EU institutions (contract els)

Question 1

the council

Answer 1

28 ministers, one from each member state, Centre of power, decides which
proposals should be made into law.

Question 2

commission

Answer 2

28 commissioners, represent interests
of EU NOT individual states. Each
commissioner has area of
responsibility e.g. transport, Initiates laws, and guard's treaties
(i.e. makes sure EU laws are
enforced in member states)

Question 3

parliament

Answer 3

MEPs elected every 5 years in their
member states and are allocated
seats in proportion to the population in their country, Gradually been allowed more involvement in the law-making process. Was just consulted, now can co-decide.

Question 4

EU court of justice (ECJ)

Answer 4

Situated in Luxembourg. The 28
judges hold high judicial positions in
their home countries and are
appointed for 6 years.
Judicial role - to decide on cases Supervisory role - to decide cases referred to it by other member states