The correct answer is B European Parliament. It is the institution elected by the citizens of the EU and has the power to pass laws.
The other options serve different roles within the EU's governance structure:
- A European Council: Comprises the heads of state or government of the EU member states and sets the EU's overall political direction but does not pass laws.
- C European Commission: Proposes legislation and ensures that EU law is applied but is not directly elected by the public.
- D Court of Justice: Ensures that EU law is interpreted and applied uniformly but does not create or pass laws.