EU institutions Flashcards

1
Q

What are the main institutions of the EU

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

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2
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European Parliament authorisation

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Article 14 TEU - exercise legislative and budgetary function

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3
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EP composition

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750 Members of the European Parliament
1 President of EP

Elected every 5 years - proportional representation

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4
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What does degressive proportionality refer to?

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The greater the population of a member state, the greater the number of allocated seats in the EP

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5
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EP role

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legislation, litigation, budget and overseeing other institutions

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European Council composition

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Head of state of each member
President of European Council
President of European Commission

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European council role

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decide general political direction of the Union

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Council of the EU composition

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1 elected minister from each member state
1 president - changes to new country every 6 months

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9
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Council of the EU role

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legislate and budget, alongside EP

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10
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European Commission composition

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1 commissioner from every member state
1 president - 5 year term, elected by EP
President + Council propose commissioners, who are voted in by EP
Commissioners must resign if 2/3 vote

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European Commission role

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  • propose legislative acts
  • ensure application of treaties
  • execute budget
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CJEU composition

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Court of Justice (CoJ)
- 1 judge per member state
- supported by advocates general
- both elected by member state governments
- 6 year terms

General Court
- at least 1 judge per member state
- no advocates general

Specialised Courts

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13
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What is the role of the Court of Justice?

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  • rule on actions brought by members, citizens or institutions
  • give preliminary rulings
  • rule under the treaties
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14
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What is the role of the general court?

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  • judicial review
  • damages by natural/legal persons
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European Commission role

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  • propose legislative acts
  • ensure application of treaties
  • execute budget
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16
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Authority for the role of the Court of Justice

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Article 19(3) TEU

17
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Who are the Council

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Council of the European Union