The EU Council of Ministers Differs from the EU Commission

question 40

Multiple Choice

The EU Council of Ministers differs from the EU Commission in that

• A) the Council proposes legislation that the Commission presents to the legislature.
• B) some Council actions take effect immediately, whereas Commission actions must always be approved by other bodies.
• C) the Council of Ministers is only concerned with the specifics of proposed legislation.
• D) Council members represent only their own countries.
• E) the Council uses a plurality voting system.

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Definitions:

Bureaucracy

A system of management and administration characterized by hierarchical structure, defined roles and responsibilities, and a set of formal rules and procedures.

Rational Place

Refers to an environment or context in which decisions are made based on logical reasoning and empirical evidence.

Moral Place

A conceptual space or position that is accorded moral significance and ethical consideration within a society or community.

Social Facts

Durkheim's concept for societal norms, values, structures, and institutions that exert social control and influence individual behavior.