Understanding the European Union's Structure

The video explains the complexity of the European Union (EU) and its institutions, highlighting the importance of EU laws that affect both Europe and the world. It details the EU lawmaking process, involving the European Council, European Commission, European Parliament, and the Council of the EU, emphasizing the checks and balances in place to prevent any single entity from dominating. The video also covers additional EU institutions like the European Court of Justice and the European Central Bank, illustrating their roles in maintaining the EU's structure and independence.

What is one reason why many Europeans might feel indifferent about EU politics?

• The complexity of the EU institutions.

• The EU is too simple to understand.

• The EU only affects non-European countries.

• The EU has no impact on their daily lives.

How many countries are represented in the EU, according to the video?

• 15

• 35

• 50

• 28

Which institution is responsible for setting the political agenda of the EU?

• Council of the European Union

• European Council

• European Parliament

• European Commission

What is the main role of the European Commission in the lawmaking process?

• To adopt laws

• To veto laws

• To propose new laws

• To enforce laws

How often are Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) elected?

• Every 3 years

• Every 10 years

• Every 2 years

• Every 5 years

What is required for a law to be passed in the EU?

• Approval by the European Parliament alone

• Approval by the European Commission alone

• Approval by the European Court of Justice

• Approval by both the European Parliament and the Council of the EU

Which institution acts as the EU's Supreme Court?

• Council of the European Union

• European Central Bank

• European Court of Auditors

• European Court of Justice

What is the primary function of the European Central Bank?

• To propose new laws

• To manage the EU's monetary policy

• To enforce EU laws

• To set the political agenda

Why is the EU's complex structure considered beneficial?

• It allows one country to dominate.

• It simplifies decision-making.

• It ensures no single entity has too much power.

• It reduces the number of institutions.

What is the main purpose of having checks and balances in the EU?

• To ensure fair representation and prevent dominance

• To reduce the number of laws passed

• To speed up the lawmaking process

• To increase the power of the European Commission