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Which term describes the EU principle that decisions should be taken as closely as possible to citizens when the EU level is not more effective?.
- A.Subsidiarity
- B.Collective responsibility
- C.Parliamentary sovereignty
- D.Ministerial accountability
Model answer
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- The principle of subsidiarity.
Explanation
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Subsidiarity is an EU constitutional principle: member states should retain responsibility unless action at EU level is more effective. It therefore distinguishes subsidiarity from supranationalism and from the general idea of sovereignty.
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