The EU: Key Institutions

Question 1

key EU institutions

Answer 1

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

Question 2

European Commission: membership

Answer 2

28 European commissioners (1 from each country)
these commissioners must give up their national loyalties and act without bias to their home country
each has a specific role as head of a Directorate-General

Question 3

European Commission: role

Answer 3

proposes laws and the EU budget
oversees the implementation of EU law, known as Guardian of the Treaties
represents the whole of Europe and the common European interest of all member states

Question 4

European Council: membership

Answer 4

heads of government of the member states

Question 5

European Council: role

Answer 5

makes key political decisions and sets the political agenda
represents the member states

Question 6

Council of the European Union: membership

Answer 6

ministers from the governments of member states

Question 7

Council of the European Union: role

Answer 7

passes, amends and rejects legislation
represents the member states

Question 8

European Parliament: membership

Answer 8

751 directly elected MEPs from the 28 member states

Question 9

European Parliament: role

Answer 9

passes, amends and rejects legislation and approves the Commission
represents the people of the European Union

Question 10

Court of Justice of the European Union:
membership

Answer 10

1 judge from each member state

Question 11

Court of Justice of the European Union: role

Answer 11

interprets EU law
represents justice