Which of the Following Statements About the EU Council Is

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the EU Council is NOT correct?

• A) It has its own dedicated secretariat, or staff.
• B) Although there have been summits since the 1970s, the EU Council did not become a formal institution of the EU until the Lisbon Treaty.
• C) Its president serves a two-and-one-half year term, renewable one time.
• D) It sets general EU strategy.
• E) It includes the heads of state and government from the member states and the Commission's president.

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Definitions:

One Percent

Often refers to the segment of the population that holds a disproportionately large share of wealth and economic power.

Security Interest

A legal right or claim on assets granted to a creditor to secure the repayment of a debt or obligation.

Perfection

The process of securing a security interest against third parties, especially in relation to secured transactions.

Secured Party

A lender or seller who holds a security interest.