Chapter 10

Instructions

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Question 1

Which one of the following is NOT part of the decision-making apparatus of the Council?

a) The COREPER

b) The working groups

c) The Council of Ministers

d) The Environment DG

Question 2

When was the European Council informally institutionalized?

a) 1952

b) 1958

c) 1974

d) 1986

Question 3

Which one of the following policy areas is NOT subject to unanimous voting rules in the Council?

a) Common Commercial Policy

b) Common Foreign and Security Policy

c) Justice and Home Affairs

d) Institutional reforms

Question 4

For legislation to be passed under QMV (as set out in the Treaty of Nice) which one of the following is NOT required?

a) A majority of member states

b) Representing at least 63% of the EU population

c) Representing at least 72.3% of the total votes

d) The support of the European Parliament

Question 5

How often is the Council Presidency rotated among the member states?

a) Once every two years

b) Once a year

c) Twice a year

d) Three times a year

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Chapter 10

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