The Various Legal Instruments Used by the European Union

question 26

Multiple Choice

The various legal instruments used by the European Union

• A) issue regulations that are binding against the member states if the national courts of the member states agree to the regulations.
• B) must confer with the United Nations before issuing directives against member states.
• C) direct all disputes involving the European Union law to the International Court of Justice.
• D) have the authority to issue regulations that bind the member states directly.
• E) require the approval of individual nations to address binding decisions against an enterprise of that nation.

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Definitions:

Stomach

The stomach is a muscular organ located on the left side of the upper abdomen, receiving food from the esophagus and initiating digestion by secreting acid and enzymes.

Large Intestine

The last part of the gastrointestinal tract, which absorbs water and salts, forming and storing feces for elimination.

Duodenum

The first part of the small intestine immediately beyond the stomach, key in digestion and absorption of nutrients.

Jejunum

The middle section of the small intestine in humans and most higher vertebrates, responsible for the absorption of nutrients.