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INTEGRATION OF EUROPE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which institution has more than 700 members elected directly by European citizens every 5 years?
A
European Parliament
B
European Commision
C
European Council
D
Council of the European Union
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Beginning in 1979, members of the European Parliament (MEPs) were elected by direct universal suffrage to terms of five years. There are more than 700 members.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Parliament is composed of 705 members (MEPs).

Detailed explanation-3: -The European Parliament is the only directly elected body within the EU. The European Parliament is based in Brussels, Luxemburg and Strasbourg.

Detailed explanation-4: -The European Parliament is made up of 705 Members elected in the 27 Member States of the enlarged European Union. Since 1979 MEPs have been elected by direct universal suffrage for a five-year period.

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