European Commission: Roles and Composition
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What is the role of the 27 Commissioners in the European Commission?

  • To draft proposals for new European laws
  • To oversee and implement EU policies
  • To manage the day-to-day business of implementing EU policies (correct)
  • To enforce EU law with the Court of Justice
  • What does the Commission do when proposing new laws to Parliament and the Council?

  • Set broad long-term spending priorities for the EU
  • Debate with the Council and Parliament to adopt it as a law
  • Send the draft to the Court of Auditors for approval
  • Seek approval from at least half of the 27 Commissioners (correct)
  • What is one of the responsibilities of the Commission regarding the EU's budget?

  • Proposing new laws to protect the interests of the EU and its citizens
  • Drawing up an annual budget for approval by Parliament and the Council (correct)
  • Checking that each member country is applying EU law properly
  • Setting broad long-term spending priorities for the EU
  • What is the role of the Commission as 'guardian of the Treaties'?

    <p>Checking that each member country is applying EU law properly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who sets broad long-term spending priorities for the EU?

    <p>The Council and Parliament together with the Commission</p> Signup and view all the answers

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