Which Case First Set Out the Foundations for How the Issue

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which case first set out the foundations for how the issue of supremacy and conflicts with UK domestic law should be resolved?

• A) Thoburn v Sunderland City Council (2002) EWHC 195 Admin
• B) Costa v ENEL (6/64)
• C) Rewe-Zentral AG v Bundesmonopolverwaltung für Branntwein (C-120-78)
• D) McCarthy's Ltd v Smith (1981) QB 199
• E) Van Gend en Loos (26/62)

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Definitions:

Invisible Hand

A term coined by economist Adam Smith to describe the self-regulating nature of the marketplace where individuals' pursuit of self-interest leads to societal benefits.

Capital Owners

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Government Failure

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Water Pollution

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