Question 1

What does the principle of direct applicability mean for EU law?

Accepted Answer

A)  Under the principle of direct applicability EU law becomes part of national law of the Member States without the need for it to be transformed into national law by the use of the appropriate constitutional machinery such as an act of parliament, that is, there is no need (as there is in dualist countries like the UK in relation to international treaties) to pass an Act of Parliament to give effect to it. This entails that EU law, being part of national law of a Member State, can be enforced by individuals before the national courts and administrative authorities of that Member State. 
B)  The rules of EU law are binding on the governments of the Member States. 
C)  The rules of EU law take secondary importance to the national law of the Member States. 
A)  Under the principle of direct applicability EU law becomes part of national law of the Member States without the need for it to be transformed into national law by the use of the appropriate constitutional machinery such as an act of parliament, that is, there is no need (as there is in dualist countries like the UK in relation to international treaties) to pass an Act of Parliament to give effect to it. This entails that EU law, being part of national law of a Member State, can be enforced by individuals before the national courts and administrative authorities of that Member State. 
B)  The rules of EU law are binding on the governments of the Member States. 
C)  The rules of EU law take secondary importance to the national law of the Member States. A

Question 2

In respect of which of the following sources of EU law is there a doubt as to whether it is directly applicable?

Accepted Answer

A)  Regulations. 
B)  Directives. 
C)  Decisions. 
A)  Regulations. 
B)  Directives. 
C)  Decisions. B

Question 3

Which of the below statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dualists regard international law and municipal law as independent systems, separate from each other and having differing spheres of application. 
B)  Dualists treat international and municipal law as part of the same legal order. 
C)  Dualists give preference to international law in a situation where there is a conflict between international law and national law. 
A)  Dualists regard international law and municipal law as independent systems, separate from each other and having differing spheres of application. 
B)  Dualists treat international and municipal law as part of the same legal order. 
C)  Dualists give preference to international law in a situation where there is a conflict between international law and national law. A

Question 4

In Case C-129/96 Inter-Environnement Wallonie ASBL, the ECJ established that:

Accepted Answer

A)  During a directive, 
B)  During a directive. 
C)  During a directive 
A)  During a directive, 
B)  During a directive. 
C)  During a directive

Question 5

The EU has embraced:

Accepted Answer

A)  The monist approach to the relationship between EU law and the national laws of the Member States. 
B)  The dualist approach to the relationship between EU law and the national laws of the Member States. 
C)  Its own sui generis approach which is in between the monist and dualist approaches. 
A)  The monist approach to the relationship between EU law and the national laws of the Member States. 
B)  The dualist approach to the relationship between EU law and the national laws of the Member States. 
C)  Its own sui generis approach which is in between the monist and dualist approaches.

What does the principle of direct applicability mean for EU law?

In respect of which of the following sources of EU law is there a doubt as to whether it is directly applicable?

Which of the below statements is correct?

In Case C-129/96 Inter-Environnement Wallonie ASBL, the ECJ established that:

The EU has embraced:

The History of European Integration

Membership of the EU

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

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 11: Direct Applicability of EU Law

What does the principle of direct applicability mean for EU law?

In respect of which of the following sources of EU law is there a doubt as to whether it is directly applicable?

Which of the below statements is correct?

In Case C-129/96 Inter-Environnement Wallonie ASBL, the ECJ established that:

The EU has embraced:

The History of European Integration

Membership of the EU

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

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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