European Union Comprehension Check

How many members does the EU currently have?

• 17

• 21

• 27

• 28

Which country voted to leave the EU in 2016?

• Italy

• United Kingdom

• Germany

• France

What was the main purpose of establishing the EU?

• Cultural exchange

• Economic & Political partnership

• Political dominance

• Military alliance

What are the advantages of EU countries working together?

• More people

• More land area

• More money

• More military power

Which country is NOT a member of the EU?

• Slovenia

• Portugal

• Switzerland

• Austria

What is the purpose of the European Parliament?

• Controlling the military of member countries

• Electing the EU leaders

• Representing the citizens of the EU

• Passing laws for member countries

Which of these is NOT a reason the UK voted to leave the EU in 2016?

• They wanted to follow their own rules, rather than the ones set by the EU.
• They wanted to take back control of their borders and immigration.

• They felt like some of the other member countries could not be trusted.
• Membership fees were too high, and the UK got too little in return.

What is the EU's most important economic accomplishment?

• Cultural exchange programs

• Military alliance

• Free trade agreements

• Establishment of a single currency

Why have 19 member countries have chosen to give up their own currency and exchange it for euros?

• To make money exchanging more difficult

• To make trade easier and less expensive

• To create more fluctuation in the member economies

• To remove the burden of creating their own currency

What is the main benefit of the EU's strict environmental standards?

• More influence from other countries

• Reduced trade benefits

• Improved environment

• Increased membership fees