Question 1

European "federalists" favor

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A)  powers to be devolved to individual countries. 
B)  an inter-governmental approach. 
C)  closer ties with the United States. 
D)  separation of powers within the EU. 
E)  more supranational powers for the EU. 
A)  powers to be devolved to individual countries. 
B)  an inter-governmental approach. 
C)  closer ties with the United States. 
D)  separation of powers within the EU. 
E)  more supranational powers for the EU. E

Question 2

The European Coal and Steel Community can be understood as the first step toward today's EU.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The goals of the European Union include all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  decreasing negative effects of nationalism. 
B)  free trade. 
C)  a closer union of peoples. 
D)  eliminating interdependence. 
E)  formation of a common market. 
A)  decreasing negative effects of nationalism. 
B)  free trade. 
C)  a closer union of peoples. 
D)  eliminating interdependence. 
E)  formation of a common market. D

Question 4

The European Economic Community started out with fifteen members.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A process of sustained and institutionalized interaction among states and social actors that fosters a harmonization of policies is known as

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A)  inter-governmentalism. 
B)  supranationalism. 
C)  interdependence. 
D)  realism. 
E)  integration. 
A)  inter-governmentalism. 
B)  supranationalism. 
C)  interdependence. 
D)  realism. 
E)  integration.

Question 6

The Growth and Stability Pact says states in the eurozone pledge to keep their budget deficit low.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following countries joined the EU in 2004?

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A)  Turkey and Poland 
B)  Romania and Bulgaria 
C)  Poland and Hungary 
D)  Finland and Sweden 
E)  Norway and Malta 
A)  Turkey and Poland 
B)  Romania and Bulgaria 
C)  Poland and Hungary 
D)  Finland and Sweden 
E)  Norway and Malta

Question 8

In order to join the eurozone, countries had to meet criteria on all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  inflation. 
B)  interest rates. 
C)  unemployment. 
D)  government debt. 
E)  the annual budget deficit. 
A)  inflation. 
B)  interest rates. 
C)  unemployment. 
D)  government debt. 
E)  the annual budget deficit.

Question 9

The EU's history shows that functionalist approaches were largely ineffective.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The European Union achieved the goal of a common market in the 1950s.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Functionalism suggests that European integration

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A)  would be quick and easy. 
B)  should start with integration in foreign policy, 
C)  would focus on tangible, limited goals. 
D)  would proceed with input from public opinion. 
E)  would only succeed if it was built on supranationalism. 
A)  would be quick and easy. 
B)  should start with integration in foreign policy, 
C)  would focus on tangible, limited goals. 
D)  would proceed with input from public opinion. 
E)  would only succeed if it was built on supranationalism.

Question 12

The acquis communautaire refers to

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A)  a French term that favors more European integration. 
B)  the existing body of EU laws and directives. 
C)  rules necessary to join the eurozone. 
D)  the original theory beyond European integration. 
E)  the motto of the EU. 
A)  a French term that favors more European integration. 
B)  the existing body of EU laws and directives. 
C)  rules necessary to join the eurozone. 
D)  the original theory beyond European integration. 
E)  the motto of the EU.

Question 13

Since the euro was introduced,

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A)  inflation has been high in Europe. 
B)  unemployment has markedly declined. 
C)  several additional countries have adopted it. 
D)  trade among European countries has declined. 
E)  all countries have abided by the Stability and Growth Pact. 
A)  inflation has been high in Europe. 
B)  unemployment has markedly declined. 
C)  several additional countries have adopted it. 
D)  trade among European countries has declined. 
E)  all countries have abided by the Stability and Growth Pact.

Question 14

The Copenhagen Criteria concern

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A)  rules countries must meet to join the EU. 
B)  rules countries must meet to join the eurozone. 
C)  standard criteria for products produced in the EU. 
D)  rules determining how new laws will be adopted by the EU. 
E)  special opt-outs the Danes received from the EU. 
A)  rules countries must meet to join the EU. 
B)  rules countries must meet to join the eurozone. 
C)  standard criteria for products produced in the EU. 
D)  rules determining how new laws will be adopted by the EU. 
E)  special opt-outs the Danes received from the EU.

