Chapter 4 -The European Union

Question 1

Primary sources of EU law

Answer 1

Treaties

Question 2

Treaties

Answer 2

The only primary source of EU law. Treaties are signed by the Head of Government/Heads of State of all member states

Question 3

Secondary sources of EU law

Answer 3

Directives and Regulations

Question 4

Directives

Answer 4

A form of EU secondary legislation address to one or more member states requiring them to amend their national law to meet its broad objectives

Question 5

Regulations

Answer 5

A form of EU secondary legislation which is directly applicable in all member states

Question 6

European commision

Answer 6

An executive body with considerable political power.

It can plan policies and propose new laws to achieve the aims of the WU Treaties.

Question 7

Council of the European Union

Answer 7

Has legislative function and it is responsible together with the European Parliament for passing the laws of the European Union proposed by The European Commission

Question 8

European Parliament

Answer 8

An Elected law-making body with number of legislative functions.
Has 705 Democratically elected MEPs

Question 9

European Council

Answer 9

The heads if State/Government set out the general political direction and priorities of the EU

Question 10

Court of Justice of the European Union

Answer 10

Consists of one judge from each member state of European Union advised by nine independent Advocates-General.

Question 11

The 5 main types of cases

Answer 11

1. Proceedings for failure to fulfil an obligation
2. Preliminary ruling procedure
3. Actions for annulment
4. Actions for failure to act
5. Direct actions