Chapter 6 Self-test questions

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The most important international treaty concerned with the protection of human rights is the _______________.

Your response

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The Union is Signatory to the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms 1950 (ECHR)

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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The EU Charter of Fundamental Rights is legally binding and has the same legal status as the Treaties.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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In Watson (case 118/75) Italy's expelling Ms Watson was found to be illegal because:

Italy was in breach of the fundamental right of free movement of workers enshrined in Article 45 TFEU. correct incorrect

the Italian authorities were in breach of the principle of proportionality. correct incorrect

the Italian authorities failed to provide Ms Watson with adequate procedural rights. correct incorrect

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National courts must give effect to the general principles of Union law: [Please select all that apply]

in their task of enforcing Union rights. correct incorrect

where the contested measure is in derogation of EU fundamental principles. correct incorrect

when the State is acting as agent for the Union. correct incorrect

where the national court is applying national rules which do not fall within the scope of Union law. correct incorrect