Deck 3: The Institutional Framework of the EU

Question 1

Which EU institution brings together the Heads of State and Government of the Member States?

A) The European Council
B) The Council
C) COREPER

Answer 1

A

Question 2

A system introduced by the Tol of calculating QMV in the Council, which will enter into force on 1 November 2014 and will be the only one applicable after 1 April 2017, is based on:

A) a twofold majority. That majority must comprise, for a proposal, which originates from the Commission or from the HR, to pass:
B) If a proposal does not originate from the Commission or from the HR, the majority, for a proposal to pass, must comprise at least 72 per cent of the Member States representing at least 65 per cent of the population of the EU;
C) one vote given to each Member State. For a proposal to pass a simply majority is required.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the EU institutions is known as the Guardian of the Treaties?

A) The Council
B) The ECJ
C) The Commission

Answer 3

C

Question 4

When were the first direct elections for the European Parliament?

A) in 1957
B) in 1979
C) in 2001

Question 5

What is the role of the Advocate-General in the ECJ?

A) To write judgments of the ECJ.
B) To provide general advice on EU law to the parties to the proceedings before the ECJ.
C) To analyse the relevant law and facts and provide an opinion to the ECJ suggesting a solution to the case.