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WorksheetsThe Council of the European Union and the European Council
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Whose interest is represented in the Council of ministers?
the interest of EU as a whole
the interest of each EU country
the interest of EU citizens
the interest of EU people
Do members of the European Commission attend the meetings of the Council of the European Union?
Yes, all the members involved in the topics discussed - They take part in discussions and in all decisions
No, never
Yes, all the members involved in the topics discussed - They take part in discussions, but not in decisions
Yes, but only one member, chosen by the President of the Commission
Which EU Institution has the right to sign EU’s international agreements?
the Council, after a proposal by the Commission, unless the Commission has specific competencies
the Commission, after a proposal by the Council and after consulting the European Parliament
the Commission autonomously
the Council autonomously
Which countries have more chances to influence the decisions of the Council of the European Union when it votes with qualified majority?
France, Germany, Italy and Spain
France, Germany, Poland and Spain
Germany, Italy, Poland and Spain
France, Italy, Germany and Poland
What does COREPER stand for?
Committee of Permanent Representatives
Consilium of Representatives Perseveration
Commission of Perspicient Representatives
Conciliation of Permanent Prerogatives
Which of the Council of the European Union competencies is shared with the Parliament?
the adoption of the annual EU budget
the development of EU's foreign & security policy
the coordination of EU countries' policies
the conclusion of agreements between the EU and other countries or international organisations
When does the European Council decide with a qualified majority?
always
to choose its own President, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, the President of the European Central Bank and the candidate to be elected President of the European Commission
Never, it always decides by consensus
whenever the European Council decides to vote with a qualified majority
How is the staff of the Council of the European Union called?
Secretary General
Secretary of the European Council
General Department
General Secretariat
How many members (counting those who do not vote) does the European Council usually have?
30 - the Prime minister or the President of the Republic for each State, the President of the European Council, the President of the European Commission and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
29 - The President of the European Council, the High Representative for the common and foreign policy and the heads of State or of Government of each State
28 - The President of the European Council and the heads of State or of Government of each State
27- one for each State
Where does the European Council meet?
in Paris
in Luxembourg
in Brussels
in Strasbourg
The following is a member of the Council of the European Union ...
the President of the European Parliament
the President of the European Commission
the President of the Italian Republic
All the answers are wrong
How are the decisions of the European Council called?
Directives
Recommendations
Regulations
Conclusions
Who is not involved in the co-decision procedure?
the European Council
the Council of ministers
the European Parliament
the European Commission
How many readings of the law are provided in the co-decision process?
two readings
only one reading
four readings
three readings
Which body sets up EU's political agenda?
the European Commission
the European Council
the Council of the Europen Union
the European Parliament
How many voting members does the European Council usually have?
30 - the Prime minister or the President of the Republic for each State, the President of the European Council, the President of the European Commission and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
29 - The President of the European Council, the High Representative for the common and foreign policy and the heads of State or of Government of each State
28 - The President of the European Council and the heads of State or of Government of each State
27- one for each State
The following is a member of the European Council ...
the President of the European Parliament
the President of the European Commission
the President of the Italian Republic
All the answers are wrong
How does the Council of the European Union take its decisions normally?
With a double qualified majority (55% of the votes representing at least 65% of the population)
With absolute majority
With unanimity
With simple or relative majority
Who has the veto power (i.e. blocking minority) in the European Council?
Nobody
All the States, the European Council votes with unanimity
Four States representing 25% of the population
Three States representing 35% of the population
Who has the veto power (i.e. blocking minority) in the Council of the European Union?
Nobody
All the States, the European Council votes with unanimity
Four States representing 25% of the population
Four States representing 35% of the population
