EU-UK Relations: Master the Dynamics of Brexit and Beyond

Question 1

Which of the following is **not** a fundamental principle of EU law?

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Primacy of EU law over national law

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Supremacy over national law

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Direct effect

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Proportionality

Question 2

Which institution primarily plays the role of initiating and proposing legislation within the EU?

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European Commission

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European Parliament

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Council of the European Union

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European Central Bank

Question 3

Which of the following is **not** considered a benefit of EU membership for a member state?

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Erosion of national sovereignty

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Reduced trade barriers

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Enhanced economic cooperation

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Access to EU funding

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of the European Convention on Human Rights?

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To protect and uphold fundamental human rights and freedoms

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To establish a common currency for Europe

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To promote economic integration among member states

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To resolve disputes between member states of the EU

Question 5

What is the fundamental difference between the European Union and the Council of Europe?

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The EU is a political and economic union, while the Council of Europe is a human rights organization.

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The Council of Europe is a supranational organization, while the EU is an intergovernmental organization.

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The EU has legislative powers, while the Council of Europe only has advisory powers.

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The EU is based on treaties, while the Council of Europe is based on a constitution.

Question 6

What was the legal mechanism through which the UK's withdrawal from the EU was implemented?

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Withdrawal Agreement

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Lisbon Treaty

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European Communities Act 1972

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Scotland Act 1998

Question 7

What is the significance of the Northern Ireland Protocol in the context of Brexit?

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It ensures that Northern Ireland remains in the EU's single market and customs union

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It establishes a special economic zone in Northern Ireland

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It gives Northern Ireland a vote in the EU Council of Ministers

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It has no significant implications for Northern Ireland

Question 8

What is the role of the European Commission in the Brexit process?

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Negotiating the terms of the UK's withdrawal and future relationship with the EU

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Enforcing the Withdrawal Agreement

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Providing financial assistance to the UK

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It has no role in the Brexit process

Question 9

What was the legal basis for the UK's referendum on EU membership?

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The European Union (Referendum) Act 2015

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Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union

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The Lisbon Treaty

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The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a provision of the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement?

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A guarantee that the UK would remain in the EU single market

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A transition period during which the UK remained subject to EU law

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A financial settlement between the UK and the EU

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A mechanism for resolving disputes between the UK and the EU

Question 11

What is the difference between 'hard Brexit' and 'soft Brexit'?

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Hard Brexit involves leaving the EU single market and customs union, while soft Brexit does not

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Soft Brexit involves remaining in the EU single market, while hard Brexit does not

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Hard Brexit involves leaving the EU without a withdrawal agreement, while soft Brexit does not

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There is no real distinction between hard Brexit and soft Brexit

Question 12

Through which legal mechanism did the UK leave the European Union?

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Withdrawal Agreement

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Lisbon Treaty

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Maastricht Treaty

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Treaty on European Union

Question 13

Which factor did NOT contribute to the UK's decision to withdraw from the EU?

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Increased desire for European integration

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Economic uncertainties

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Immigration concerns

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Political divisions within the UK

Question 14

What is the principle of 'sincere cooperation' in the context of EU law?

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A duty for Member States to act in good faith and assist in the implementation of EU law

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A right for Member States to veto proposals they disagree with

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A legal requirement for the UK to abide by EU regulations despite its withdrawal

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A principle that allows the EU to intervene in the internal affairs of Member States

Question 15

How would you describe the UK's current relationship with the EU?

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Non-Member State

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Full Member State

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Associate Member State

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Candidate Country

Question 16

What is the purpose of the 'Northern Ireland Protocol'?

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To maintain an open border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland

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To resolve trade disputes between the UK and the EU

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To set out the UK's financial obligations to the EU after Brexit

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To establish a legal framework for UK-EU cooperation in matters of security and defence

Question 17

What is the principle of 'proportionality' in the context of EU law?

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Measures taken by the EU must be limited to what is necessary and proportionate to achieve their intended objectives

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EU institutions have unlimited powers to adopt legislation in any area they deem necessary

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Member States are free to interpret and implement EU law as they see fit

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EU regulations are always binding and directly applicable in all Member States

Question 18

What was the primary reason for the UK's decision to leave the European Union?

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Concerns over sovereignty and immigration.

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Political instability within the EU.

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Economic dissatisfaction.

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A desire to forge closer ties with non-EU countries.

Question 19

Which of the following is a key provision of the Withdrawal Agreement?

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The establishment of a transition period until December 31, 2020.

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The UK's immediate departure from the EU single market and customs union.

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The creation of a new trade agreement between the UK and the EU.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a potential economic consequence of Brexit for the UK?

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Increased investment from non-EU countries.

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Reduced trade with EU countries.

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Currency devaluation.

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Increased tariffs on UK exports.

Question 21

What is the role of the Joint Committee established under the Withdrawal Agreement?

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To supervise the implementation and application of the Agreement.

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To determine the financial settlement between the UK and the EU.

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To negotiate future trade arrangements between the UK and the EU.

Question 22

What is the significance of the European Court of Justice's ruling in the Miller case?

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It established that the UK Parliament must approve the triggering of Article 50.

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It invalidated the Withdrawal Agreement.

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It ruled that the UK could unilaterally revoke Article 50.