EU Bodies Flashcards
What does the European Council do?
two points
Suspend the rights of a UK member states, if they disobey treaties.
Adopt legally binding acts with autonomy
What are the 4 main bodies of the EU
European Court of Justice
Council of the European Union
European Parliament
The Commission
What is the function of the European Court of Justice?
2 points
hears cases deciding if a member state has failed to obey treaties.
hears references for preliminary rulings.
What does the Council of the European Union do?
chooses to implement new legislation,
What are the three types of EU legislation?
Regulation, Directive, Decision (treaty as well i guess)
What is Direct Effect
The ability to sue to enforce individual rights under EU law
What does the European Parliament do?
4 points
MEPs: decide international agreements discuss admission of new member states review the work of the commission ask the commission to propose new legislation
What does the Commission do?
3 points
Proposes new laws
“Guardian of treaties”
Administration of the Union
What is Vertical direct effect?
When an individual sues for their rights against the state or a public body (e.g NHS)
What is Horizontal direct effect?
When an individual sues for their rights against another individual or business
What forms of EU law have Vertical direct effect
All of them. Treaty, Regulation, Directive and Decision
What forms of EU law have Horizontal direct effect
Treaty, Regulation and decisions (sometimes)
What forms of EU law are primary sources?
Just treaties
What forms of EU law are secondary sources?
Regulation, Directive and Decisions.
