European Union Flashcard

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What was the primary motivation for creating the European Coal and Steel Community?

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To secure peace between European countries

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Which of the following best describes the main purpose of the European Economic Community (EEC)?
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To create a military alliance
To establish a common market
To develop a shared education system
To form a political union

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To establish a common market

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What significant event in 1989 led to more countries joining the European Union?

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The fall of the Berlin Wall

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How many member countries does the European Union currently have?

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27

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What does the EU's principle of freedom of movement allow citizens to do?

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Travel without a passport within the EU

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Which of the following is a goal of EU regional policy? To make all regions equally wealthy, To eliminate cultural differences between regions, To help poorer regions develop economically, To merge smaller regions into larger ones

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To help poorer regions develop economically

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What three things must each participating country do as a member of the EU?

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Accept EU laws, follow human rights principles, and have a functioning market economy.

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What financial responsibility do EU member countries have?

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They have to contribute to the EU budget based on their economic output.

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How are island possessions of European countries generally connected to the EU?

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They often have a special status as 'Outermost Regions' or 'Overseas Countries and Territories'.