EU Institutions: Master European Union Law with Online Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following is not a primary institution of the European Union?

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European Court of Auditors

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European Commission

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European Parliament

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European Council

Question 2

What is the primary role of the European Commission within the EU institutional framework?

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To initiate and enforce EU legislation

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To adopt EU laws and treaties

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To represent the EU on the international stage

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To interpret EU law

Question 3

Which of the following methods of decision-making is most commonly used by the Council of the European Union?

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Qualified majority voting

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Unanimity

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Simple majority voting

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Consensus

Question 4

What is the primary function of the Court of Justice of the European Union?

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To ensure the uniform interpretation and application of EU law

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To draft EU legislation

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To appoint the members of the European Commission

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To negotiate international treaties on behalf of the EU

Question 5

Which of the following is a key principle of the EU's institutional structure?

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Supremacy of EU law

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Separation of powers

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Direct election of the European Parliament

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Absolute majority voting in the Council

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a significant change introduced by the Lisbon Treaty in the EU institutional framework?

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Abolition of the rotating presidency

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Expansion of the powers of the European Parliament

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Creation of the post of President of the European Council

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Establishment of the European External Action Service

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a power of the European Parliament?

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Managing the EU's finances

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Adopting EU legislation jointly with the Council

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Amending proposed legislation from the Commission

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Supervising the implementation of EU law

Question 8

Who holds the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union?

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The Prime Minister or President of the member state holding the presidency

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The President of the European Commission

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The President of the European Parliament

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The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy

Question 9

Which EU institution is responsible for providing economic and social advice to the other EU institutions?

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European Economic and Social Committee

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European Parliament

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European Commission

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Committee of the Regions

Question 10

What is the primary responsibility of the European Court of Justice?

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To interpret and enforce EU law

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To adopt EU legislation

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To coordinate economic policies among member states

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To represent the EU in international negotiations

Question 11

Which EU institution has the exclusive right to initiate legislation?

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European Commission

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European Parliament

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Council of the European Union

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European Council

Question 12

What is the principle that limits the powers of the EU to those explicitly granted by the member states?

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Principle of conferral

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Principle of subsidiarity

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Principle of proportionality

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Principle of supremacy

Question 13

Which EU institution is primarily responsible for implementing EU policies and managing the EU's budget?

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European Commission

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European Parliament

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Council of the European Union

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European Central Bank

Question 14

What is the name of the regular meetings where EU leaders determine the overall direction and priorities of the Union?

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European Council Summits

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European Parliament Plenary Sessions

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Council of Ministers Meetings

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Commission College Meetings

Question 15

Which EU institution is entrusted with the responsibility of upholding EU law and initiating legal proceedings against member states for non-compliance?

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European Court of Justice

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European Ombudsman

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European Court of Auditors

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European Commission

Question 16

In the EU decision-making process, which institution represents the interests of member states and shares legislative authority with the European Parliament?

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Council of the European Union

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European Council

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European Commission

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European Central Bank

Question 17

Which EU institution is responsible for initiating and implementing EU policies and programs?

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European Commission

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European Parliament

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Council of the European Union

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European Court of Auditors

Question 18

Within the EU, which institution is tasked with auditing and scrutinizing the EU's financial operations?

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European Court of Auditors

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European Central Bank

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European Investment Bank

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European Stability Mechanism

Question 19

Identify the EU institution responsible for managing monetary policy and maintaining price stability in the Eurozone.

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European Central Bank

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International Monetary Fund

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Bank of England

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Federal Reserve System

Question 20

Which EU institution is entrusted with the authority to provide binding interpretations of EU law, ensuring its uniform application across member states?

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European Court of Justice

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European Court of Human Rights

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International Court of Justice

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Tribunal of the European Union

Question 21

Identify the EU institution that represents the member states' collective interests at the highest political level.

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European Council

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Council of the European Union

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European Commission

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European Parliament

Question 22

Which EU institution is responsible for investigating allegations of fraud and corruption within EU institutions?

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European Anti-Fraud Office

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European Ombudsman

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European Court of Justice

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European Public Prosecutor's Office

Question 23

Identify the EU institution dedicated to promoting and upholding fundamental rights and freedoms within the European Union.

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European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights

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European Court of Human Rights

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Council of Europe

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European Commission