Question 1

The policy of issuing "blue cards" is designed to

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A)  end immigration. 
B)  attract only skilled immigrants. 
C)  attract only immigrants who are white. 
D)  expel immigrants. 
E)  foster integration. 
A)  end immigration. 
B)  attract only skilled immigrants. 
C)  attract only immigrants who are white. 
D)  expel immigrants. 
E)  foster integration.

Question 2

Americans tend to be more religious than most Europeans.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Public opinion on Turkish membership in the EU seems to suggest that people object to Turkey's membership

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A)  because Turkey is not a democracy. 
B)  because Turkey is poor. 
C)  because they fear Turkish immigrants. 
D)  for cultural reasons. 
E)  because Turkey is too big. 
A)  because Turkey is not a democracy. 
B)  because Turkey is poor. 
C)  because they fear Turkish immigrants. 
D)  for cultural reasons. 
E)  because Turkey is too big.

Question 4

The Swiss People's Party endorses policies of multiculturalism.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In the Netherlands, all the following are true EXCEPT

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A)  opponents to immigration have attacked Islam as a religion. 
B)  unlike France, no one has been killed by radical Islamists. 
C)  opposition to immigration comes from the left and the right. 
D)  the far-right has gained strength in the Dutch parliament. 
E)  the government has traditionally adopted a policy of multiculturalism. 
A)  opponents to immigration have attacked Islam as a religion. 
B)  unlike France, no one has been killed by radical Islamists. 
C)  opposition to immigration comes from the left and the right. 
D)  the far-right has gained strength in the Dutch parliament. 
E)  the government has traditionally adopted a policy of multiculturalism.

Question 6

In 2010-2011, the leaders of Germany, France, and Great Britain call claimed that policies of multiculturalism have failed. Do you think European countries can pursue policies of multiculturalism, or should they adopt alternative approaches to deal with their increasingly more diverse societies?

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The question of whether European countri

Question 7

"Positive discrimination" has been proposed

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A)  as an example of a multicultural policy. 
B)  to enforce secularism in France. 
C)  to enhance job opportunities for minorities. 
D)  in the wake of the killing of Theo Van Gogh. 
E)  by the EU as a way to foster integration. 
A)  as an example of a multicultural policy. 
B)  to enforce secularism in France. 
C)  to enhance job opportunities for minorities. 
D)  in the wake of the killing of Theo Van Gogh. 
E)  by the EU as a way to foster integration.

Question 8

All of the following countries allow gay marriage EXCEPT

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A)  Spain. 
B)  Belgium. 
C)  Norway. 
D)  Czech Republic. 
E)  Portugal. 
A)  Spain. 
B)  Belgium. 
C)  Norway. 
D)  Czech Republic. 
E)  Portugal.

Question 9

Policies toward drugs such as marijuana

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A)  are set by the EU. 
B)  are universally permissive across Europe. 
C)  vary greatly from country to country. 
D)  have changed because the majority of Europeans favor legalization of many drugs. 
E)  are most liberal in the Netherlands. 
A)  are set by the EU. 
B)  are universally permissive across Europe. 
C)  vary greatly from country to country. 
D)  have changed because the majority of Europeans favor legalization of many drugs. 
E)  are most liberal in the Netherlands.

Question 10

The French policy of laïcité is a version of

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A)  secularism. 
B)  integration. 
C)  assimilation. 
D)  supranationalism. 
E)  integration 
A)  secularism. 
B)  integration. 
C)  assimilation. 
D)  supranationalism. 
E)  integration

Question 11

The largest group of immigrants in France comes from

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A)  Turkey. 
B)  sub-Saharan Africa. 
C)  North Africa. 
D)  Eastern Europe. 
E)  South Asia. 
A)  Turkey. 
B)  sub-Saharan Africa. 
C)  North Africa. 
D)  Eastern Europe. 
E)  South Asia.

Question 12

The Schengen Agreement

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A)  was designed to address Europe's immigration problem. 
B)  makes the need for an EU immigration policy more urgent. 
C)  will expire in 2012. 
D)  will restrict immigration to Europe. 
E)  will foster integration of immigrants. 
A)  was designed to address Europe's immigration problem. 
B)  makes the need for an EU immigration policy more urgent. 
C)  will expire in 2012. 
D)  will restrict immigration to Europe. 
E)  will foster integration of immigrants.

Question 13

The Justice and Development Party, which has Islamic roots, has

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A)  rejected Turkey's bid to join the EU. 
B)  tried to impose Islamic law in Turkey. 
C)  pulled Turkey out of NATO. 
D)  pushed through numerous democratic reforms. 
E)  been banned by the Turkish courts. 
A)  rejected Turkey's bid to join the EU. 
B)  tried to impose Islamic law in Turkey. 
C)  pulled Turkey out of NATO. 
D)  pushed through numerous democratic reforms. 
E)  been banned by the Turkish courts.

