MATURA ENGLISH: EU Government

Which event led to the establishment of the European Union?

• World War I

• World War II

• Cold War

• French Revolution

Which six countries were the founding members of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC)?

• Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and West Germany

• United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and India

• Russia, China, Japan, South Korea, India, and Brazil

• Spain, Portugal, Greece, Ireland, Denmark, and Sweden

What was the purpose of the Treaty of Rome?

• To establish a common market and customs union

• To regulate coal and steel production

• To create a European Parliament

• To form a military alliance

Which EU institution is responsible for proposing and implementing EU policies?

• European Commission

• European Parliament

• Council of the European Union

• European Council

Which EU institution represents the interests of EU citizens and co-legislates with the Council of the European Union?

• European Commission

• European Parliament

• Council of the European Union

• European Council

Which EU institution collaborates with the European Parliament in making and adopting EU laws?

• European Commission

• European Parliament

• Council of the European Union

• European Council

Which EU institution provides overall strategic direction to the EU?

• European Commission

• European Parliament

• Council of the European Union

• European Council

Which EU institution ensures the consistent interpretation and application of EU law?

• European Commission

• European Parliament

• Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)

• European Court of Auditors

Which EU institution is responsible for monetary policy in the eurozone?

• European Commission

• European Parliament

• European Central Bank (ECB)

• European Court of Auditors

What is one significance of the EU?

• Promoting peace and stability in Europe

• Managing the euro currency

• Developing social and environmental policies

• All of the above