Question 1

In what circumstances may the EU membership rights of a Member State be suspended?

Accepted Answer

A)  When a Member State refuses to comply with a judgment of the ECJ rendered against that State for a breach of EU law 
B)  When the Council, following a determination by the European Council of the existence of a serious and persistent infringement of fundamental values of the Union by the Member State concerned, decides to suspend some or all membership rights 
C)  When a Member State threatens to withdraw from the EU. 
A)  When a Member State refuses to comply with a judgment of the ECJ rendered against that State for a breach of EU law 
B)  When the Council, following a determination by the European Council of the existence of a serious and persistent infringement of fundamental values of the Union by the Member State concerned, decides to suspend some or all membership rights 
C)  When a Member State threatens to withdraw from the EU. B

Question 2

What was the total number Member States in the EU as at 1 January 2013?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ten 
B)  Twenty-seven 
C)  Fifteen 
A)  Ten 
B)  Twenty-seven 
C)  Fifteen B

Question 3

How can a Member State withdraw from the EU?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is a mechanism under the Treaties to allow a Member State to withdraw. 
B)  The Member State wishing to withdrawal must give five years notice of its intention. 
C)  There is no withdrawal from the EU. 
A)  There is a mechanism under the Treaties to allow a Member State to withdraw. 
B)  The Member State wishing to withdrawal must give five years notice of its intention. 
C)  There is no withdrawal from the EU. A

Question 4

When does a Treaty of Accession come into force?

Accepted Answer

A)  When the candidate State signs the Treaty of Accession. 
B)  When the candidate State signs the Treaty of Accession along with the President of the Council. 
C)  Upon the Treaty of Accession having been ratified by the candidate State and all Member States. 
A)  When the candidate State signs the Treaty of Accession. 
B)  When the candidate State signs the Treaty of Accession along with the President of the Council. 
C)  Upon the Treaty of Accession having been ratified by the candidate State and all Member States.

Question 5

What is the legal requirement that an applicant State must satisfy for admission to the EU?

Accepted Answer

A)  The applicant State must agree to accept all EU laws passed subsequent to their joining the EU. 
B)  The applicant State must accept EU acquis. 
C)  The applicant State must agree to accept all the legislative acts they vote for in the Council. 
A)  The applicant State must agree to accept all EU laws passed subsequent to their joining the EU. 
B)  The applicant State must accept EU acquis. 
C)  The applicant State must agree to accept all the legislative acts they vote for in the Council.

In what circumstances may the EU membership rights of a Member State be suspended?

What was the total number Member States in the EU as at 1 January 2013?

How can a Member State withdraw from the EU?

When does a Treaty of Accession come into force?

What is the legal requirement that an applicant State must satisfy for admission to the EU?

The History of European Integration

The Institutional Framework of the EU

Sources of EU Law

Legislative Procedures in the EU

Competences of 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 2: Membership of the EU

In what circumstances may the EU membership rights of a Member State be suspended?

What was the total number Member States in the EU as at 1 January 2013?

How can a Member State withdraw from the EU?

When does a Treaty of Accession come into force?

What is the legal requirement that an applicant State must satisfy for admission to the EU?

The History of European Integration

The Institutional Framework of the EU

Sources of EU Law

Legislative Procedures in the EU

Competences of 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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