Master European Politics: Quizzes and Study Guide

Question 1

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How would you characterize the European Union's (EU) role in international affairs?

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C: The EU actively promotes multilateralism and cooperation, collaborating with international organizations and partners.

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A: The EU focuses mainly on internal matters, with limited global involvement.

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B: The EU plays a significant role in trade and diplomacy, but has limited influence on security and defense.

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D: The EU's international role is solely determined by its member states, without an independent foreign policy.

Question 2

How does the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ensure the consistent application of EU law across member states?

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The ECJ's interpretations and judgments are binding on all EU member states, guaranteeing uniform application of EU legislation.

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The ECJ mediates disputes between member states and EU institutions, resolving conflicts through binding rulings.

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The ECJ cannot review the validity of EU laws and regulations, limiting its powers to interpreting existing legislation.

Question 3

Compare the decision-making processes for legislation and budget approval in the European Union.

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Legislation is decided by the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union, while budget approval requires the consent of the European Council.

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Both legislation and budget approval are decided by the European Commission.

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Legislation is decided by the European Council, and budget approval is decided by the European Parliament.

Question 4

In the EU's legislative process, how do the roles of the European Parliament and the Council of the EU differ?

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The Council represents member states' interests, while the Parliament represents EU citizens' interests.

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Both institutions have equal legislative power and can initiate legislation.

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The Parliament has more legislative power because it is directly elected by EU citizens.

Question 5

Explain the primary role of the European Central Bank (ECB) in maintaining macroeconomic stability within the Eurozone.

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Controlling inflation by adjusting interest rates and implementing quantitative easing measures.

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Overseeing and regulating commercial banks and other financial institutions in the Eurozone.

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Advising EU member states on fiscal policies and promoting economic growth within the Eurozone.

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Coordinating exchange rate policies among Eurozone member states and managing the Euro's value against other currencies.

Question 6

Which founding treaty established the legal framework for the European Union?

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Treaty of Rome

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Treaty of Maastricht

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Treaty of Lisbon

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Treaty of Paris

Question 7

What is the name of the EU institution that exercises legislative power and shares budgetary authority with the Council of the EU?

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European Parliament

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European Commission

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Council of the European Union

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European Council

Question 8

What is the term used to describe the economic and monetary union formed by 19 EU member states?

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Eurozone

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Schengen Area

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European Single Market

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European Economic Area

Question 9

Which EU policy is primarily focused on promoting social justice and improving living and working conditions across the Union?

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European Social Fund

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Common Agricultural Policy

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Erasmus+ Programme

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Horizon Europe Programme

Question 10

What is the principle of subsidiarity designed to ensure in EU decision-making?

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Decisions are made at the most appropriate level, prioritizing local and regional autonomy.

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The EU has exclusive competence in all matters affecting the Union as a whole.

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Member states must justify any actions they take that may impact the internal market.

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EU policies must be proportional to the objectives they seek to achieve.

Question 11

Which electoral system is employed in EU parliamentary elections?

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Proportional representation

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First-past-the-post

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Alternative vote

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Single transferable vote

Question 12

What is the name of the EU agency responsible for coordinating and enhancing law enforcement cooperation among member states?

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Europol

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Frontex

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Eurojust

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European Public Prosecutor's Office

Question 13

What is the name of the annual summit where EU leaders meet to discuss and set the bloc's priorities and goals?

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European Council Summit

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European Commission Summit

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European Parliament Summit

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Eurozone Summit

Question 14

Who presides over the European Council?

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The Prime Minister of the country holding the rotating presidency

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The President of the European Commission

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The President of the European Parliament

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The Chancellor of Germany

Question 15

What is the primary goal of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) of the EU?

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To support farmers and ensure food security

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To promote free trade in agricultural products

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To reduce environmental impact of agriculture

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To harmonize agricultural regulations across member states

Question 16

Which theory emphasizes the dominance of nation-states in the integration process?

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Intergovernmentalism

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Neofunctionalism

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Liberalism

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Constructivism

Question 17

What is the role of the European Commission in the EU's legislative process?

