The European Commission: Powers, Appointments, and Accountability
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What is the primary function of the COREPER in the EU's political system?

  • To prepare council meetings and facilitate decision-making (correct)
  • To represent the EU's general interest in international trade
  • To allocate EU funding to member states
  • To oversee the enforcement of EU laws and regulations
  • Which type of EU policy is primarily concerned with the allocation of EU funding?

  • Foreign policy
  • Macroeconomic policy
  • Regulatory policy
  • Expenditure policy (correct)
  • What is the minimum percentage of member states required to represent for a blocking minority under QMV?

  • 65%
  • 70%
  • 35% (correct)
  • 55%
  • Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the European Commission?

    <p>It is an elected body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the EU's interior policy?

    <p>Free movement of goods and services within the EU</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of legitimacy is concerned with the effectiveness of EU policies in delivering benefits to citizens?

    <p>Output legitimacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the European Commission?

    <p>To promote the general interests of the EU and have policy expertise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can a European Commissioner be removed from office?

    <p>Upon request by the European Council and a verdict by the Court of Justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basis for the number of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) each member state has?

    <p>The member state's population size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the principle of subsidiarity in the EU?

    <p>The EU should only act on matters that cannot be achieved at the national level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the EU's objectives having a historical perspective?

    <p>It ensures that the EU's objectives are consistent with its founding values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between exclusive and shared competence in the EU?

    <p>Exclusive competence refers to areas where the EU has sole decision-making power, while shared competence refers to areas where the EU and member states share decision-making powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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