EU Administrative Law: Structure and Principles
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What is the primary purpose of the Treaty of the European Union (TEU)?

  • To set out the provisions for enhanced cooperation among Member States
  • To define the EU's institutional framework and democratic principles (correct)
  • To outline the EU's environmental objectives
  • To establish the EU's common foreign and security policy

    • Which treaty contains provisions related to the EU's common foreign and security policy?

  • Treaty of the European Union (TEU) (correct)
  • Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU)
  • Charter of Fundamental Rights (CFR)
  • All of the above

    • What is the primary function of the Charter of Fundamental Rights (CFR)?

  • To establish the EU's institutional framework
  • To outline the EU's environmental objectives
  • To set out the provisions for enhanced cooperation among Member States
  • To protect and promote fundamental rights within the EU (correct)

    • What is the main purpose of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU)?

    <p>To establish the EU's institutional framework and policy areas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a fundamental freedom outlined in the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU)?

    <p>Free movement of information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the European Institutions according to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU)?

    <p>To pursue environmental objectives concerning climate change (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the Charter of Fundamental Rights (CFR) and the treaties?

    <p>The CFR has the same legal value as the treaties (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Treaty of the European Union (TEU)?

    <p>To define the EU's institutional framework and democratic principles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Member States according to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU)?

    <p>To fulfill environmental objectives set by the EU Institutions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the Treaty of the European Union (TEU) and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU)?

    <p>The TEU outlines the EU's institutional framework, while the TFEU outlines policy areas (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fundamental principle underlying the EU's functioning?

    <p>Separation of powers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the Council of the European Union?

    <p>Representing the voice of the member states (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unique characteristic of the European Parliament?

    <p>It is staffed by people elected by citizens themselves (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of treaty amendments in the EU?

    <p>To prepare for new member countries and introduce new areas of cooperation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many main institutions are there in the EU's institutional architecture?

    <p>7 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the Council of the European Union?

    <p>To coordinate EU countries' policies and adopt EU laws (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between the European Council and the Council of the European Union?

    <p>The European Council sets broad EU policy direction, while the Council of the European Union coordinates policies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key responsibilities of the Council of the European Union?

    <p>To develop the EU's foreign and security policy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if there is no agreement between the Council of the European Union and the Parliament?

    <p>No new legislation is passed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the Council of the European Union and the European Central Bank?

    <p>The Council discusses monetary policy with the European Central Bank (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Treaty of the European Union (TEU) in the context of the EU's constitutional framework?

    <p>It contains the basic constitutional principles on which the EU is based (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key provision of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU)?

    <p>The 4 freedoms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the Charter of Fundamental Rights (CFR) and the treaties?

    <p>The CFR has the same legal value as the treaties (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Treaty of the European Union (TEU) in the context of the EU's institutions and governance framework?

    <p>It sets out the EU's democratic principles and governance framework (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) in the context of the EU's policies?

    <p>It sets out the policy areas in which EU institutions and Member States can be active (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of a regulation in the context of EU law?

    <p>It is binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all member states. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between a regulation and a directive in terms of application?

    <p>A regulation is directly applicable, while a directive requires transposition into national legislation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario can a directive have direct effect in a member state?

    <p>When the directive is not transposed into national law or has been transposed incorrectly. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of additional legal arrangements at the national level in relation to regulations?

    <p>To achieve effective application of the regulation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nature of recommendations and opinions in EU law?

    <p>They are not binding legal acts. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of implementing acts in EU law?

    <p>To specify how legislation should be implemented with regard to highly technical aspects. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between decisions and directives in EU law?

    <p>Decisions are binding for specific individuals or companies, while directives are EU laws relating to specific cases. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of adopting EU laws?

    <p>The Commission proposes legislation, the Parliament and Council discuss, and if successful, it is implemented into EU law. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility for implementing EU law?

    <p>EU countries. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can provide feedback on the draft text of an implementing act?

    <p>Citizens and other stakeholders. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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