Question 15

The Maastricht Treaty did all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  formally created the European Union. 
B)  formed a common market among its members. 
C)  created a Common Foreign and Security Policy. 
D)  established a timetable and criteria for the euro. 
E)  strengthened the powers of the European Parliament. 
A)  formally created the European Union. 
B)  formed a common market among its members. 
C)  created a Common Foreign and Security Policy. 
D)  established a timetable and criteria for the euro. 
E)  strengthened the powers of the European Parliament.

Question 16

In your view, do you think the euro is a good idea for countries in Europe? Would you invoke the same arguments for a currency union between the United States and Canada?

Accepted Answer

In my view, the euro has both advantages

Question 17

Given your understanding of the goals and history of the EU, do you think that it could serve as a model for countries in other regions of the world?

Accepted Answer

The European Union (EU) has certainly ac

Question 18

Many favored the euro for nationalistic reasons.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The Lisbon Treaty does all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  changes voting procedures within the EU. 
B)  creates new positions with the EU. 
C)  recognizes opt-outs for certain countries. 
D)  admitted new countries into the eurozone. 
E)  increased powers for the European Parliament. 
A)  changes voting procedures within the EU. 
B)  creates new positions with the EU. 
C)  recognizes opt-outs for certain countries. 
D)  admitted new countries into the eurozone. 
E)  increased powers for the European Parliament.

Question 20

The European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) was formed in the

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A)  1920s. 
B)  1950s. 
C)  1960s. 
D)  1970s. 
E)  1980s. 
A)  1920s. 
B)  1950s. 
C)  1960s. 
D)  1970s. 
E)  1980s.

European "federalists" favor

The European Coal and Steel Community can be understood as the first step toward today's EU.

The goals of the European Union include all of the following EXCEPT

The European Economic Community started out with fifteen members.

A process of sustained and institutionalized interaction among states and social actors that fosters a harmonization of policies is known as

The Growth and Stability Pact says states in the eurozone pledge to keep their budget deficit low.

Which of the following countries joined the EU in 2004?

In order to join the eurozone, countries had to meet criteria on all of the following EXCEPT

The EU's history shows that functionalist approaches were largely ineffective.

The European Union achieved the goal of a common market in the 1950s.

Functionalism suggests that European integration

The acquis communautaire refers to

Since the euro was introduced,

The Copenhagen Criteria concern

The Maastricht Treaty did all of the following EXCEPT

In your view, do you think the euro is a good idea for countries in Europe? Would you invoke the same arguments for a currency union between the United States and Canada?

Given your understanding of the goals and history of the EU, do you think that it could serve as a model for countries in other regions of the world?

Many favored the euro for nationalistic reasons.

The Lisbon Treaty does all of the following EXCEPT

The European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) was formed in the

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Exam 3: The Institutions and Policies of the European Union

European "federalists" favor

The European Coal and Steel Community can be understood as the first step toward today's EU.

The goals of the European Union include all of the following EXCEPT

The European Economic Community started out with fifteen members.

A process of sustained and institutionalized interaction among states and social actors that fosters a harmonization of policies is known as

The Growth and Stability Pact says states in the eurozone pledge to keep their budget deficit low.

Which of the following countries joined the EU in 2004?

In order to join the eurozone, countries had to meet criteria on all of the following EXCEPT

The EU's history shows that functionalist approaches were largely ineffective.

The European Union achieved the goal of a common market in the 1950s.

Functionalism suggests that European integration

The acquis communautaire refers to

Since the euro was introduced,

The Copenhagen Criteria concern

The Maastricht Treaty did all of the following EXCEPT

In your view, do you think the euro is a good idea for countries in Europe? Would you invoke the same arguments for a currency union between the United States and Canada?

Given your understanding of the goals and history of the EU, do you think that it could serve as a model for countries in other regions of the world?

Many favored the euro for nationalistic reasons.

The Lisbon Treaty does all of the following EXCEPT

The European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) was formed in the

Introduction: What Is Europe

Political and Economic Development in Western and Eastern Europe

Parliaments and Electoral Systems

Executive Authority in Europe

Legal Structures and Judicial Systems

Political Parties and Elections

Political Culture and Political Behavior

Economic Issues in Europe

Immigration and Multi-Culturalism

European Security and Foreign Policy

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