European Courts and Institutions

Question 1

The Union has a Parliament and a main executive body called the European Commission (which is made up of members _____ by each member state)

Answer 1

nominated

Question 2

he European Commission of Human Rights investigates any breaches and abuses of the European Convention on Human Rights. It attempts to end ______, especially if they contravene the articles detailed in the European Convention, and to help _____ parties reach a settlement without recourse to the European Court of Human Rights

Answer 2

grievances
aggrieved

Question 3

The Court is responsible for settling _____relating to European Union law, and also acting as a last Court of Appeal against judgements in individual member states.

Answer 3

disputes

Question 4

The court can either meet as a full court, or in _____where only two or three judges are present.

Answer 4

chambers

Question 5

The court normally ____its business in French, although if an action is brought before the court by or against a member state, the member state can choose the language in which the case will be heard.

Answer 5

conducts

Question 6

The court also _____legislation and as such acts in a semi-legislative capacity.

Answer 6

interprets