constitution
- An international treaty published in Spain
- An ordinary law passed by Parliament
- A royal decree issued by the government
- Local custom, proved in court
Why
Constitution → treaties → laws → regulations → custom: each level draws its validity from the one above and can be struck down for contradicting it.
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