EU Law Overview: Master the Legal Framework of the European Union

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental freedom guaranteed by the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union?

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Right to vote in local elections

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Free movement of goods

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Free movement of services

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Free movement of capital

Question 2

Which principle allows individuals to directly enforce EU regulations in national courts?

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Direct effect

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Supremacy

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Indirect effect

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Proportionality

Question 3

Which principle forms the cornerstone of the EU's legal framework?

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Supremacy of EU Law

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Decentralized Governance

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Protection of National Sovereignty

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Harmonization of Legal Systems

Question 4

Which of the following is **not** an institution of the European Union?

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International Monetary Fund

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European Parliament

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European Council

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Court of Auditors

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a primary source of EU law?

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International Law

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Treaties

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Regulations

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Directives

Question 6

Which of the following establishes the EU institutions?

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Treaties of the European Union

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European Commission

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European Parliament

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Council of the European Union

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental economic freedom guaranteed by the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU)?

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Freedom of religion

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Free movement of goods

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Free movement of services

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Free movement of capital

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT an institution of the European Union?

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International Monetary Fund

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European Parliament

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European Council

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European Commission

Question 9

According to EU law, which entity holds the exclusive authority to interpret its provisions?

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Court of Justice of the EU

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National courts

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Member states

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a primary decision-making body within the European Union's institutional framework?

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European Central Bank

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European Parliament

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European Commission

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Council of the European Union

Question 11

Which of the following is a unique characteristic of the EU legal system?

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Primacy of EU law over national law

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Direct effect of EU regulations

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Uniform interpretation of EU treaties

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Adherence to common law principles

Question 12

Which of the following is **not** a primary responsibility of the European Commission?

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Interpreting EU law

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Proposing legislation

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Implementing EU law

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Representing the EU internationally

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a primary source of EU law?

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General Principles of EU Law

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Treaties

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Regulations

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Directives

Question 14

Which of the following is a political objective rather than a fundamental principle of EU law?

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Subsidiarity

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Supremacy

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Direct effect

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Proportionality

Question 15

Identify the fundamental principles of EU law:

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Supremacy

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Direct effect

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Proportionality

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Cooperative federalism

Question 16

Which court is the highest judicial authority in the European Union, responsible for interpreting and enforcing EU law?

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European Court of Justice

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European Court of Human Rights

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Court of Justice of the European Free Trade Association

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General Court

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in relation to EU law?

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Initiating new legislative proposals within the EU framework

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Ensuring uniform interpretation of EU treaties and legislation

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Validating the legality of EU regulations and directives

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Resolving disputes between EU member states regarding EU law

Question 18

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

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Resolving disputes between member states

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Proposing legislation

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Implementing legislation

Question 19

Which organization is NOT an institution of the European Union?

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International Monetary Fund

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European Parliament

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European Council

Question 20

Which of the following is a key characteristic of the EU legislative process?

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It emphasizes transparency and public involvement.

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It is a secretive process, involving only the European Commission and the Council of the EU.

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It is conducted solely in French and English.

Question 21

Which of the following cases is NOT a landmark case in which the ECJ issued a preliminary ruling?

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Case 186/94, Marbury v. Madison

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Case 26/62, Van Gend en Loos

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Case 6/64, Costa v. ENEL

Question 22

Which EU institution shares legislative authority with the European Parliament?

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Council of the European Union

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European Council

Question 23

Which of the following is **not** a characteristic of EU law?

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Prospective effect

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Direct applicability

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Uniform interpretation

Question 24

What is the significance of the principle of sincere cooperation in EU law, and how does it affect member states' responsibilities?

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Member states must actively pursue EU goals, even if they disagree with them.

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The principle only applies to EU members who signed the Treaty on European Union.

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The principle is not legally binding on member states.

Question 25

How has the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) influenced the development of EU fundamental rights law?

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The ECHR has served as a model for EU fundamental rights law, and the EU Court of Justice often refers to it in its judgments.

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The ECHR has had no impact on EU fundamental rights law.

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The ECHR has been fully incorporated into EU law.

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The ECHR has been replaced by the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT an institution of the European Union?

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United Nations General Assembly

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European Parliament

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European Council

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European Commission

Question 27

The ordinary legislative procedure primarily involves which two EU institutions?

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European Parliament and Council

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European Commission and Court of Justice

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European Parliament and European Council

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European Commission and Council

Question 28

The principle of primacy of EU law over national law mainly implies that:

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National courts must apply EU law if it conflicts with national law

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National courts can choose to apply EU law or national law as they see fit

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EU law is only binding on national courts in certain specific areas

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National law always takes precedence over EU law

Question 29

Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of the EU legislative process?

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High levels of transparency and public involvement

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Requirement for unanimous approval from all member states

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Heavy reliance on the Common Agricultural Policy as a bargaining tool

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Exclusive dominance by the European Commission

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a significant challenge currently facing the European Union?

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Increasing birth rates

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Economic inequality

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Climate change

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Terrorism

Question 31

Which concept is central to the EU's approach to human rights?

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Fundamental rights

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Subsidarity

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Proportionality

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Supremacy

Question 32

Which of the following is a primary institution of the European Union, responsible for proposing laws and overseeing their implementation?

