The European Union (AQA A-Level Law): Quizzes
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In which year did the UK join the European Union?
In which year did the UK join the European Union?
1973
What two conditions are needed for qualified majority voting in the Council?
What two conditions are needed for qualified majority voting in the Council?
55% states + 65% population
How many Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) were there?
How many Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) were there?
751
What is the term length for EU Commissioners?
What is the term length for EU Commissioners?
Five years
Which source of EU law requires Member States to implement it into national law?
Which source of EU law requires Member States to implement it into national law?
Directives
What is the key characteristic of EU regulations?
What is the key characteristic of EU regulations?
They are binding & directly applicable
What does 'vertical direct effect' of directives mean?
What does 'vertical direct effect' of directives mean?
Enforceable against the state
What did Factortame v Secretary of State for Transport (1990) establish?
What did Factortame v Secretary of State for Transport (1990) establish?
EU law supremacy over Acts of Parliament
What principle did Marshall v Southampton AHA (1986) establish?
What principle did Marshall v Southampton AHA (1986) establish?
Vertical direct effect of directives
What happens when a national court refers a preliminary reference to the CJEU?
What happens when a national court refers a preliminary reference to the CJEU?
CJEU gives binding ruling on EU law