associated with the new Spanish Constitution of 1812 and based on similar actions in revolutionary France. The idea was to rationalise and homogenise territorial organisation, do away with the prior feudal system and provide equality before the law of all citizens. Between 1812 and 1931 the legislation regarding municipal organisation was changed more than 20 times, and there were 20 addition and unsuccessful proposals for change. Terminology See also List of municipalities of Spain Local government in Spain Political divisions of Spain Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces Notes References Bibliography Spain 3 Spain Lists of subdivisions of Spain Spain