Government and Institutions of the Canary Islands
Regional Institutions of the Canary Islands
Parliament
The Canary Islands Parliament is the representative body of the people and is composed of 70 regional deputies elected by universal suffrage.
Its main functions include:
- Choosing the Prime Minister from among its members
- Approving annual budgets
- Exercising economic control
- Overseeing the political actions of the Government
- Presenting bills
Government
The Government of the Canary Islands emerged from the Parliament and holds the executive and administrative
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Consequences of Exploration
The Treaty of Tordesillas (1494)
On June 7, 1494, Castile and Portugal met in Tordesillas to divide the world between them, signing a treaty. The treaty was unfair, and at the time, they were unaware of the Americas, mistakenly believing they were in India. Consequently, Portugal gained only Brazil, while Spain claimed the rest of the Americas.
Maritime Trade and Commerce
The voyages of discovery led to a substantial increase in international maritime trade and commerce.
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1. Artificial Oasis in Argentina
In western Argentina, rivers are managed to store and distribute water, creating conditions for human settlements known as artificial oases. These oases foster a close relationship between rural and urban areas.
The most well-known oases are located in the plains of San Juan and Mendoza (Cuyo region). Others can be found in the Pampean Sierras and the Andes.
Another notable oasis is located in the driest area of the Chaco Plain, where the city of Santiago del Estero
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1. Concept of Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources
Natural Resources
Natural resources are material goods and services provided by nature, undisturbed by human beings, that are valuable to human societies. They contribute to our welfare and development directly (e.g., raw materials, minerals, food) or indirectly (e.g., essential organic services for life on the planet).
Renewable Natural Resources
Renewable natural resources are those that regenerate naturally at a rate higher than their rate of use.
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Differences in High and Low Middle Ages
High Middle Ages
The High Middle Ages were marked by the shock of the collapse of the Western Roman Empire in 410 AD when the Goths, led by Odoacer, invaded Rome. This event shattered the Roman imperial order and ushered in an era of barbarian (Germanic) migrations, a process that had been occurring peacefully since the first and second centuries. Among the nobles, one emerged as the most powerful, becoming the king and commanding the most respect, a system
Read MorePrimary Energy Sources in Spain
1. Coal
Coal, a layered rock formed from decomposed plant debris over millions of years, varies in quality and calorific value depending on its age. Anthracite coal originated in the Primary Era, while lignite formed in the Secondary Era. Since 1984, domestic coal production has declined despite continued consumption, due to several factors:
- Exhaustion of rich deposits and presence of poor-quality reserves.
- Decreased demand.
- Expensive operation.
- Liberalized prices following entry into the European Community,