Deck 6: Structures and Institutions of the European Union

Question 1

Since the Treaty of Lisbon 2007, all references to the 'European Community' should be replaced by the 'European Union'.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Under Article 258 TFEU, which institution has the power to bring a Member State before the ECJ?

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

Answer 2

C

Question 3

According to the Treaty of Lisbon, what is the maximum number of seats available in the European Parliament?

A) 600
B) 650
C) 700
D) 750

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Select the three 'communities' from which the modern European Union developed.

A) European Economic Community
B) European Agricultural Community
C) European Coal and Steel Community
D) European Atomic Energy Community

Question 5

The European Union has exclusive competence over which of the following areas?

A) Customs
B) Food
C) Monetary Policy
D) Transport

Question 6

Which of the following are the basic methods by which the Council of the European Union can make a decision?

A) Unanimously
B) Simple Majority Vote
C) Alternative Vote
D) Qualified Majority Vote

Question 7

Outline the aims and rationale behind the creation of what is now the European Union.

Question 8

Explain how the European Union is a 'unique constitutional entity'.

Question 9

Define the concept of subsidiarity, making reference to key Treaty provisions.

Question 10

Outline the main changes introduced by the Treaty of Lisbon.

Question 11

Describe the constitution and powers of the Commission, the Council, Parliament and the ECJ.

Question 12

Outline and evaluate the rationale behind the expansion of the European Parliament's power.

Question 13

In which year did what is now the European Parliament become a directly elected institution?

A) 1957
B) 1979
C) 1986
D) 1992

Question 14

The Single European Act of 1986 increased the powers of which institution in order to increase the representation of citizens of the European Union?

A) The Council
B) The Commission
C) Parliament
D) The European Court of Justice

Question 15

The Lisbon Treaty took effect in December 2008.

Question 16

The Maastricht Treaty of 1992 created the European Union.

Question 17

The EU Constitutional Treaty did not come into effect due mainly to referendums in France and The Netherlands returning 'No' votes.

Question 18

The ECJ can rule on the domestic laws of the Member States.

Question 19

The Lisbon Treaty gives legal effect to the European Union's Charter of Fundamental Rights.

Question 20

In which year was the Euro introduced?

A) 1998
B) 1999
C) 2000
D) 2001

Question 21

The European Economic Community aimed to create a common market, which of these was not a basic freedom of this common market. Free movement of:

A) Persons
B) Goods
C) Services
D) Security forces

Question 22

Initially the UK was reluctant to join what is now the European Union and formed the European Free Trade Area with 6 other countries. Which of the following was NOT one of these countries?

A) Switzerland
B) Norway
C) Austria
D) Finland

Question 23

In 2004 the European Union expanded, with 10 new countries acceding. Which of the following was NOT one of these countries?

A) Croatia
B) Estonia
C) Lithuania
D) Slovakia

Question 24

Which of the following best describes the term 'acquis communautaire'?

A) The overall aims of the European Union should always be pursued
B) When a Member State joins the European Union they are automatically bound by the entire law of the Union
C) The European Commission is the 'guardian of the Treaty'
D) The Member States of the Union should support its conomic development and growth

Question 25

Describe the Art 267 reference procedure and evaluate how it has facilitated the development of EU law.