Democracy in Spain was established after the end of the Franco dictatorship in 1975. The country transitioned to a parliamentary democracy, adopting a new constitution in 1978 that guaranteed civil rights and established a system of government based on the separation of powers. Today, Spain is a constitutional monarchy, with a king as the head of state and a prime minister as the head of government. The Spanish Parliament consists of two chambers: the Congress of Deputies and the Senate, which are responsible for making laws and representing the citizens.