SpainPregunta 1070 · Government, law and civic participation

What is the name of the governing body of judges and magistrates?

In the exam (Spanish)

¿Cómo se llama el órgano de gobierno de los jueces y magistrados?

  1. aThe Supreme Court.Tribunal Supremo.
  2. bThe General Council of the Judiciary.Consejo General del Poder Judicial.Correct answer
  3. cThe Council of State.Consejo de Estado.

Why?

The General Council of the Judiciary (Consejo General del Poder Judicial, Article 122 of the Constitution) is the governing body of judges and magistrates: it deals with their appointments, promotions and discipline. The Supreme Court (Tribunal Supremo) is the highest court, but it does not govern the judges.

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