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European Parliament, Part One Trivia Quiz

The European Parliament is the only European Union institution elected in direct suffrage and the only one whose debates are open to public. It also has the most spectacular location. The questions refer to its fifth term (1999-2004).

A multiple-choice quiz by beatka. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
beatka

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
94,205

Updated
Dec 02 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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626

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Question 1 of 10

1. How many deputies to the European Parliament were there before the elections in 2004? Hint

686

732

626

700

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where are the additional plenary sessions of the European Parliament held? Hint

Strasbourg

The Hague

Luxembourg

Brussels

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Question 3 of 10

3. When did the first direct elections for the EP take place? Hint

1979

1980

1977

1982

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Question 4 of 10

4. During which European Council was the seat of the EP officially established? Hint

Maastricht European Council in 1991

Copenhagen European Council in 1993

Edinburgh European Council in 1992

Essen European Council in 1994

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Question 5 of 10

5. In which country is the voting in the elections for the European Parliament obligatory? Hint

Portugal

Denmark

United Kingdom

Belgium

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Question 6 of 10

6. All Members of the European Parliament receive an identical salary.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the biggest party in the European Parliament called? Hint

Party of European Socialists

European People's Party

European Democrats

Greens

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many vice-presidents are there? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. The EP is the co-legislator together with: Hint

Council of the European Union

European Commission

European Council

Court of Justice

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Question 10 of 10

10. The EP has the right to vote the motion of censure against the European Commission.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many deputies to the European Parliament were there before the elections in 2004?

Answer: 626

After the elections in June 2004 (the first elections following the enlargement), the number of MEPs was increased to 732. 700 was a limit of the seats formally set by the Amsterdam Treaty.

2. Where are the additional plenary sessions of the European Parliament held?

Answer: Brussels

The plenary sessions of the EP are held in Strasbourg, the additional plenary sessions as well as parliamentary committees meetings and meetings of the political groups are held in Brussels.

3. When did the first direct elections for the EP take place?

Answer: 1979

The first elections were held in June 1979 and take place every five years.

4. During which European Council was the seat of the EP officially established?

Answer: Edinburgh European Council in 1992

The decision of the European Council regarding the seat of the EP was incorporated into the Amsterdam Treaty. It would be very difficult to change the location of the EP, because an amendment to a Treaty requires a decision taken by unanimity.

5. In which country is the voting in the elections for the European Parliament obligatory?

Answer: Belgium

The voting in the elections for the European Parliament (as well as in national parliamentary elections) is obligatory in Belgium, Greece and Luxembourg.

6. All Members of the European Parliament receive an identical salary.

Answer: True

Since 2009, all MEPs receive the same salary. In July 2018, this was 8,757.70 euros per month.

7. What is the biggest party in the European Parliament called?

Answer: European People's Party

The European People's Party (conservatives) forms a political group with the European Democrats (liberals). The Party of European Socialists is the second biggest one.

8. How many vice-presidents are there?

Answer: 14

The vice-presidents form the Bureau that is responsible for Parliament's budget as well as for administrative, organisational and staff matters. It also includes five Quaestors.

9. The EP is the co-legislator together with:

Answer: Council of the European Union

The EP shares with the Council the power to adopt European laws (directives, regulations, decisions). It has been so since the entry into force of the Maastricht Treaty in 1993.

10. The EP has the right to vote the motion of censure against the European Commission.

Answer: True

A 'motion of censure' against the Commission adopted by an absolute majority of MEPs and two-thirds of the votes cast would force the Commission to resign. So far the EP has never adopted a motion of censure, but its power to do so acts as a powerful deterrent.

Source: Author beatka

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