Which EU Institution Is the Directly Elected European Institution And

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which EU institution is the directly elected European institution and, to that extent, it can be seen as the body that exercises democratic control over the operation of the EU?

• A) The Council of Ministers
• B) The European Council
• C) The Economic and Social Committee
• D) The European Parliament
• E) The European Commission

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Government Expenditures

The total amount of money that a government spends in a specific period, including spending on public services, welfare, and infrastructure.

Default

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Interest Rate

The proportion of a loan that is charged as interest to the borrower, typically expressed as an annual percentage of the loan.

Exchange Rate

The equivalent value of one currency in another currency.