The European Union

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When did the UK join the EEC (which later became the EU)?

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1973

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T/F?: The Council of Europe is part of the EU

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false

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Which of these countries is applying for EU membership? Turkey, Ireland, Norway, UK

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Turkey

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Why do some people think the EU structure is not as democratic as it should be?

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The elected European Parliament isn't the main decision making body.

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How many member states are there in the EU?

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27

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What year did the UK vote in a referendum to leave the EU?

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2016

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What year saw many new Eastern European countries allowed into the EU?

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2004

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T/F?: one of the greatest achievements of the EU was the writing of the European Convention on Human Rights

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false

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How many member states are there in the Council of Europe?

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47

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T/F?: The UK will remain part of the Council of Europe after December 31st 2020

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true