EU Bodies Flashcards

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What does the European Council do?

two points

A

Suspend the rights of a UK member states, if they disobey treaties.

Adopt legally binding acts with autonomy

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2
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What are the 4 main bodies of the EU

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European Court of Justice
Council of the European Union
European Parliament
The Commission

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What is the function of the European Court of Justice?

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hears cases deciding if a member state has failed to obey treaties.

hears references for preliminary rulings.

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What does the Council of the European Union do?

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chooses to implement new legislation,

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What are the three types of EU legislation?

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Regulation, Directive, Decision (treaty as well i guess)

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What is Direct Effect

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The ability to sue to enforce individual rights under EU law

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What does the European Parliament do?

4 points

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MEPs: 
decide international agreements
discuss admission of new member states
review the work of the commission
ask the commission to propose new legislation
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What does the Commission do?

3 points

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Proposes new laws
“Guardian of treaties”
Administration of the Union

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What is Vertical direct effect?

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When an individual sues for their rights against the state or a public body (e.g NHS)

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What is Horizontal direct effect?

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When an individual sues for their rights against another individual or business

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What forms of EU law have Vertical direct effect

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All of them. Treaty, Regulation, Directive and Decision

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What forms of EU law have Horizontal direct effect

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Treaty, Regulation and decisions (sometimes)

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13
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What forms of EU law are primary sources?

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Just treaties

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What forms of EU law are secondary sources?

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Regulation, Directive and Decisions.

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