Practice question · True or false
The number of ministries in Spain is fixed by the Constitution.
Hints
- Consider how often the ministerial map changes between governments.
- It is set by royal decree at the President's discretion.
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False
Why
False. It is set by royal decree and has varied substantially between and within governments. Two consequences follow: counting ministries measures almost nothing, and reorganisation is available as a routine instrument of political management rather than as a constitutional event.
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