EU Development and Policies

When was the European Union (EU) officially founded?

• 1952

• 1957

• 1992

• 1993

What was the primary aim of the EU at its inception?

• To establish a single European currency

• To promote peace and security in Europe

• To create a European army

• To encourage free travel across borders for work purposes

Which treaty is considered the foundation of the modern EU and contains its aims?

• Treaty of Rome

• Maastricht Treaty

• Treaty of Paris

• Lisbon Treaty

What is the main aim of the EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)?

• To increase agricultural productivity

• To ensure a fair standard of living for agricultural community

• To stabilize markets

• All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a key aim of the European Union?

• Promote economic and social progress

• Establish a European federal government

• Assert Europe's role in the world

• Enhance European citizenship

How many countries were founding members of the European Economic Community, which later became the EU?

• 6

• 12

• 15

• 28

What is the Eurozone?

• Area of the EU where there is free movement of people

• Area of EU that has adopted the single currency

• Area of EU where the CAP applies

• Area of EU where its core members are

What is meant by a policy competency?

• relationship between the EU and UK

• The political authority to act in a given policy area.​

• The legal authority to act in a given policy area.​

• Effective checks and balances in a nation state

Which of the following is an example of a shared policy competency?

• Income Tax

• EUROPOL

• EHIC

• Eurozone

Which of the following is an example of an exclusive competency area?

• CFP

• CAP

• EUROZONE

• Public Spending