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Which description best distinguishes the European Parliament from the European Commission?.
- A.The Parliament is directly elected, whereas the Commission is appointed and executive
- B.The Parliament is appointed, whereas the Commission is a national court
- C.Both institutions are national governments
- D.Both institutions are UK parliamentary committees
Model answer
What a good answer should say
- The Parliament is directly elected, whereas the Commission is appointed and executive.
Explanation
Why this works
This distinction identifies representation and executive functions accurately. The contrast matters because democratic accountability in the EU depends partly on how directly elected institutions and appointed institutions share legislative and policy roles.
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