EU Law and External Trade Relations
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Which country was NOT a member of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) at its establishment?

  • Spain (correct)
  • Belgium
  • Germany
  • Netherlands

    • Who were the founding fathers of the European Union?

  • John F. Kennedy, Charles de Gaulle, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin
  • Winston Churchill, Konrad Adenauer, Alcide De Gasperi, Robert Schuman, and Jean Monnet (correct)
  • Margaret Thatcher, Angela Merkel, Emmanuel Macron, and Matteo Renzi
  • Mao Zedong, Kim Il-sung, Ho Chi Minh, and Nikita Khrushchev

    • How many new members joined the European Union in the Fifth Enlargement in 2004?

  • 5
  • 7
  • 10 (correct)
  • 12

    • Which country is currently listed as a candidate country for joining the European Union?

    <p>Iceland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many official languages are used within the European Union as of February 2012?

    <p>23</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following countries did NOT join the EU during the 1986 Third Enlargement?

    <p>Greece</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the European Council responsible for?

    <p>Setting overall guidelines for EU policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who participates in the Council of Ministers?

    <p>Foreign affairs ministers or ministers responsible for the subject under discussion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body of the EU is directly elected by the citizens of the EU countries?

    <p>European Parliament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term length for members of the European Parliament?

    <p>5 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body of the EU can dismiss the European Commission?

    <p>European Parliament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often is the European Council held?

    <p>At least four times a year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the ASEAN countries under the AFAS agreement?

    <p>To implement packages of commitments for economic integration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sector is NOT covered by the commitments under AFAS?

    <p>Agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the Sixth Package of Commitments under AFAS implemented?

    <p>February 26, 2009</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following services sectors is NOT mentioned in the text as part of the commitments?

    <p>Manufacturing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the end goal of economic integration as per the Vision 2020?

    <p>To deepen and broaden economic integration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the Fourth Package of Commitments under AFAS implemented?

    <p>December 08, 2006</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main responsibility of the 'Court of Justice of the EU'?

    <p>Settlement of legal disputes between EU governments and EU institutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many Judges make up the 'Court of Justice'?

    <p>27</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the 'General Court' created in 1988?

    <p>Assisting the 'Court of Justice' with its caseload</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are the 'Advocates-General' in the 'Court of Justice'?

    <p>Individuals who present opinions on cases before the Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the 'Civil Service Tribunal' established in 2004?

    <p>Ruling on disagreements between the EU and its staff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term of office for Judges in the 'Court of Justice'?

    <p>6 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between a Regulation and a Directive in the EU?

    <p>A Directive requires member states to achieve a goal with flexibility, while a Regulation is directly applicable with no need for national legislation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of EU legislative act allows EU institutions to make suggestions without imposing legal obligations?

    <p>Recommendations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Direct Effect of EU law refer to?

    <p>The direct applicability of EU law on EU citizens regardless of national laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does Vertical Effect of Direct Effect occur?

    <p>Between individuals and the state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of EU legislative act is binding upon those to whom it is specifically addressed?

    <p>Decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Horizontal Effect from Vertical Effect of Direct Effect?

    <p>Horizontal Effect applies to relations between individuals and the state, while Vertical Effect deals with relations between member states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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