40 Questions
What is the primary function of the Treaty of the European Union (TEU)?
To define the general provisions of the European Union, including its purpose and governance framework
What is the significance of the Charter of Fundamental Rights (CFR)?
It has the same legal value as the primary treaties
What is the purpose of secondary legislation?
To provide detailed rules for the implementation of primary treaties
What is the main distinction between regulations, directives, and decisions, on the one hand, and recommendations and opinions, on the other?
Their binding legal effect
What is the significance of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU)?
It outlines the policy areas in which EU Institutions and Member States can be active
What is the main purpose of the four freedoms?
To facilitate the free movement of goods, persons, services, and capital
What is the role of Member States in achieving environmental objectives?
They are obliged to fulfill environmental objectives set out in the treaties
What is the significance of Article 288 TFEU?
It defines the types of legal acts in the European Union
What type of offenses are mentioned in the context of Spanish law?
Administrative offenses
What is the European Commission subject to regarding access to documents?
Transparency requirements
Why did the Spanish government take legal action against taxpayers?
To avoid answering freedom of information requests
What is the principle of transparency applied to?
Only public authorities
What type of documents are exempt from transparency regulations?
Emails and private communications
What is the Spanish government's demand regarding the Rubiales investigation?
Urgent and transparent
What is the format of the decision of the authority in the context of transparency?
Irrelevant to the right to access documents
What is the status of FIFA in relation to transparency?
Private organization, not subject to transparency
What is the primary role of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)?
Ensuring uniform interpretation and application of EU law
Which body is responsible for the democratic scrutiny of all EU institutions?
EU Parliament
What is the maximum number of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) a country can have?
96
Which function does NOT belong to the European Central Bank (ECB)?
Auditing the EU's finances
Who can request the European Commission to draft new legislation on a particular topic?
EU Parliament
What is one of the primary legislative functions of the EU Parliament?
Reviewing the Commission’s work programme
How often is the number of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) decided?
Every election
Which institution manages the euro and controls inflation in the Eurozone?
European Central Bank
What is a key characteristic of a provision that has Direct Effect in EU law?
It confers rights on individuals who can rely on them before national courts.
Which statement best describes the ‘reverse vertical effect’ in EU law?
Regulations can have reverse vertical effect once they have entered into force, unlike directives.
What is the principle of consistent interpretation in the context of Indirect Effect?
Authorities must interpret national law in light of EU directives to ensure consistency with EU objectives.
Which principle guarantees that individuals can enforce their EU-derived rights before independent courts?
Principle of Effective Judicial Protection
Which of the following is not required for the effective judicial protection principle to be considered implemented?
The right to appeal any court decision to the European Court of Justice
What is a common feature of EU law breaches by Member States?
Treaty provisions may be violated by national laws or decisions.
What obligation do national authorities have under the principle of consistent interpretation?
To interpret national law in a way that ensures it aligns with the EU directive's purpose.
Which judicial process requirement is not essential for the effective judicial protection of EU law?
Option for non-public deliberations to ensure privacy
What ensures that the EU operates within a legal framework providing predictability and fairness?
The rule of law
Which principles are adhered to by EU administrative law?
Proportionality, subsidiarity, and transparency
Which institutions form the EU's legislative branch?
The European Parliament and the Council of the European Union
Who primarily represents the interests of the member states within the EU's decision-making process?
The Council of the European Union
What is the main role of the EU's executive branch?
Implement laws
Which branch of the EU government is responsible for interpreting laws?
The Court of Justice of the European Union
Which principle ensures that decisions in the EU are taken as closely as possible to the citizen?
Subsidiarity
How are the EU treaties approved by the member states?
Voluntary and democratic ratification processes
This quiz covers the basics of EU administrative law, including the rule of law and separation of powers within the EU's institutions.
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