EU Decision-Making

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Match each EU institution with its primary role in the EU's decision-making process:

European Parliament = Directly elected body representing EU citizens, involved in adopting laws. European Council = Defines the general political direction and priorities of the EU. Council of Ministers = Adopts laws alongside the European Parliament, composed of government ministers from EU countries. European Commission = Proposes new laws and represents the interests of the EU as a whole.

Match the following EU institutions with their main composition:

European Parliament = Members directly elected by EU citizens. European Council = Heads of State or Government of the EU Member States. Council of Ministers = Government Ministers from all EU countries. European Commission = Represents the interests of the EU as a whole.

Match each action with the EU institution primarily responsible:

Proposing new laws = European Commission Adopting laws = European Parliament and Council of Ministers Defining general political direction = European Council Implementing laws = Member States and the European Commission

Match the EU institution with the entity it primarily represents:

<p>European Parliament = Represents the EU's citizens. European Council = Represents the EU Member States (Heads of State or Government). Council of Ministers = Represents the governments of EU countries. European Commission = Represents the interests of the EU as a whole.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Link each function to the corresponding EU body:

<p>Setting broad policy guidelines = European Council Drafting legislative proposals = European Commission Approving legislation = European Parliament and Council of Ministers Overseeing implementation of EU laws = European Commission</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the description with the appropriate EU decision-making body:

<p>Composed of heads of state or government = European Council Directly elected by EU citizens = European Parliament Represents interests of the EU as a whole = European Commission Made up of government ministers from each EU country = Council of Ministers</p> Signup and view all the answers

Categorize each responsibility to the EU institution best suited:

<p>Outlining EU's political agenda = European Council Initiating EU legislation = European Commission Debating and amending laws = European Parliament Adopting laws and coordinating policies = Council of Ministers</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the EU body with its characteristic feature:

<p>Forum for national leaders = European Council Guardian of the Treaties = European Commission Legislature of the EU = European Parliament Voice of national governments = Council of Ministers</p> Signup and view all the answers

Associate each key activity with the appropriate EU institution:

<p>Setting the EU's strategic priorities = European Council Proposing EU laws and ensuring their enforcement = European Commission Debating and voting on EU legislation = European Parliament Representing the national perspective in EU law-making = Council of Ministers</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the purpose of the EU body:

<p>Shape overall direction of the EU = European Council Draft and propose new EU Laws = European Commission Adopt and amend EU laws = European Parliament Coordinate EU policies = Council of Ministers</p> Signup and view all the answers

Relate each area of authority to the EU entity:

<p>National interests in EU = Council of Ministers Protecting law = European Commission EU citizen interests = European Parliament Strategic planning = European Council</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match each function with the official EU group:

<p>Enforce regulations = European Commission Debate and legislation = European Parliament Oversee policy = European Council Represent Member States = Council of Ministers</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the branch to it's appropriate role:

<p>Heads of state = European Council EU interests = European Commission EU citizens = European Parliament Government ministers = Council of Ministers</p> Signup and view all the answers

Organize descriptions with EU bodies:

<p>Create laws = European Commission Citizen voice = European Parliament Outline direction = European Council Legislative power = Council of Ministers</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match each statement with the relevant EU Institution:

<p>Sets EU broad priorities = European Council Proposes EU law = European Commission Adopts EU laws = European Parliament Implements EU Laws = Council of Ministers</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the process to the correct EU member:

<p>National ministers = Council of Ministers Elected Reps = European Parliament EU Direction = European Council Draft EU laws = European Commission</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the governmental role with the correct EU institution:

<p>Member representation = Council of Ministers Legislative Direction = European Parliament Governmental outline = European Council Law creation = European Commission</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the EU role with the respective body:

<p>Create direction = European Council Law introduction = European Commission Member representation = Council of Ministers Legislative acceptance = European Parliament</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match each EU body with its primary representative voice:

<p>Citizens = European Parliament Member Nations = Council of Ministers Overall EU = European Commission National leadership = European Council</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match each institution to their description:

<p>Directly elected = European Parliament Heads of state = European Council National ministers = Council of Ministers Represents EU = European Commission</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match EU bodies to their responsibilities:

<p>Legislation amendment = European Parliament Policy definition = European Council Regulation enforcement = European Commission State input = Council of Ministers</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match EU powers with the appropriate holder:

<p>Law creation = European Commission Member advocacy = Council of Ministers Political outline = European Council Legislative decisions = European Parliament</p> Signup and view all the answers

Associate entities with actions:

<p>Sets aims = European Council Proposes ideas = European Commission Deciding new law = European Parliament Follow rules = Council of Ministers</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match each branch to its decision:

<p>General goal = European Council Suggest laws = European Commission Adopt Law = European Parliament Make real = Council of Ministers</p> Signup and view all the answers

Each of the following bodies is most directly related to:

<p>Public vote = European Parliament Top Leaders = European Council Approve Rules = Council of Ministers New ideas = European Commission</p> Signup and view all the answers

Related bodies to their goal:

<p>Citizens reps = European Parliament General plan = European Council Members vote = Council of Ministers Plan actions = European Commission</p> Signup and view all the answers

Associate power centers:

<p>Set goals = European Council Rule choice = European Commission Make law = European Parliament Make legal = Council of Ministers</p> Signup and view all the answers

Body relates to:

<p>Plan direct = European Council Law direct = European Commission Citizen direct = European Parliament State issues = Council of Ministers</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match government arm:

<p>Big rules = European Council State rules = Council of Ministers Rule help = European Commission Public help = European Parliament</p> Signup and view all the answers

Role fit:

<p>Plan long = European Council State needs = Council of Ministers Long rules = European Commission All hear = European Parliament</p> Signup and view all the answers

Relate role to group:

<p>Future set = European Council Make steps = European Commission New form = European Parliament State help = Council of Ministers</p> Signup and view all the answers

Area is:

<p>Set long = European Council Start help = European Commission Done list = European Parliament State wish = Council of Ministers</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

European Parliament

Represents EU citizens and is directly elected.

The European Council

It consists of the Heads of State or Government of the EU Member States.

The Council of Ministers

Consists of Government Ministers from all EU countries.

European Commission

Represents the interests of the EU as a whole.

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Role of the European Council

Defines the general political direction and priorities of the EU.

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European Commission's role

Proposes new laws to the European Parliament and Council.

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Role of European Parliament & Council

Adopts new laws proposed by the European Commission.

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Member States & Commission

They implement the laws adopted by the European Parliament and Council.

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Study Notes

  • Decision-making at the EU level includes the participation of various European institutions.
  • The European Parliament represents EU citizens and is directly elected by them.
  • The European Council comprises the Heads of State or Government of the EU Member States.
  • The Council (Council of Ministers) includes Government Ministers from all EU countries.
  • The European Commission represents the interests of the EU as a whole.
  • The European Council defines the general political direction and priorities of the EU.
  • The European Council does not have legislative functions.
  • The European Commission proposes new laws.
  • The European Parliament and the Council adopt the new laws.
  • Member States and the Commission implement the laws.

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