Special EU Lawmaking Procedures: Quiz and Practice

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT considered a Special Legislative Procedure within EU Law?

Accepted Answer

Ordinary legislative procedure

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Consultation procedure

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Assent procedure

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Cooperation procedure

Question 2

In the context of EU Law, which body plays a central role in the Ordinary Legislative Procedure but not in any Special Legislative Procedure?

Accepted Answer

European Parliament

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Council of the European Union

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European Commission

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Committee of the Regions

Question 3

Which step is NOT part of the Assent procedure?

Accepted Answer

European Commission initiates the legislation.

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European Parliament provides consent to the Council's proposal.

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Council adopts the legislation.

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Legislation is published in the Official Journal of the EU.

Question 4

In the Consultation procedure, which body holds the authority to initiate the process?

Accepted Answer

European Commission

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European Parliament

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Council of the European Union

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Any EU member state

Question 5

Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of using the Special Legislative Procedures in EU lawmaking?

Accepted Answer

Potential for gridlock and delays

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Increased democratic legitimacy

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Enhanced transparency and accountability

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Greater flexibility and adaptability

Question 6

In the Co-decision Procedure, which bodies have the final say on the legislative act?

Accepted Answer

European Parliament and Council

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European Council

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Court of Justice of the EU

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European Commission

Question 7

Which of the following is a key feature of the Assent Procedure?

Accepted Answer

Limited influence of the European Parliament

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Equal powers between Parliament and Council

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Mandatory conciliation stage

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Majority voting in both Parliament and Council

Question 8

In the Consultation Procedure, the European Parliament's role is primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Provide an opinion

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Negotiate the final text with the Council

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Approve or reject the legislative proposal

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Initiate the legislative process

Question 9

Which special legislative procedure is used when the EU is adopting measures in the area of the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP)?

Accepted Answer

Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) Procedure

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Co-decision Procedure

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Assent Procedure

Question 10

Which special legislative procedure is used when the EU is adopting measures in the area of taxation?

Accepted Answer

Special Legislative Procedure for Taxation

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Co-decision Procedure

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Consultation Procedure

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Assent Procedure

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a distinguishing characteristic of the Special Legislative Procedures (SLPs) in EU lawmaking?

Accepted Answer

They bypass the European Parliament.

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They apply to specific policy areas.

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They involve the Council of the European Union.

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They enable democratic scrutiny of EU laws.

Question 12

Under the Consultation Procedure, the role of the European Parliament is to:

Accepted Answer

Review and provide input on Commission proposals without having formal amendment powers.

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Reject Commission proposals outright.

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Approve Commission proposals without any modifications.

Question 13

A potential disadvantage of Special Legislative Procedures (SLPs) is that they:

Accepted Answer

Can be more time-consuming than the Ordinary Legislative Procedure due to the additional steps involved.

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Prevent the European Parliament from having any meaningful influence on legislation.

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Invariably lack transparency compared to the Ordinary Legislative Procedure.

Question 14

Which EU institution initiates the Special Legislative Procedures?

Accepted Answer

European Commission

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European Parliament

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European Court of Justice

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European Council

Question 15

The role of the European Parliament in the Special Legislative Procedures is to:

Accepted Answer

Provide input, offer amendments, and potentially influence the final outcome of legislative proposals.

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Solely review and comment on legislative proposals without any input.

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Ultimately approve or reject legislative proposals.

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Enforce and implement the laws resulting from the Special Legislative Procedures.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a primary purpose of the Special Legislative Procedures (SLPs)?

Accepted Answer

To allow for non-EU countries to participate in EU lawmaking.

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To enhance democratic legitimacy and accountability in EU lawmaking.

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To ensure the protection of fundamental rights in EU legislation.

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To provide flexibility and adaptability in addressing specific policy areas.

Question 17

The Ordinary Legislative Procedure and the Special Legislative Procedures in EU lawmaking both serve the purpose of:

Accepted Answer

Adopting legally binding EU laws.

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Amending existing EU treaties.

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Facilitating international agreements between EU member states.

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Providing non-binding recommendations.

Question 18

Which body is primarily responsible for initiating Special Legislative Procedures?

Accepted Answer

The European Commission

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The Council of the European Union

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The European Council

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The European Parliament

Question 19

What is a key distinction between the Co-operation Procedure and the Co-decision Procedure?

Accepted Answer

The European Parliament's ability to amend the Commission's proposal is more constrained under the Co-operation Procedure.

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The Council has the sole authority to adopt the final text of the measure in both procedures.

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The Parliament's consent is required for the adoption of the measure in both procedures.

Question 20

What is the European Parliament's role in the Assent Procedure?

Accepted Answer

To provide its consent or withhold assent to the proposed measure.

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To amend and adopt the proposed measure.

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To negotiate with the Council on the final text of the measure.

Question 21

Which SLP is typically employed for adopting measures in the areas of agriculture, fisheries, and transport?

Accepted Answer

The Co-decision Procedure

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The Assent Procedure

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The Consultation Procedure

Question 22

Which Special Legislative Procedure is used for adopting the EU budget?

Accepted Answer

Budgetary Procedure

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Assent Procedure

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Co-operation Procedure

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Consultation Procedure

Question 23

Which of the following is a key advantage of using Special Legislative Procedures?

Accepted Answer

Tailoring the legislative process to specific policy areas and objectives

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Reducing the time required for lawmaking

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Ensuring greater transparency in the legislative process

Question 24

In the Consultation Procedure, what is the role of the European Parliament?

Accepted Answer

To provide an opinion on the Commission's proposal

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To initiate the legislative process

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To negotiate with the Council on the final text

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To adopt the legislative act independently