EU Law MCQ Flashcards
What phrase best describes the term supranationalism?
The power that is exercised by central institutions that binds nation states.
The EU was originally created to provide peace and prosperity after the Second World War. Therefore, it was essential that two countries in particular were involved. Which two countries was this?
France and Germany
Endezelda works in an EU institution developing policy and proposals for legislation on employment rights for EU citizens. Which institution of the EU does she work for?
Commission
The EU aims to ensure that citizens are represented in decision making, including law making. How is this achieved in practise?
The European Parliament is directly elected and holds equal power with the Council of the European Union in law-making. The Council of the European Union represents national governments who are themselves representative of citizens.
Transparency is essential in any democratic system. How is the term transparency used in this context?
To describe the extent to which the operations of government including law making are easily understood.
Hanz Happleton is employed by an EU institution. He is responsible for interpreting and applying EU law to cases before him along with a number of other individuals. Sometimes this involves applying EU law in disputes between staff at the EU institutions and their employers. Which institution is Hanz employed by?
General Court
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Court of Justice and the national courts in the Member States?
The Court of Justice gives rulings on the interpretation of EU law to be applied by the Member States.
Nia has recently been employed in new position with a company in Spain. She has been told that she is entitled to 3 weeks paid annual leave. There are no national rules in place on annual leave because the Working Time Directive has not been implemented in Spain. How can Nia bring a challenge to her employers action on the grounds of EU Law?
She can take her case to a national court and that court may ask for a ruling on the interpretation of EU law from the Court of Justice.
A piece of (fictitious) EU legislation is passed on the rules surrounding the health and safety of farm animals. It is addressed to all the Member States and takes effect immediately in the Member States. What type of legislation is this?
Regulation
Which of the following were key arguments debated in the lead up to the ‘Brexit’ referendum?
The issue of sovereignty; EU migration; The cost versus the economic advantages of membership; Competing ‘visions’ for the UK’s future.
Art. 50 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU) sets out the procedural aspects for EU withdrawal. Which of the following statements most accurately describes the steps as set out in Art.50?
A Member State decides to withdrawal in accordance with its own constitutional arrangement. It notifies the European Council of its intention to withdraw and negotiations on a Withdrawal Agreement ensue for up to two years. After two years, or when the WA enters into force, the treaties cease to apply.
EU retained law is derived from which types of EU legislation?
Directly applicable Treaty provisions, Regulations and Decisions and national law implementing Directives.
Which of the following best describes the term EU retained case law?
Judgements of the Court of Justice prior to 31st December 2020.
The EU Retained Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill 2022 has been described as creating a ‘cliff edge’ with respect to EU retained law. Why is this?
Because the Bill requires all EU retained laws to be specifically retained or revised by 31st December 2023 or they will be repealed.
The EU Retained Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill 2022 includes provision to change the way we refer to EU Retained law in the future. Under the provisions of this Bill, it will eventually become:
Assimilated law
