Royal Prerogatives and Religious Freedom in Spain

Royal Prerogatives (Regalism) in Spain

Regalism refers to the intervention of the monarch in church affairs. The difference with Caesaropapism is that now the monarch is not obliged to protect the Church and can control and manage it at will. The main manifestations of regalism in Spanish law were:

  • Regio Patronato Universal: The monarch’s right to intervene in the appointment of bishops and clergymen. Thus, the monarch controlled the ecclesiastical power in the country. This lasted until 1976.
  • Regio
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Company Constitution: Administrative, Labor, and Tax Procedures

Company Constitution: Administrative, Labor, and Tax Procedures for LLCs

This document outlines the essential administrative, labor, and tax procedures required for establishing and maintaining a Limited Liability Company (LLC).

1. Initial Procedures

1.1. Negative Name Certification

A certification verifying the uniqueness of the proposed company name. This must be presented to the notary during the deed granting process.

  • Deadline: Before writing.
  • Location: Companies Commercial Registry.

1.2. Notary Deed

The

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Understanding Business Structures: Cooperatives and More

Understanding Business Structures

No member may have more than one-third of the capital.

Key Features

  • Disclaimer: Limited contributions of each member.
  • Minimum members: 3, including 2 workers.
  • Minimum capital: SAL and SLL 3005.06 – 60101.21.
  • Taxation: Income tax.
  • Social security: General rules if partners are working.
  • Name: Company name together with SAL or SLL.

Cooperative Societies

Special corporations. Natural or legal persons with common interests or needs.

Do not depend on political, religious, or trade

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Understanding Enclosed Registration and Jury Function in Law

Enclosed Registration in Criminal Proceedings

Entering and Enclosed Registration: The measure of entry and registration in enclosed spaces (sections 545 to 572 of the Criminal Procedure Code, CPP) is designed to collect research sources related to a person or the accused. This practice involves examining households to address potential violations of fundamental inviolability (Article 18.2 of the EC), justified by compliance with specific purposes of criminal proceedings.

We can discuss the requirements

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Understanding Government Functions and the Judiciary

Each House may file motions to censure the Government, motivated and signed by 1/10 of its members. The vote, which is performed three days later to avoid voting surprise, will be nominal and therefore public, ensuring party discipline in voting. These forecasts are part of the rationalization of the parliamentary system, impeding the exercise of that motion, thus supporting the Government in power. If the motion succeeds in a House (never happened), the Government is forced to resign and call for

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French Constitutional History: From Revolution to Napoleon

French Constitutional History: Revolution to Napoleon

The main rights that were recognized were freedom of expression, ownership, eligibility for public office and political participation, and equality before the law. The state, and more specifically the King, are subject to the measures that are promulgated and not above them. These are the same for everyone, without privileges, which configures the rule of law. It also provides national sovereignty: the nation exercises its sovereignty through

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