Chapter 3 Self-test questions

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What does the 'transfer of powers' mean?

Member States transfer all powers to the Union. correct incorrect

Member States transfer powers in limited agreed fields only. correct incorrect

Member States retain powers over all areas if they wish. correct incorrect

The Union decides which powers should be transferred. correct incorrect

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'Attributed competence' describes the range and limit of powers or competences transferred to the Union.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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The competences of the Union can be extended only by Treaty amendment.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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The Treaty definition of 'Proportionality' in Art. 5 TEU reads: 'the content and form of Union action shall not exceed what is _________ to achieve the objectives of the Treaties.'

Your response

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What does the principle of 'subsidiarity' mean?

That decisions be taken at the most appropriate level and, in the European Union context, this focuses on whether a decision should be taken at the level of the Union or the level of the member States. correct incorrect

That the Union is subsidiary to the member States. correct incorrect

That the member States are subsidiary to the Union. correct incorrect

That the Union and member States always share decision making. correct incorrect

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Complete the following sentence: The legal base of a legislative Act …

plays no significant role in lawmaking. correct incorrect

is the same for all acts of the Union. correct incorrect

determines which lawmaking procedure is used and the extent to which named institutions participate in the process. correct incorrect

is decided by the Court of Justice. correct incorrect

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Complete the following sentence: The increase in the number and complexity of lawmaking procedures resulted from …

the increase in the number of member States. correct incorrect

the increase in the European Parliament's lawmaking powers. correct incorrect

the change in voting arrangements in Council. correct incorrect

a number of developments, including the increase in the number of member States, the increase in the lawmaking powers of the European Parliament, changes to voting in Council, and increasing policy areas attributed to the Union. correct incorrect

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The codecision procedure provides the European Parliament and Council with equal lawmaking powers.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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The delegation of decision making to the Commission by the Council is subject to the setting up of a system of __________ __________.

Your response