Spain - 1978 Constitution
| Part | Preliminary title |
| Title | Article 6 |
| Article |
6 Political parties are the expression of political pluralism, they contribute to the formation and expression of the will of the people and are an essential instrument for political participation. Their creation and the exercise of their activities are free in so far as they respect the Constitution and the law. Their internal structure and their functioning must be democratic. |
| Categories |
- Activity and behaviour (Democracy) - Activity and behaviour (Rule of law) - Democratic principles (Participation) - Democratic principles (Pluralism) - Democratic principles (Popular sovereignty) - Extra-parliamentary party (Internal procedures) - Programme and identity (Democracy) - Programme and identity (Rule of law) - Rights and freedoms (Freedom of association) - Rights and freedoms (Freedom of speech) |
| Source | Gisbert H. Flanz ed. 2004. Constitutions of the Countries of the World. Dobbs Ferry, New York: Oceana Publications. |
