in the government of the european union the ____
A.european council
B.court of justice
C. european commission
D. european parliament
The statement you've started seems to imply that you're looking for the institution within the European Union's government that plays a specific role. Given that your statement is incomplete, I can provide some context that might help:
A. European Council - consists of the heads of state or government of the EU member states, along with the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission. It does not have the power to pass laws but sets the EU's overall policy agenda and priorities.
B. Court of Justice - this refers to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), which interprets EU law to ensure it is applied in the same way in all EU countries, and settles legal disputes between national governments and EU institutions.
C. European Commission - serves as the executive of the EU, responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the EU treaties, and managing the day-to-day business of the EU.
D. European Parliament - is the legislative branch of the EU, directly elected by EU voters every 5 years. It shares power over legislation with the Council of the European Union (not to be confused with the European Council).
So, in the context of the EU government and its roles:
- If you're looking for the institution that proposes legislation, it would be (C) the European Commission.
- For the institution that represents the member states' governments, it's (A) the European Council.
- For the judicial authority that ensures the interpretation and application of EU law, it's (B) the Court of Justice.
- If referring to the body that's directly elected by citizens and shares legislative powers, then (D) the European Parliament is the answer.