Western Europe Test Review

Which of the following IS the most widely practiced religion in Western Europe?

• Protestantism

• Eastern Orthodox

• Islam

• Roman Catholicism

Which of the following IS a characteristic that Western European nations have?

• Democratic governments

• Functioning market economy

• High income, developed nation

• Most are members of NATO and/or EU

What is the European Union?

• A military organization that aimed to create a strong Western Europe to avoid future conflict/wars.

• A strictly economic organization that aimed to drop trade barriers between all member nations.

• A political & economic union that allows for reduced trade barriers and political cooperation in an effort to avoid conflict in Europe, such as what was seen during WWII.

Which population total accurately reflects the population of the 27 member nations of the European Union?

• 450 million

• 330 million

• 1.5 billion

• 795 million

Which institution is the upper house of the legislative branch of the European Union?

• European Council

• European Court of Justice

• Council of the European Union

• European Parliament

Which of the following is the lower house of the legislative branch of the European Union?

• European Parliament

• European Council

• Council of the European Union

• European Commission

Which of the following is considered the executive branch of the European Union?

• European Commission

• European Parliament

• European Court of Justice

• Council of the European Union

This is the only institution of the European Union where citizens of the EU can directly elect representatives.

• European Commission

• Council of the European Union

• European Council

• European Parliament

Which of the following statements accurately describes the job/duty of the European Commission?

• The E.C. has co-legislative power, adopts the EU budget, and confirms all appointments to the EU.

• The E.C. has the main job of carrying out legislation that is passed by the European Parliament and is in charge of carrying out the day-to-day management of the European Union.

• The E.C. is charged with interpreting EU laws and ensuring that all institutions & member nations follow the treaties.

This organization is made up of the heads of state/government of all EU members. They have no real power in the EU, but they help set the general priorities and direction of the EU.

• European Commission

• Council of the European Union

• European Council

• European Parliament