The Institutions of the European Union (Leaving Cert Business): Quizzes
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How many Commissioners does each member country contribute to the European Commission?
How many Commissioners does each member country contribute to the European Commission?
One Commissioner
How often is the European Parliament directly elected by EU citizens?
How often is the European Parliament directly elected by EU citizens?
Every five years
How many Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are there?
How many Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are there?
720 MEPs
Does the European Council have legislative functions?
Does the European Council have legislative functions?
No, it does not
What role does the European Court of Auditors perform?
What role does the European Court of Auditors perform?
Independent external auditor
Which institution acts as the EU's executive arm?
Which institution acts as the EU's executive arm?
The European Commission
Who does the European Parliament represent?
Who does the European Parliament represent?
EU citizens
What does the Council of the European Union represent?
What does the Council of the European Union represent?
Governments of EU member states
Who comprises the European Council?
Who comprises the European Council?
Heads of state or government
What does the Court of Justice of the European Union ensure?
What does the Court of Justice of the European Union ensure?
EU law is applied uniformly