Question 14

France's approach to immigrants is one of multiculturalism

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Looking ahead, it is fair to say

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A)  illegal immigration will become a more serious problem. 
B)  multiculturalism will eventually succeed. 
C)  Europe will be forced to adopt policies on immigrants similar to those of the United States. 
D)  immigrants will naturally integrate with their host societies. 
E)  Europe will have a high need for immigrants. 
A)  illegal immigration will become a more serious problem. 
B)  multiculturalism will eventually succeed. 
C)  Europe will be forced to adopt policies on immigrants similar to those of the United States. 
D)  immigrants will naturally integrate with their host societies. 
E)  Europe will have a high need for immigrants.

Question 16

How are differences in levels of religious belief between the United States and Europe reflected in European identity?

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The differences in levels of religious b

Question 17

Prior to World War II,

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A)  there were no immigrants in Europe. 
B)  most immigration in Europe was intra-European integration. 
C)  Gastarbeiter came to Germany. 
D)  Muslim immigrants began to settle in large numbers in Europe. 
E)  only Great Britain had a large number of immigrants. 
A)  there were no immigrants in Europe. 
B)  most immigration in Europe was intra-European integration. 
C)  Gastarbeiter came to Germany. 
D)  Muslim immigrants began to settle in large numbers in Europe. 
E)  only Great Britain had a large number of immigrants.

Question 18

Foreign-born people in Europe

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A)  likely earn more than the native-born people. 
B)  cannot become citizens in any country. 
C)  are discriminated against in employment. 
D)  suffer from xenophobia. 
E)  are likely to vote for far-right political parties. 
A)  likely earn more than the native-born people. 
B)  cannot become citizens in any country. 
C)  are discriminated against in employment. 
D)  suffer from xenophobia. 
E)  are likely to vote for far-right political parties.

Question 19

The only European country where people were more likely than Americans to say religion is important is

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A)  Spain. 
B)  France. 
C)  Italy. 
D)  Greece. 
E)  Turkey. 
A)  Spain. 
B)  France. 
C)  Italy. 
D)  Greece. 
E)  Turkey.

Question 20

A problem with multiculturalism in Europe has been

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A)  immigrants feel this policy does not respect their culture. 
B)  it does not foster integration into the host society. 
C)  it has not really been implemented in any state. 
D)  the EU objects to its use. 
E)  it has led to attacks on immigrants. 
A)  immigrants feel this policy does not respect their culture. 
B)  it does not foster integration into the host society. 
C)  it has not really been implemented in any state. 
D)  the EU objects to its use. 
E)  it has led to attacks on immigrants.

The policy of issuing "blue cards" is designed to

Americans tend to be more religious than most Europeans.

Public opinion on Turkish membership in the EU seems to suggest that people object to Turkey's membership

The Swiss People's Party endorses policies of multiculturalism.

In the Netherlands, all the following are true EXCEPT

In 2010-2011, the leaders of Germany, France, and Great Britain call claimed that policies of multiculturalism have failed. Do you think European countries can pursue policies of multiculturalism, or should they adopt alternative approaches to deal with their increasingly more diverse societies?

"Positive discrimination" has been proposed

All of the following countries allow gay marriage EXCEPT

Policies toward drugs such as marijuana

The French policy of laïcité is a version of

The largest group of immigrants in France comes from

The Schengen Agreement

The Justice and Development Party, which has Islamic roots, has

France's approach to immigrants is one of multiculturalism

Looking ahead, it is fair to say

How are differences in levels of religious belief between the United States and Europe reflected in European identity?

Prior to World War II,

Foreign-born people in Europe

The only European country where people were more likely than Americans to say religion is important is

A problem with multiculturalism in Europe has been

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Exam 12: Possible Scenarios and Final Questions

The policy of issuing "blue cards" is designed to

Americans tend to be more religious than most Europeans.

Public opinion on Turkish membership in the EU seems to suggest that people object to Turkey's membership

The Swiss People's Party endorses policies of multiculturalism.

In the Netherlands, all the following are true EXCEPT

In 2010-2011, the leaders of Germany, France, and Great Britain call claimed that policies of multiculturalism have failed. Do you think European countries can pursue policies of multiculturalism, or should they adopt alternative approaches to deal with their increasingly more diverse societies?

"Positive discrimination" has been proposed

All of the following countries allow gay marriage EXCEPT

Policies toward drugs such as marijuana

The French policy of laïcité is a version of

The largest group of immigrants in France comes from

The Schengen Agreement

The Justice and Development Party, which has Islamic roots, has

France's approach to immigrants is one of multiculturalism

Looking ahead, it is fair to say

How are differences in levels of religious belief between the United States and Europe reflected in European identity?

Prior to World War II,

Foreign-born people in Europe

The only European country where people were more likely than Americans to say religion is important is

A problem with multiculturalism in Europe has been

Introduction: What Is Europe

Political and Economic Development in Western and Eastern Europe

The Institutions and Policies of the European Union

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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