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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?

It is an elected body (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Free movement of goods and services within the EU (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Output legitimacy (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the European Commission?

To promote the general interests of the EU and have policy expertise (B) Signup and view all the answers

How can a European Commissioner be removed from office?

Upon request by the European Council and a verdict by the Court of Justice (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

The member state's population size (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle of subsidiarity in the EU?

The EU should only act on matters that cannot be achieved at the national level (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

It ensures that the EU's objectives are consistent with its founding values (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

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 (B) Signup and view all the answers