EU Lawmaking Process: A Comprehensive Guide to the Ordinary Legislative Procedure

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a stage in the Ordinary Legislative Procedure?

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Adoption by the European Council

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Proposal by the European Commission

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Negotiation between the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union

Question 2

Within the Ordinary Legislative Procedure, which institution has the exclusive authority to initiate legislative proposals?

Accepted Answer

European Commission

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European Parliament

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Council of the European Union

Question 3

Which EU institution is responsible for **initiating** legislation under the Ordinary Legislative Procedure?

Accepted Answer

European Commission

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European Council

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Council of the European Union

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European Parliament

Question 4

What is the purpose of the First Reading in the Ordinary Legislative Procedure?

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For the European Parliament to adopt its **position** on the proposed legislation.

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For the European Commission to negotiate with the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union.

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For the Council of the European Union to adopt its position on the proposed legislation.

Question 5

Which of the following is a reason why the Conciliation Committee may be convened during the Ordinary Legislative Procedure?

Accepted Answer

If the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union cannot reach an **agreement** on the proposed legislation.

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If the European Commission withdraws its proposal.

Question 6

What is the legal basis for the Ordinary Legislative Procedure?

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Articles 289 and 294 of the **Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU)**.

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Articles 175 and 179 of the TFEU.

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Articles 225 and 228 of the TFEU.

Question 7

Which of the following statements about the Ordinary Legislative Procedure is true?

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It is the most common procedure used to adopt EU **legislation**.

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It requires the unanimous agreement of all EU Member States.

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It is only used to adopt legislation on matters of minor importance.

Question 8

What is the role of the Council of the European Union in the Ordinary Legislative Procedure?

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To represent the **interests of the EU Member States**.

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To provide expert advice on the proposed legislation.

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To negotiate with the European Commission and the European Parliament.

Question 9

According to the Ordinary Legislative Procedure, which EU institution has the exclusive authority to introduce new legislation?

Accepted Answer

European Commission

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European Court of Justice

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Council of the European Union

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European Parliament

Question 10

In the Ordinary Legislative Procedure, what constitutes the initial formal step?

Accepted Answer

First Reading by the European Parliament

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Second Reading by the European Parliament

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Adoption by the Council of the European Union

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Conciliation Committee

Question 11

Within the Ordinary Legislative Procedure, which EU institution possesses the power to veto legislation proposed by the European Commission?

Accepted Answer

Council of the European Union

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European Commission

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Conciliation Committee

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European Parliament

Question 12

What is the primary function of the Conciliation Committee within the Ordinary Legislative Procedure?

Accepted Answer

To facilitate consensus between the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union in the event of disagreements

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To propose amendments to the legislation

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To vote on the final legislative text

Question 13

Which voting method is employed by the Council of the European Union during the Ordinary Legislative Procedure?

Accepted Answer

Qualified Majority Voting

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Simple Majority Voting

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Unanimity

Question 14

Which EU institutions share the final authority to adopt legislation under the Ordinary Legislative Procedure?

Accepted Answer

Council of the European Union and the European Parliament

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European Council

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European Commission

Question 15

What is the overarching objective of the "ordinary procedure" within the EU legislative framework?

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To enact laws applicable to all member states

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To enact temporary laws

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To establish non-binding recommendations

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To create laws exclusive to specific member states

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a recognized stage within the Ordinary Legislative Procedure?

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Third Reading

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Second Reading

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First Reading

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Conciliation

Question 17

According to the Ordinary Legislative Procedure, what are the powers of the European Parliament?

Accepted Answer

To amend, approve, or reject proposed legislation

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To veto legislation proposed by the Council

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To initiate new legislative proposals

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To adopt legislation independently of the Council

Question 18

Who is responsible for initiating legislative proposals in the European Union?

Accepted Answer

European Commission

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European Parliament

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Council of the European Union

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European Council

Question 19

Which EU institution is typically the first to consider and vote on a legislative proposal under the Ordinary Legislative Procedure?

Accepted Answer

European Parliament

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European Commission

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European Council

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Council of the European Union

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a recognized stage in the Ordinary Legislative Procedure?

Accepted Answer

Trilogue

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First reading

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Conciliation

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Second reading

Question 21

What is the primary function of the Council of the European Union within the Ordinary Legislative Procedure?

Accepted Answer

To represent the interests of member states and adopt legislation jointly with the European Parliament

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To approve legislation without amendments

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To initiate legislative proposals

Question 22

Which of the following is a distinctive characteristic of the Ordinary Legislative Procedure?

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It involves both the European Parliament and the Council as equal co-legislators.

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It always results in the adoption of legislation.

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It is the exclusive procedure used to make EU laws.

Question 23

What is the primary purpose of the first reading in the Ordinary Legislative Procedure?

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To allow the European Parliament to express its initial position on the Commission's proposal.

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To initiate negotiations between the European Parliament and the Council.

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To finalize the adoption of legislation.

Question 24

What is the Ordinary Legislative Procedure also commonly known as?

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Co-decision procedure

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Cooperation procedure

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Ordinary consultation procedure

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Assent procedure