EU Institutions and Their Roles

2. What ancient Greek concept is fundamental to the EU's governing structure?

• The Four Pillars of Government

• The Trias Politica (Legislative, Executive, Judicial)

• The Golden Ratio of Democracy

• The Spartan Council System

Which EU institution is primarily responsible for making laws and deciding the budget?

• The European Parliament and the Council of the European Union

• The European Commission alone

• The European Central Bank

• The European Court of Justice

What is the role of the European Court of Justice?

• To make new EU laws

• To try cases involving Member States, institutions, and even citizens

• To enforce trade agreements

• To decide national criminal cases

What is the main function of the European Council?

• To propose and enforce EU laws

• To oversee elections in Europe

• To bring together national leaders to set the EU’s broad policy directions

• To handle international diplomacy on behalf of the EU

What role does the European Commission play in the EU government?

• It makes laws without approval from other institutions

• It manages current affairs and ensures EU policies are implemented

• It only provides advice but has no real power

• It represents individual Member States in Parliament

What is the purpose of the European Central Bank?

• To oversee and manage the euro currency

• To govern national banks in all EU countries

• To decide the EU’s budget

• To create taxes for European citizens

Which of the following is NOT one of the three main functions of the European Parliament?

• Creating legislation

• Holding leaders accountable

• Controlling military operations

• Serving as a platform for public debate

Which two institutions share legislative power in the EU?

• The European Court of Justice and the European Council

• The European Parliament and the Council of the European Union

• The European Commission and the European Central Bank

• The European Parliament and the European Commission

Who makes and modifies the EU’s fundamental treaties and rules?

• The President of the EU

• The European Parliament alone

• The Member States, through unanimous agreements

• The European Court of Justice

Which institution is responsible for enforcing EU laws and ensuring they are followed?

• The European Parliament

• The European Commission

• The Council of the European Union

• The European Central Bank