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To propose legislation

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To enforce legislation

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To adjudicate legislation

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To interpret legislation

Question 18

What is the distinction between the European Single Act and the Maastricht Treaty?

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The European Single Act established the single market, while the Maastricht Treaty created the European Union.

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The Maastricht Treaty established the single market, while the European Single Act created the European Union.

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Both treaties established the single market.

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Neither treaty established the single market.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a primary institution of the European Union (EU)?

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International Monetary Fund (IMF)

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European Council

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European Parliament

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European Commission

Question 20

Within which EU policy area is the 'Common Agricultural Policy' (CAP) situated?

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Agriculture and Rural Development

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Economic and Monetary Union

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Foreign Policy and Security

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Justice, Home Affairs, and Migration

Question 21

Citizens of which of the following are eligible to directly elect members of the European Parliament?

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EU Member States only

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EU Member States and EEA countries

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EU Member States and candidate countries

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All EU citizens residing worldwide

Question 22

According to the 'Dublin Regulation', which of the following is a key responsibility for EU Member States in processing asylum applications?

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Processing applications in the first EU country of entry

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Allowing asylum seekers to choose their preferred EU country for application

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Resettlement of refugees exclusively within their own borders

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Providing financial aid to Member States with high asylum seeker numbers

Question 23

How is the European Union's budget primarily funded?

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Financial contributions from Member States

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Direct taxation by the EU

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Indirect taxation by Member States

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Loans from international financial markets

Question 24

Who is the current President of the European Commission?

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Ursula von der Leyen

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Emmanuel Macron

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Charles Michel

Question 25

Which of the following is the EU's main legislative body?

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European Parliament

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European Council

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Council of the European Union

Question 26

What is the primary purpose of the European Economic and Monetary Union (EMU)?

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To promote economic growth and stability within the EU

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To enhance military cooperation among member states

Question 27

What is the principle of subsidiarity in the EU?

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Decisions are made at the most appropriate level (local, regional, national, or EU)

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Equal representation of all member states in EU institutions

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a goal of the EU's Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP)?

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Establishing a common European army

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Defending the EU's interests and values in the world

Question 29

What was the main driving force behind the creation of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC)?

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To prevent future wars between France and Germany

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To promote economic growth and industrialization

Question 30

How does the European Court of Justice (ECJ) contribute to the development of EU law?

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By interpreting and enforcing EU treaties and legislation

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By appointing judges to national courts

Question 31

Identify the institution that is NOT a key component of the European Union's structure.

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North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

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European Parliament

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European Commission

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European Council

Question 32

What is the name of the common currency adopted by several member states within the European Union?

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Euro

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Pound Sterling

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Swiss Franc

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United States Dollar

Question 33

Which treaty laid the foundation for the European Union's establishment?

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Treaty of Rome

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Treaty of Lisbon

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Treaty of Paris

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Treaty of Maastricht

Question 34

Who is the current President of the European Council?

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Charles Michel

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Ursula von der Leyen

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David Sassoli

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Christine Lagarde

Question 35

Which EU institution is responsible for proposing and enforcing EU laws?

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European Commission

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European Council

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European Parliament

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European Central Bank

Question 36

Through which procedure are most EU laws adopted?

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Ordinary legislative procedure

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Special legislative procedure

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Delegated acts

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Implementing acts

Question 37

Which country is not a member state of the European Union?

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Norway

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United Kingdom

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France

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Spain

Question 38

What is the primary function of the European Central Bank?

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To manage the eurozone's monetary policy

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To regulate financial institutions

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To provide financial assistance to member states

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To set interest rates

Question 39

Which EU policy focuses on protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development?

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Environmental Policy

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Common Agricultural Policy

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Cohesion Policy

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Regional Policy

Question 40

Which of the following was **not** a founding member of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC)?

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United Kingdom

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France

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Germany

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Italy

Question 41

Which of the following is **not** a core EU policy area?

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Education and Culture

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Economic and Monetary Union

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Common Agricultural Policy

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Justice and Home Affairs

Question 42

The Lisbon Treaty (2007) introduced a provision called:

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Citizen's initiative

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Enhanced cooperation

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Permanent president of the European Council

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Quantitative easing

Question 43

The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is primarily designed to:

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Support European farmers

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Protect the environment

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Promote economic growth

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Enhance rural development

Question 44

Which of the following is a key principle of subsidiarity in the EU?

