Europe Today (topic 3)

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What are people who are bilingual able to do?

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Bilingual people can speak 2 different languages.

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What are 2 reasons the Jewish population has declined (fallen) in Europe?

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Jews have left Europe to escape discrimination. Millions of Jews were killed by the Nazis during the Holocaust.

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In a presidential democracy, what is the role of the president?

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A president leads the national government and is elected by the people.

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In a parliamentary democracy, what is the role of the legislative branch?

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The legislative branch, or parliament, has the most power and is made up of members elected by the people.

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How is power limited in a constitutional monarchy?

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The monarch is subject to limits set by the constitution.

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What is the Kyoto Protocol?

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An international agreement to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change.

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How have immigrants changed the age and size of the European workforce in the past century?

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Immigrants have made the workforce younger and have kept the workforce from shrinking.

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Why are people moving from poorer countries to Western Europe?

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For better opportunities.

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Why do businesses invest in human capital?

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Economies thrive (do better) when workers have up-to-date skills.

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How has the European Union changed the economies of Europe?

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Countries can trade freely, businesses have access to more markets, and people can freely move between countries for work.