European Parliament

1. What is the primary function of the European Parliament?

• Representing EU governments

• Representing EU citizens

• Representing EU businesses

• Representing non-EU countries

1. Where are the main seats of the European Parliament?

• Brussels, Strasbourg and Luxembourg

• Brussels and Strasbourg

• Brussels and Luxembourg

• Brussels and Frankfurt

1. How often are European Parliament elections held?

• Every 2 years

• Every 4 years

• Every 5 years

• Every 7 years

1. Which of the following is NOT a power of the European Parliament?

• Adopting new EU legislation

• Approving the EU budget

• Electing the President of the European Commission

• Directly appointing EU ambassadors to other countries

1. Which political group in the European Parliament has traditionally been the largest?

• European Conservatives and Reformists

• Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats

• European United Left – Nordic Green Left

• European People's Party

6. The European Parliament is the only EU institution whose members are directly elected by EU citizens.

• True

• False

6. The President of the European Parliament has the same powers and responsibilities as the President of the European Commission

• True

• False

6. The European Parliament can veto certain international agreements made by the EU.

• True

• False

6. All decisions in the European Parliament are made by unanimous agreement.

• True

• False

How many MEPs does the European Parliament have as of your last knowledge update?

• 705

• 750

• 570

• 703