The European Union

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

• 1973
• 1975
• 1995
• 1945

Which of these could be considered benefits of EU membership?

• trade connections
• co-operation on policing and justice
• ease of travel
• agreement on fishing regulations
• mutual defense in times of war

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

• false
• true
• It was originally but no longer is

Which of these countries is applying for EU membership?

• Turkey
• Ireland
• Norway
• UK

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

• The elected European Parliament isn't the main decision making body
• The Germans have too many representatives for the size of their country
• The European President isn't elected
• It allows people to leave their home countries too easily

How many member states are there in the EU?

• 27
• 28
• 32
• 47

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

• 2016
• 2015
• 2018
• 1975

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

• 2004
• 2001
• 2018
• 1967
• 1958

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

• false
• true

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

• 47
• 28
• 27
• 101