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Is there sufficient democratic accountability in the EC legislative process?
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"Is there sufficient democratic accountability in the EC legislative process?" Introduction Democratic accountability essentially relies upon giving citizens' a say in policy making. So, in terms of the EC legislative process, how are European Union's citizens involved either directly or indirectly in the legislative process? To determine whether there is sufficient democratic accountability, careful consideration must be given to the institutions involved in the legislative process, how they are formed and the procedure by which the legislation is to be implemented. The three main bodies involved in the process of legislating are: - Commission - European Parliament (EP) - Council. * Commission- each Member State nominates one individual (commissioner) whose nomination is then agreed amongst the Member States. * European Parliament- following the introduction of direct elections in 1979, Members of the European Parliament (MEP) are elected at national level. As a result, MEPs are effectively responsible to their electorate. * Council- consists of representatives from the...
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