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    It was my understanding that when a nation such as Great Britain, Canada, Australia or Japan has a Monarch as Head of State, then that country's Head of Government is referred to as a Prime Minister. I recently learned that Spain has a King and a President. Why?

    Question #83724. Asked by billythebrit. (Jul 24 07 6:05 AM)


    talbotbruno

    		During the Second Spanish Republic 1931-39, Spain had two Presidents. Following the 1936/39 Civil War, a dictatorship followed until 1975 when General Franco died. Upon the restoration of the monarchy, King Juan Carlos insisted on a transition to a democratic society, and encouraged a degree of regional autonomy not previously accepted. see below.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Carlos_I_of_Spain#Restoration_of_the_monarchy

    http://www.euroresidentes.com/euroresiuk/Spanish_Government/Jose_Luis_Zapatero.htm

    Jul 24 07, 8:37 AM
    zbeckabee

    		I'm not sure there's a clear cut answer on WHY other than to say 'that's just how they do it' OR 'that is how it has evolved.'

    Politics of Spain take place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic constitutional monarchy.

    The King is the Head of State and Supreme Commander in Chief of the armed forces -- negotiating internationally.

    The President of the Government is the head of government and of a pluriform multi-party system -- negotiating internally.


    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_of_Spain

    Jul 24 07, 8:44 AM
    zbeckabee

    		Ah...when pursuit of the "philosophical" fails...one can always revert to "history."



    Jul 24 07, 8:53 AM

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