Question 1

Similar to the United States Supreme Court,decisions of the European Court of Justice are issued with the dissenting opinions of the minority ruling judges.

Accepted Answer

The European Court of Justice does not issue dissenting opinions; its decisions are presented as a single, unified judgment.

Question 2

The signing of the European Economic Community Act officially formed the European Community.

Accepted Answer

The Treaty of Rome, signed in 1957, officially formed the European Economic Community (EEC), which later evolved into the European Community.

Question 3

National courts are obligated to follow EU law and decisions.

Accepted Answer

According to the principle of supremacy of EU law, national courts are obligated to follow and apply EU law and decisions over conflicting national laws. This ensures uniform application of EU law across all member states.

Question 4

One of the goals of the Single European Act (SEA)was to achieve economic integration by 1992.

Accepted Answer

The Single European Act (SEA) was created with the goal of achieving economic integration by 1992.

Question 5

The Commission of the European Union consists of twenty members.

Accepted Answer

The European Commission consists of 27 members, one from each EU member state.

Question 6

The trend for regional economic integration is apparent worldwide.

Accepted Answer

Regional economic integration, which refers to the cooperation and integration of economic policies and systems among neighboring countries, is a growing trend worldwide. Examples of regional economic integration include the European Union, ASEAN, and NAFTA.

Question 7

Members of the Parliament are appointed for five-year terms.

Accepted Answer

Members of Parliament (MPs) in many countries, including the UK, are elected, not appointed, and typically serve terms of five years, unless an election is called earlier.

Question 8

The EU functions to eliminate barriers to trade by making mergers and acquisitions more difficult.

Accepted Answer

The EU functions to eliminate barriers to trade by promoting the free movement of goods, services, and capital between member states. While the EU does have regulations to ensure fair competition and prevent monopolies, it does not specifically make mergers and acquisitions more difficult.

Question 9

The formation of the European Economic Community created a uniform external tariff for non-members that complied with the objectives of GATT.

Accepted Answer

The formation of the European Economic Community (EEC) in 1957 created a customs union among its member states, which meant the elimination of internal tariffs and the creation of a common external tariff for non-members. This common external tariff complied with the principles of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), which aimed to reduce trade barriers among countries.

Question 10

The European Court of Justice consists of 15 justices appointed by the Council.

Accepted Answer

The European Court of Justice has 27 judges, one from each EU member state, and eight advocates general. They are appointed by the member states for a renewable term of six years.

Question 11

The principles of the Treaty of Rome were based on the creation of a customs union that would remove internal tariffs for members.

Accepted Answer

The Treaty of Rome aimed to create a common market where goods, services, capital, and people could move freely within the member states. This was achieved through the elimination of internal tariffs and the establishment of external tariffs for non-member countries.

Question 12

The Commission of the European Communities v.Italian Republic involved the importation of vegetable fats labeled as "chocolate substitutes."

Accepted Answer

The case of Commission of the European Communities v. Italian Republic did involve the importation of vegetable fats labeled as "chocolate substitutes."

Question 13

Because no dissenting opinions are issued,no ruling is made by the Court of Justice until all judges are in agreement.

Accepted Answer

The Court of Justice of the European Union can issue rulings even if not all judges agree; dissenting opinions are not published, but that does not prevent the Court from making a decision.

Question 14

The Court of Justice consists of 13 justices,each appointed by the assembly for a term of six years.

Accepted Answer

The Court of Justice consists of 15 justices, not 13, who are appointed by the Council of the European Union for a term of six years, not by the assembly.

Question 15

The European General Court was established to reduce the workload of the Court of Justice and it has jurisdiction over appeals on the Commission's decisions on mergers and acquisitions.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true.

Question 16

Each member of the Commission serves a four year term.

Accepted Answer

Each member of the Commission serves a four year term as stated in the sentence.

Question 17

The Commission has the power to draft both regulations and directives.

Accepted Answer

Article 17 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) grants the European Commission the power to draft both regulations and directives, among other legal acts.

Question 18

Similar to courtroom practices in the U.S.,the legal proceedings in the European Court of Justice allow for the calling of witnesses,the production of documents,the hiring of experts,and cross-examination.

Accepted Answer

The legal proceedings in the European Court of Justice allow for the calling of witnesses, the production of documents, the hiring of experts, and cross-examination, similar to courtroom practices in the U.S.

Question 19

The European Court of Justice and the International Court of Justice are the same.

Accepted Answer

The European Court of Justice and the International Court of Justice are two separate entities. The European Court of Justice is the highest court of the European Union and primarily deals with disputes related to EU law, while the International Court of Justice is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations and settles legal disputes between states.

Question 20

By 2010,the United Kingdom and Denmark had finally accepted the use of a single European currency.

Accepted Answer

The United Kingdom and Denmark opted out of adopting the euro currency.

Quiz 15: The European Union and Other Regional Trade Areas