Deck 3: Multilevel Politics in Europe

Question 1

Which of the following institutions take part in the ordinary legislative procedure in the EU?

A) European Parliament, Council of the EU, European Commission
B) European Parliament, Council of the EU
C) Council of the EU, European Council, Commission
D) European Parliament, European Council, Commission

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Which of the following statements about delegation in the European Union is FALSE?

A) National governments send ministers to the Council of the EU.
B) The European Council and the European Parliament delegate power to the European Commission.
C) Voters can only influence EU policy through national elections.
D) The Court of Justice of the EU delegates authority to the Commission to propose legislation.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

France stayed away from meetings of the Council of Ministers in 1965 and 1966. This is commonly seen as evidence for the theory of…

A) Neofunctionalism
B) Supranationalism
C) Liberal Intergovernmentalism
D) Spillover

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT an element that is needed to define a country as federal according to Riker?

A) Two levels of government rule over the same people and territory.
B) A guarantee of the autonomy for regional governments in their own sphere.
C) Autonomous governance by the regional government in at least one policy area.
D) Popular support on the regional level for the regional authority.

Question 5

Why is Spain sometimes not considered a federal country even though regions have high authority?

A) Spain is not a federal country according to its constitution.
B) Spain's regions do not have control over tax revenue.
C) Spain's regions cannot make laws in any area without the federal government allowing it.
D) Spain's regions do not have their own police force.