European Parliament: Legislative Powerhouse of the EU

Question 1

Which of the following is a primary responsibility of the European Parliament?

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Passing EU laws and approving the EU budget

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Enforcing EU laws

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Interpreting EU laws

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Appointing EU officials

Question 2

What is the procedure by which the European Parliament can dismiss the European Commission?

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Vote of censure

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Vote of confidence

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Impeachment

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Recall

Question 3

Which of the following committees is NOT part of the European Parliament?

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House of Lords

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Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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Committee on Legal Affairs

Question 4

What is the primary function of the European Parliament's Committee on Petitions?

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Investigating citizens' complaints

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Drafting EU laws

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Negotiating international agreements

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Appointing EU judges

Question 5

What is the key difference between the European Parliament and national parliaments?

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It represents citizens from multiple countries

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It has limited legislative powers

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It is not directly elected

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It meets more frequently

Question 6

What is the significance of the European Parliament's power to discharge the European Commission?

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It holds the Commission accountable for its spending

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It approves the Commission's budget

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It dismisses the Commission President

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It appoints new Commissioners

Question 7

What is the European Parliament's main responsibility in approving international agreements negotiated by the EU?

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To approve or reject the agreements negotiated by the European Commission.

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To offer advisory opinions on the agreements.

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To ratify the agreements after the European Commission negotiates them.

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To change and amend the agreements before they are adopted.

Question 8

Trace the historical evolution of the European Parliament. Describe how its powers and influence have changed over time.

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The European Parliament has gradually gained more influence and authority.

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The European Parliament has always been directly elected.

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The European Parliament has always had co-legislative powers.

Question 9

What is the main role of the European Parliament in the EU legislative process?

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To co-legislate with the Council of the European Union on most legislative proposals

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To advise the European Commission on legislation

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To implement EU laws

Question 10

Which of the following is a committee of the European Parliament?

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Committee on Foreign Affairs

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European Council

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European Commission

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Court of Justice of the European Union

Question 11

What is the primary responsibility of the European Parliament's Committee on Budgets?

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To scrutinize and approve the EU budget

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To draft environmental legislation

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To investigate allegations of fraud

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To negotiate trade agreements

Question 12

Which function is **NOT** carried out by the European Parliament?

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Judicial oversight

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Legislative scrutiny

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Budgetary control

Question 13

What is the European Parliament's primary role in the EU legislative process?

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To scrutinize and approve proposed laws

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To initiate and propose new laws

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To solely enact laws

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To enforce and interpret laws

Question 14

What is the term used for the legislative procedure in which the European Parliament has an equal say with the Council of Ministers?

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Co-decision

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Assent

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Consultation

Question 15

Which committee of the European Parliament is responsible for examining petitions submitted by citizens or organizations?

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Committee on Petitions

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Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Committee on Legal Affairs

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the primary role of the European Parliament?

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To represent the interests of EU citizens and exercise legislative authority

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To interpret and enforce EU laws

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To coordinate economic and monetary policies among EU member states

Question 17

What is the ordinary legislative procedure in the EU?

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The main process through which EU laws are adopted, involving both the Parliament and the Council of the EU

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A procedure used for urgent matters that require swift action

Question 18

What is the primary role of the European Parliament's committees?

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To scrutinize Commission proposals, prepare reports for parliamentary debates, and propose amendments to legislation

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To appoint members of the European Commission

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To make final decisions on EU laws

Question 19

Which of the following is a key function of the European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs?

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To monitor and scrutinize the EU's common foreign and security policy

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To negotiate trade agreements with third countries

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To set the EU's monetary policy

Question 20

What is the primary difference between a legislative act and a non-legislative act of the European Parliament?

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Legislative acts are binding laws, while non-legislative acts express the Parliament's position or opinion

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Legislative acts require the approval of all EU member states, while non-legislative acts do not

Question 21

How does the European Parliament primarily interact with the European Council?

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Through regular debates, exchanges of views, and consultations on major EU policy issues

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The European Council can veto laws passed by the Parliament

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The two institutions jointly appoint the President of the European Commission

Question 22

What is the significance of the European Parliament's budget powers?

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They give the Parliament a degree of control over EU spending and policy priorities

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They allow the Parliament to set the salaries of EU officials

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They make the Parliament financially independent from the other EU institutions