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Decisions should be made at the most appropriate level of governance

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Member states have exclusive competence in certain areas

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EU institutions should have a monopoly over law-making

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Harmonisation of laws is always preferable to decentralised decision-making

Question 45

The European Union's decision-making process under the ordinary legislative procedure involves:

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Co-decision between the European Parliament and the Council of the EU

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A single vote by the European Council

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Unilateral decision by the European Commission

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Referendum by all EU member states

Question 46

Which of the following is a key foreign policy goal of the European Union?

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Promoting democracy and human rights internationally

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Maintaining a strong military presence worldwide

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Securing access to natural resources

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Negotiating trade agreements solely for its own benefit

Question 47

The European Union's history can be traced back to:

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The Treaty of Rome (1957)

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The Treaty of Paris (1951)

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The Treaty of Maastricht (1993)

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The Schengen Agreement (1985)

Question 48

The principle of 'multi-level governance' in the EU implies:

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Decision-making occurs at multiple levels, from local to European

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Only the European Union has the power to make laws

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National governments have no role in EU decision-making

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Regional authorities are responsible for all policy areas

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT a primary institution of the European Union?

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United Nations Security Council

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European Parliament

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European Council

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European Central Bank

Question 50

The European Parliament consists of representatives who are:

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Elected by EU citizens

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Selected by national governments

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Split between appointed and elected members

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Chosen only from the largest EU member states

Question 51

The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) of the EU focuses on:

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Providing income support to farmers

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Free market principles

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Implementing strict environmental regulations

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Restricting agricultural imports

Question 52

The primary responsibility of the European Central Bank is to:

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Set monetary policy for countries using the Euro

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Oversee banking regulations within the EU

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Offer financial aid to struggling EU member states

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Coordinate economic policies among EU members

Question 53

The European Union's system of multi-level governance is characterized by:

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Powers being shared across different levels of government

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All policy decisions made solely by the European Commission

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Absence of a clear hierarchy of authority

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Exclusion of national governments from EU decision-making

Question 54

The European Convention on Human Rights primarily seeks to:

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Protect fundamental rights and freedoms for EU citizens

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Define the powers of the European Parliament

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Establish the European Union's budget

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Regulate trade between EU member states

Question 55

Which of the following accurately describes the role of the European Council within the EU?

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To represent the interests of EU member states

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To pass and amend EU legislation

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To interpret and enforce EU law

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To approve the EU's annual budget

Question 56

Which of the following is NOT a core EU institution?

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North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

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European Parliament

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European Commission

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European Council

Question 57

The theory of European integration emphasizing the role of supranational organizations in fostering cooperation is called:

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Neofunctionalism

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Intergovernmentalism

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Liberal Intergovernmentalism

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Constructivism

Question 58

Which of the following is **not** considered an advantage of EU membership for member states?

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Increased national sovereignty

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Enhanced economic integration

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Improved environmental protection

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Reduced political stability

Question 59

What is the primary purpose of the European Economic and Social Committee?

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To advise EU institutions on social and economic matters

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To represent civil society interests in EU decision-making

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To monitor the implementation of EU legislation

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To draft and adopt EU laws

Question 60

The European Commission is primarily tasked with:

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Proposing and implementing EU laws

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Representing the EU in international agreements

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Interpreting EU treaties

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Appointing judges to the European Court of Justice

Question 61

Which principle is central to the EU Single Market?

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Free movement of goods, services, capital, and people

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Strict regulation of economic sectors

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Protection of domestic markets

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Prioritization of individual member state economies

Question 62

What is the primary objective of the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)?

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Support agricultural production and farmers' income

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Protect the environment and promote sustainable farming

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Reduce food prices for consumers

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Boost agricultural exports

Question 63

Which of the following is **not** an official language of the European Union?

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Russian

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English

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French

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Spanish

Question 64

A core principle of the European Union's operation is:

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Economic and political integration

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Supremacy of national law

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Limited executive power

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Separation of powers