European Union - P3 Flashcards
1
Q
When was the EU formed?
A
1957.
2
Q
When was Brexit?
A
2016.
3
Q
What are the EU institutions?
A
- Council
- Commission
- European Parliament
- Court of Justice of the European Union
4
Q
What is the role of the council?
A
They are the principle law-making body of the EU.
5
Q
What is the role of the Commission?
A
Proposes new laws to be adopted by the Parliament and the Council.
6
Q
What is the role of European Parliament?
A
Decides on international agreements.
7
Q
What is the role of the Court of Justice of the European Union?
A
Decides whether a member of state has failed in its obligations.
8
Q
What are the sources of EU law?
A
- Treaties
- Regulations
- Directives
9
Q
Effect of the EU on UK law?
A
- The Supreme Court had to refer questions of EU law to the Court of Justice of the EU.
