Master EU Law Sources: Treaties, Regulations, Directives, Decisions

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a source of European Union law?

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National Statutes

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Treaties

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Regulations

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Directives

Question 2

Regulations are directly applicable in all member states, meaning they:

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Are directly binding on individuals and member states without any need for further action

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Must be transposed into national law before taking effect

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Can only be adopted by the European Council

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Are subject to the principle of proportionality

Question 3

Which of the following is a unique characteristic of directives?

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They give member states the flexibility to choose how to achieve the desired results

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They are directly applicable in all member states

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They set out detailed rules that must be followed by member states

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They are binding on all institutions of the EU and individuals

Question 4

Decisions are binding on:

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Only the member states to which they are addressed

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All member states

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Both individuals and member states

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Only the institutions of the EU

Question 5

Which of the following is a fundamental principle establishing the relationship between EU law and national law?

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Supremacy

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Direct effect

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Mutual recognition

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Subsidiarity

Question 6

The principle of subsidiarity means that the EU should act when:

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It is more efficient for the EU to act than individual member states

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It is necessary to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market

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It is necessary for the EU to harmonize national laws

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It is in the best interests of the EU as a whole

Question 7

Which of the following describes the primary responsibility of the European Commission?

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Proposing legislation to the Council and Parliament

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Enacting legislation

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Interpreting and enforcing EU law

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Representing the EU in international affairs

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a key objective of the European Union?

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Restricting immigration

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Promoting peace and stability in Europe

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Creating a single market for goods and services

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Establishing a common currency

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT considered a source of European Union law?

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Case law

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Treaties

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Directives

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Regulations

Question 10

What is the legal effect of a regulation under EU law?

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It is directly applicable in all member states without the need for national implementation.

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It is binding only on the member states to which it is addressed, and requires national implementation.

Question 11

Which of the following is a characteristic of a directive?

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It requires member states to implement it into national law within a specified timeframe.

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It is directly applicable in all member states without the need for national implementation.

Question 12

What is the primary role of the Court of Justice of the European Union in relation to EU law?

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To interpret and enforce EU law, ensuring uniform application across member states.

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To make new EU laws.

Question 13

Which of the following principles is NOT a fundamental principle of EU law?

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Efficiency

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Supremacy

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Subsidiarity

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Proportionality

Question 14

What is the relationship between EU law and national law of member states?

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EU law prevails over national law in areas where the EU has exclusive competence.

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National law always prevails over EU law.

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EU law and national law are entirely separate and do not interact.

Question 15

What is the main legislative body responsible for creating EU law?

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The European Parliament and the Council of the European Union, acting jointly through the ordinary legislative procedure.

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The European Commission.

Question 16

What are the main forms of EU secondary legislation?

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Regulations, Directives, Decisions, and Recommendations.

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Question 17

Which of the following sources of law is NOT binding within the European Union?

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Recommendations

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Regulations

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Directives

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Decisions

Question 18

What is the primary purpose of a directive in EU law?

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To establish general principles that must be transposed into national law

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To create directly applicable rules that bind individuals and member states

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To provide guidance to member states on how to implement EU law

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To amend existing treaties

Question 19

What is the principle of supremacy in EU law?

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EU law takes precedence over national law in cases of conflict

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National law takes precedence over EU law in all cases

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EU law and national law are on an equal footing

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EU law only applies to member states that have ratified the relevant treaties

Question 20

Which of the following is a characteristic of a decision adopted by the Council of the European Union?

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Binding only on the member states to which it is addressed

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Directly applicable in all member states

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Creates general principles that must be transposed into national law

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Can be amended by the European Parliament

Question 21

In terms of their effect, what is the key difference between a regulation and a directive in EU law?

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Regulations are directly applicable in all member states, while directives must be transposed into national law

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Directives are directly applicable in all member states, while regulations must be transposed into national law

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Regulations and directives have the same effect in terms of their applicability

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Directives are binding only on member states, while regulations are binding on individuals and member states

Question 22

What is the significance of the doctrine of direct effect in EU law?

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It allows individuals to enforce EU law directly against member states in national courts

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It ensures that EU law is uniformly interpreted across all member states

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It gives the European Commission the power to directly enforce EU law against member states

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It requires member states to transpose all EU directives into national law within a specific timeframe