European Commission Overview Quiz

What is the primary role of the European Commission within the EU?

• To manage the EU's cultural events

• To serve as the EU's military force

• To propose new laws and policies

• To act as the judicial branch of the EU

Which of the following is NOT a role of the European Commission?

• Electing the EU Parliament

• Representing the EU internationally

• Ensuring EU laws are implemented

• Initiating new legislation

How does the European Commission ensure that EU laws are properly implemented?

• By conducting annual reviews of member states

• By taking legal action against non-compliant states

• By issuing fines to non-compliant citizens

• By directly managing all member states

Who proposes the presidential candidate for the European Commission?

• The EU citizens through direct vote

• The European Council

• The European Parliament

• The European Court of Justice

What power does the European Parliament have over the European Commission?

• It can directly elect the Commission's president

• It can dismiss the entire Commission through a vote of no confidence

• It can appoint individual Commissioners

• It can veto the Commission's budget proposals