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Chapter 12 Multiple choice questions
The Institutional Architecture
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Which of the following characterized the three-pillar structure of the EU as it existed from 1993 to 2009?
One intergovernmental pillar and two supranational pillars
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One supranational pillar and two intergovernmental pillars
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Three supranational pillars
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Three intergovernmental pillars
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Which of the following is one of the Union's consultative institutions?
The Council of Ministers
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The Committee of the Regions
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The European Parliament
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The Commission
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Which EU treaty sets out in detail the operation of the European Council?
Treaty of Lisbon
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Treaty of Maastricht
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Treaty of Amsterdam
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Treaty of Nice
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What are the core functions of the Commission?
To approve the budget and implement legislation
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To enact legislation and serve as guardian of the treaties
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To co-legislate with the Parliament and draft the budget
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To draft the budget and propose legislation
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Despite progressive extension of the use of qualified majority voting (QMV), which of the following policy areas remains subject to unanimity?
Tax
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Foreign policy
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Language rules
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All of the above
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The Lisbon Treaty has given more powers in the budgetary process to which EU institution?
European Commission
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European Central Bank
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European Parliament
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Council of Ministers
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What is the Ordinary Legislative Procedure (OLP)?
Qualified majority voting (QMV) in the Council of Ministers and co-decision with the European Parliament (EP)
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Unanimity in the Council of Ministers and co-decision with the European Parliament (EP)
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Qualified majority voting (QMV) in the Council of Ministers and consultation with the European Parliament (EP)
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Qualified majority voting (QMV) in the Council of Ministers and consent with the European Parliament (EP)
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Which of the following EC instruments is used to create legislation that is directly applicable for member states?
Regulations
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Directives
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Decisions
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All of the above
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True or false: The Commission is responsible for the implementation of EU legislation.
True
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False
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Which of the following is
not
a type of EU competence?
Exclusive
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Shared
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Co-ordination
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Inclusive
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