When National Law and EU Law Are at Odds with Each

question 5

Multiple Choice

When national law and EU law are at odds with each other, which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A) National courts are prevented from raising questions about the nature of EU law and cannot consult the CJEU.
• B) National law should be applied first, and EU law only if the CJEU demands it.
• C) National law always supersedes EU law.
• D) EU law supersedes national law in areas where EU law applies.

---

Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions such as heartbeat, digestion, and breathing.

Somatic

Relating to the body, especially as distinct from the mind or emotions; often used in reference to bodily symptoms with no apparent physical cause.

Parasympathetic

The part of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy as it slows the heart rate, increases intestinal and gland activity, and relaxes sphincter muscles.

Cortex

The Cortex is the outermost layer of the brain's cerebrum, involved in higher brain functions such as thought, memory, and decision making.