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Bache & George: Politics in the European Union 2e

Chapter 21

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Question 1

True or false: The European Parliament (EP) largely functions as a consultative body.

Question 2

What scrutiny and supervisory powers does the EP have over the Commission?

Question 3

True or false: The European Court of Justice has helped the Parliament increase its powers over time.

Question 4

True or false: The EP has the right to initiate legislation.

Question 5

How are MEPs organized in the Parliament?

Question 6

Why are European Parliamentary elections considered to be 'second order' elections?

Question 7

How did the EP maximize their power to consent to the appointment of the Commission as a whole?

Question 8

Why did the member states agree in 1975 to introduce direct elections to the parliament?

Germany, Italy and the Benelux countries wanted a more democratic parliament

Question 9

True or false: While the EP has formal powers of scrutiny over the budget, it rarely exercises this power

Question 10

What might reduce the independence of MEPs from their national parties?