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WorksheetsChapter 14 European Union, Sections 2-3, Economy and Politics
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 27mins
The European Union created this so products could cross borders freely with no tariffs (taxes)
the Euro
Centripetal Force
Common Market
EU Free Trade Agreement
Since there are no tariffs or taxes charged on imported goods, prices for EU citizens are generally
lower than before
higher than before
the same as before
there are no prices because everything is free
What is the Euro?
nickname for EU citizens
the tax they charge on goods imported from outside the EU
currency (money) used in Germany and France only
currency (money) used by most EU countries
EU countries have joined together to form a trade bloc. Why is this important?
They negotiate trade agreements with other countries together
They have no trade with other countries to grow their economy
This maintains high value for the Euro
They block trade within the EU to lower prices
All European Union countries have very similar economies--no countries are richer or poorer than others.
True
False
What is the best description of the economic differences in the EU?
Western Europeans want jobs in Eastern Europe
Western and Eastern Europe have the same economic prosperity
Western Europe is poorer than Eastern Europe
Western Europe is richer than Eastern Europe
Where does EU spend a lot of its money?
On projects in poorer Eastern European countries
On projects in powerful Western European countries
On projects outside the EU in Africa and Asia
On extra large flags to be displayed in each country's capital
Where are workers generally paid more?
Western Europe
Eastern Europe
Outside the EU
They are paid the same wage in all EU countries
Where is it cheaper for companies to build factories and produce goods and why?
Outside the EU: lower taxes
Western Europe: high unemployment, lower wages
Eastern Europe: cheaper land, lower wages
Central Europe: fastest trade routes
14.3: Political Cooperation in the EU
Which members of the EU participate in the EU government?
All members
Germany, France and Belgium
Only Western European countries
None. there is no EU government.
What does it mean that the EU government is supranational?
EU government is not allowed to make laws
each country's individual laws are above EU law
it's laws overrule individual country laws
there is a super hero that enforces EU law
Which are true about citizens living in EU countries? (check all the apply)
They must serve 1 year in the EU military
They can vote in EU elections
They can work in any EU country
They pay only EU taxes, not local taxes
They can live in any EU country
What is the largest EU governing body with 750 members?
The European Parliament
The Council of the European Union
The European Commission
The European White House
The European Union has a court of justice that prosecutes EU countries which don't follow its laws.
True
False
The EU government brings representatives and leaders from different countries together to solve problems and discuss issues facing the region.
True
False
If a country does not agree with an EU policy or law, that country does not have to follow the policy.
True
False
What is ONE ISSUE mentioned in the textbook that countries tend to disagree on within the EU? (check all that apply)
Immigration from countries outside EU
Flag Design
National Anthem
As the European Union grows in number of countries and population,
it is easier to agree on issues and make laws
it is more difficult to agree on issues and make laws
not all the representatives can fit in the parliament meeting room
they have to add more stars to the EU flag and they don't fit
