European Parliament Flashcards
1
Q
What are the functions of the European Parliament?
A
- Legislative powers (co-decision with CoM)
- Committee studies
- Agenda setting
- Scrutiny
2
Q
What is the composition of the European Parliament?
A
- MEPs elected from regions/areas in their native countries
- President is elected by MEPs
3
Q
What are the problems of the European Parliament?
A
- Cost of EP and constituencies
- Impact of enlargement
4
Q
True or False. The European Parliament is the most democratic institution in the EU?
A
True. It is the only institution with democratically elected representatives
