30 Questions
Which country was NOT a member of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) at its establishment?
Spain
Who were the founding fathers of the European Union?
Winston Churchill, Konrad Adenauer, Alcide De Gasperi, Robert Schuman, and Jean Monnet
How many new members joined the European Union in the Fifth Enlargement in 2004?
10
Which country is currently listed as a candidate country for joining the European Union?
Iceland
How many official languages are used within the European Union as of February 2012?
23
Which of the following countries did NOT join the EU during the 1986 Third Enlargement?
Greece
What is the European Council responsible for?
Setting overall guidelines for EU policies
Who participates in the Council of Ministers?
Foreign affairs ministers or ministers responsible for the subject under discussion
Which body of the EU is directly elected by the citizens of the EU countries?
European Parliament
What is the term length for members of the European Parliament?
5 years
Which body of the EU can dismiss the European Commission?
European Parliament
How often is the European Council held?
At least four times a year
What is the purpose of the ASEAN countries under the AFAS agreement?
To implement packages of commitments for economic integration
Which sector is NOT covered by the commitments under AFAS?
Agriculture
When was the Sixth Package of Commitments under AFAS implemented?
February 26, 2009
Which of the following services sectors is NOT mentioned in the text as part of the commitments?
Manufacturing
What is the end goal of economic integration as per the Vision 2020?
To deepen and broaden economic integration
When was the Fourth Package of Commitments under AFAS implemented?
December 08, 2006
What is the main responsibility of the 'Court of Justice of the EU'?
Settlement of legal disputes between EU governments and EU institutions
How many Judges make up the 'Court of Justice'?
27
What is the primary function of the 'General Court' created in 1988?
Assisting the 'Court of Justice' with its caseload
Who are the 'Advocates-General' in the 'Court of Justice'?
Individuals who present opinions on cases before the Court
What is the role of the 'Civil Service Tribunal' established in 2004?
Ruling on disagreements between the EU and its staff
What is the term of office for Judges in the 'Court of Justice'?
6 years
What is the main difference between a Regulation and a Directive in the EU?
A Directive requires member states to achieve a goal with flexibility, while a Regulation is directly applicable with no need for national legislation.
Which type of EU legislative act allows EU institutions to make suggestions without imposing legal obligations?
Recommendations
What does Direct Effect of EU law refer to?
The direct applicability of EU law on EU citizens regardless of national laws
In what way does Vertical Effect of Direct Effect occur?
Between individuals and the state
Which type of EU legislative act is binding upon those to whom it is specifically addressed?
Decisions
What distinguishes Horizontal Effect from Vertical Effect of Direct Effect?
Horizontal Effect applies to relations between individuals and the state, while Vertical Effect deals with relations between member states.
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