EU institutions

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  • Created by: Megan K
  • Created on: 27-03-16 11:12
The European Commission is similar to what part of 'the state'?
its kinda like the Executive of the EU
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who composes the European Commission?
President and College of Commisioners
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who is the current President of the EU? (27/03/2016)
Jean-Claude Juncker from 2014
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How does the President achieve the position?
They are nominated by the european Council by a QMV system
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how long is the Presidential term in the EU?
5 years
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What IS NOT a function/power of the European Commission
It legislates on any section of politics, including health and education
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when did Britain first apply to join the EEC?
1961
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when did Britian finally join the EEC?
1973
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under the Labour Govts of 1997-2010, was not achieved?
Brown created a new currency; the *.
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what does the policy of unanimity mean?
that the CoM will only vote on major policies only.
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Despite the limitations of the Lisbon Treaty there are how many MEPs overall?
there are 766 MEPs
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what is not a part of the European Court of Justice
The House of Lords
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What does the term Democratic Deficit really mean?
the lack of clarity of democratic procedures in the governing process.
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