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The European Commission

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The European Council

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The European Parliament

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The Court of Justice of the EU

Question 33

The principle of supremacy of EU law implies that:

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EU law takes precedence over national law in certain areas

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National law takes precedence over EU law

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EU law and national law are on equal footing

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The principle of supremacy does not apply to the United Kingdom

Question 34

The primary role of the European Court of Justice is to:

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Interpret and apply EU law

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Make new EU laws

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Enforce EU laws

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Advise the EU institutions on legal matters

Question 35

What is the current status of the United Kingdom's relationship with the European Union following Brexit?

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The UK has left the EU but remains subject to certain EU laws

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The UK has left the EU and is no longer subject to EU law

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The UK is still a member of the EU

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The UK has applied to rejoin the EU

Question 36

Which of the following is **not** considered a primary institution of the European Union (EU)?

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Bank of England

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European Parliament

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European Council

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Court of Justice of the European Union

Question 37

The EU's legislative decision-making process typically follows which procedure?

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A co-decision procedure involving both the European Parliament and the Council

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A unilateral decision made solely by the European Commission

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A majority vote within the European Council

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A referendum conducted in each member state

Question 38

Which of the following freedoms is guaranteed by the EU's internal market?

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Freedom of movement of goods

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Freedom of peaceful assembly

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Freedom of expression

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Right to a fair trial

Question 39

What serves as the legal foundation for EU law?

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The Treaty on European Union

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The Charter of Fundamental Rights

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The European Convention on Human Rights

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The Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties

Question 40

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

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To interpret and enforce EU law

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To enact legislation for the EU

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To appoint members of the European Commission

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To represent member states in the European Council

Question 41

What is a likely scenario for the future of EU law?

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It will continue to evolve and adapt to emerging challenges

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It will be replaced by a new system of international law

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It will be abolished altogether

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It is impossible to predict

Question 42

What is the main objective of the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)?

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Promote sustainable farming practices

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Reduce agricultural production within the EU

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Increase competitiveness of non-EU agricultural products

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Eliminate financial support for farmers

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT an official EU institution?

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The International Court of Justice

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The European Parliament

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The European Council

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The European Commission

Question 44

Which court has the exclusive jurisdiction to interpret EU law and annul EU acts?

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The Court of Justice of the European Union

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The European Court of Human Rights

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The International Criminal Court

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The Supreme Court of each Member State

Question 45

Which principle allows individuals to invoke EU law directly in national courts?

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Direct effect

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Supremacy

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Subsidiarity

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Proportionality

Question 46

What is the primary governing document outlining the current relationship between the UK and the EU?

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The Trade and Cooperation Agreement

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The Treaty on European Union

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The Withdrawal Agreement

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The Single European Act

Question 47

Which of the following best describes the legal nature of the European Union?

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A sui generis legal entity

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A confederation of sovereign states

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A federation of states

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An intergovernmental organization

Question 48

Which principle ensures that EU action should be limited to areas where it is genuinely necessary and cannot be effectively addressed by individual Member States?

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Subsidiarity

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Supremacy

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Proportionality

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Solidarity

Question 49

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

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Council of Europe

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European Commission

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European Parliament

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European Central Bank

Question 50

Freedom of movement of goods is a fundamental freedom guaranteed by the EU.

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True

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False

Question 51

The principle of supremacy implies that EU law:

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Takes precedence over national law in case of conflict.

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Is subordinate to national law.

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Has equal status with national law.

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Only applies to specific areas explicitly delegated by member states.

Question 52

Economic inequality is a significant challenge facing the EU

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True

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False

Question 53

Which of the following is a core EU institution?

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European Commission

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House of Lords

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Council of Europe

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Office of the Prime Minister

Question 54

Which of the following freedoms is enshrined in the EU's internal market?

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Free movement of goods

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Freedom of assembly

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Right to privacy

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Right to a fair trial

Question 55

What legal principle establishes the precedence of EU law over national law in certain areas?

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Supremacy of EU law

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Hierarchy of norms

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Federal supremacy

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Direct effect

Question 56

Which of these is a fundamental characteristic of the EU's internal market?

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Elimination of trade barriers

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Introduction of a common currency only

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Standardization of product specifications only

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Harmonization of environmental regulations only

Question 57

What is the primary function of the Court of Justice of the EU?

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To ensure uniform interpretation and application of EU law

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To represent the EU in international negotiations

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To draft and propose EU legislation

Question 58

Which of the following is not a primary source of EU law?

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Case law of national courts

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Regulations

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Directives

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Treaties

Question 59

What principle dictates that EU actions should be taken at the most appropriate level of government?

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Subsidiarity

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Proportionality

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Solidarity

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Supremacy

Question 60

Which of the following is a potential advantage of EU membership for the UK?

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Increased trade opportunities

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Greater control over domestic policy

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Reduced levels of immigration

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Elimination of budget contributions

Question 61

What term is used to refer to the process of a member state withdrawing from the EU?

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Withdrawal

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Secession

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Deregistration

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Expulsion

Question 62

In the EU legislative process, which institution is responsible for proposing and drafting legislation?

Accepted Answer

European Commission

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Council of the European Union

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European Court of Justice

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European Parliament

Question 63

Among the fundamental freedoms guaranteed by the EU internal market, which one is NOT included?

Accepted Answer

Freedom of religion

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Freedom of movement of goods

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Freedom of movement of workers

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Freedom of establishment

Question 64

In the hierarchy of EU legal sources, which one is considered the primary source?

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The Treaties

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The case law of the Court of Justice

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International agreements

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EU secondary legislation