Question 1

What is meant by the term exclusive competence of the EU?

Accepted Answer

A)  This term refers to those policy areas which remain solely within the competence of the Member States. 
B)  This term refers to those competences which are exclusive to the Commission. 
C)  This term refers to those competences which are exclusive to the EU. 
A)  This term refers to those policy areas which remain solely within the competence of the Member States. 
B)  This term refers to those competences which are exclusive to the Commission. 
C)  This term refers to those competences which are exclusive to the EU. C

Question 2

When the EU has exclusive competence in a particular area this means that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Member States are prevented from acting unilaterally or collectively in that area, irrespective of whether or not the EU has already acted, unless the EU has explicitly authorised them to implement certain measures. 
B)  Member States are allowed to act within the limitations imposed by the Treaties as long as the EU is inactive or ceases to be active 
C)  Only the EU is allowed to act but this is subject to the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality. 
A)  Member States are prevented from acting unilaterally or collectively in that area, irrespective of whether or not the EU has already acted, unless the EU has explicitly authorised them to implement certain measures. 
B)  Member States are allowed to act within the limitations imposed by the Treaties as long as the EU is inactive or ceases to be active 
C)  Only the EU is allowed to act but this is subject to the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality. A

Question 3

The principle of conferral entails that:

Accepted Answer

A)  The EU may only exercise competences conferred on it by the Treaties to attain objectives set out therein 
B)  The EU can only legislate if certain objectives set out by the Treaties cannot be attained by the Member States, and only if the EU can attain them with greater efficiency than the Member States 
C)  The EU 
A)  The EU may only exercise competences conferred on it by the Treaties to attain objectives set out therein 
B)  The EU can only legislate if certain objectives set out by the Treaties cannot be attained by the Member States, and only if the EU can attain them with greater efficiency than the Member States 
C)  The EU A

Question 4

The main role of the flexibility clause contained in Article 352 TFEU is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  It allows for the adoption of measures having as their object the improvement of the conditions for the establishment and functioning of the internal market 
B)  It allows the Union 
C)  It allows the Member States to exercise competences exclusive to the EU when the EU has ceased to exercise them. 
A)  It allows for the adoption of measures having as their object the improvement of the conditions for the establishment and functioning of the internal market 
B)  It allows the Union 
C)  It allows the Member States to exercise competences exclusive to the EU when the EU has ceased to exercise them.

Question 5

Which of the following areas are within the exclusive competence of the EU?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Common Commercial Policy 
B)  Consumer protection 
C)  Tourism 
A)  The Common Commercial Policy 
B)  Consumer protection 
C)  Tourism

What is meant by the term exclusive competence of the EU?

When the EU has exclusive competence in a particular area this means that:

The principle of conferral entails that:

The main role of the flexibility clause contained in Article 352 TFEU is that:

Which of the following areas are within the exclusive competence of the EU?

The History of European Integration

Membership of the EU

The Institutional Framework of the EU

Sources of EU Law

Legislative Procedures in the EU

The Common Foreign and Security Policy CFSP: A Component of EU Foreign Action

Protection of Fundamental Rights in the EU

Supremacy of EU Law

Direct Effect of EU Law

Direct Applicability of EU Law

Member State Liability for Damage Caused to Individuals by a Breach of EU Law for Which It Is Responsible

Preliminary Rulings: Article 267 TFEU

Enforcement of EU Law - Actions Against Member States

Direct Actions Against EU Institutions, Bodies, Offices or Agencies Part I Articles 263, 277 and 265 Tfeu

Direct Actions Against EU Institutions, Bodies, Offices or Agencies Part II Action for Damages: Non-Contractual Liability of the European Union Under Article 3402 TFEU

An Introduction to the Internal Market of the EU; Abolition of Customs Duties and Charges Having Equivalent Effect to Customs Duties Cees

Prohibition of Discriminatory Internal Taxation; Prohibition of Quantitative Restrictions Qrs and Measures Having Equivalent Effect on Imports and Exports Meqrs Articles 34 and 35 TFEU

Derogations From Articles 34 and 35 TFEU Listed in Article 36TFEU and Justifications Based on Mandatory Requirements

Citizenship of the EU; and Free Movement of Workers

The Right of Establishment Articles 49-55 TFEU and the Right to Supply and Receive Services Articles 56-62 TFEU; and Exceptions to the Free Movement of Persons

Introduction to EU Competition Law; and Article 101 TFEU

Article 102TFEU; Merger Control

Enforcement of Articles 101 and 102 TFEU; The Area of Freedom, Security and Justice AFSJ

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Exam 6: Competences of the EU

What is meant by the term exclusive competence of the EU?

When the EU has exclusive competence in a particular area this means that:

The principle of conferral entails that:

The main role of the flexibility clause contained in Article 352 TFEU is that:

Which of the following areas are within the exclusive competence of the EU?

The History of European Integration

Membership of the EU

The Institutional Framework of the EU

Sources of EU Law

Legislative Procedures in the EU

The Common Foreign and Security Policy CFSP: A Component of EU Foreign Action

Protection of Fundamental Rights in the EU

Supremacy of EU Law

Direct Effect of EU Law

Direct Applicability of EU Law

Member State Liability for Damage Caused to Individuals by a Breach of EU Law for Which It Is Responsible

Preliminary Rulings: Article 267 TFEU

Enforcement of EU Law - Actions Against Member States

Direct Actions Against EU Institutions, Bodies, Offices or Agencies Part I Articles 263, 277 and 265 Tfeu

Direct Actions Against EU Institutions, Bodies, Offices or Agencies Part II Action for Damages: Non-Contractual Liability of the European Union Under Article 3402 TFEU

An Introduction to the Internal Market of the EU; Abolition of Customs Duties and Charges Having Equivalent Effect to Customs Duties Cees

Prohibition of Discriminatory Internal Taxation; Prohibition of Quantitative Restrictions Qrs and Measures Having Equivalent Effect on Imports and Exports Meqrs Articles 34 and 35 TFEU

Derogations From Articles 34 and 35 TFEU Listed in Article 36TFEU and Justifications Based on Mandatory Requirements

Citizenship of the EU; and Free Movement of Workers

The Right of Establishment Articles 49-55 TFEU and the Right to Supply and Receive Services Articles 56-62 TFEU; and Exceptions to the Free Movement of Persons

Introduction to EU Competition Law; and Article 101 TFEU

Article 102TFEU; Merger Control

Enforcement of Articles 101 and 102 TFEU; The Area of Freedom, Security and Justice AFSJ

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