Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

GCSE Citizenship: Life in Modern Britain > Chapter 4: The UK and the EU > Flashcards

Chapter 4: The UK and the EU Flashcards

1
Q

At the time of 1973, the European Economic Community (EEC) was usually known as what?

A

At the time of 1973, the European Economic Community (EEC) was usually known as the ‘Common Market’

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

At the time of 1973, the European Economic Community (EEC) was usually known as the ‘Common Market.’
When did the UK join the then EEC?

A

The UK joined the then EEC in 1973

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

The UK joined the then EEC in 1973, 6 years after what?

A

The UK joined the then EEC in 1973, 6 years after it was set up

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

The UK joined the then EEC in 1973, 6 years after it was set up.
Our membership has been a what for many years?

A

Our membership has been a controversial issue for many years

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

The UK joined the then EEC in 1973, 6 years after it was set up.
Our membership has been a controversial issue for many years.
In 1975, the Labour government of the day did what?

A

In 1975, the Labour government of the day organised a national referendum about our continued membership

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

The UK joined the then EEC in 1973, 6 years after it was set up.
Our membership has been a controversial issue for many years.
In 1975, the Labour government of the day organised a national referendum about our continued membership.
The referendum resulted in what?

A

The referendum resulted in a 2:1 vote in favour of:

  1. The new terms
  2. Remaining a member
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Referendum

A

A referendum is a vote on a single issue, where:
1. Governments
Or,
2. Other bodies
wish to seek the views of electors on an issue

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

A referendum is a vote on a single issue, where governments, or other bodies wish to seek the views of electors on an issue.
Example

A

For example, the 2016 referendum on the UK’s membership of the EU

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

The UK joined the then EEC in 1973, 6 years after it was set up.
Our membership has been a controversial issue for many years.
In 1975, the Labour government of the day organised a national referendum about our continued membership.
Our membership of the EU continues to be what?

A

Our membership of the EU continues to be a political issue

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Our membership of the EU continues to be a political issue.

What did the current Conservative government hold in June 2016?

A

The current Conservative government held a referendum in June 2016 on the UK membership of the EU

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

The current Conservative government held a referendum in June 2016 on the UK membership of the EU.
On a 72% turnout, voters decided to leave the EU by what?

A

On a 72% turnout, voters decided to leave the EU by a 51.9% vote to a 48.1% vote

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

By joining the EEC in 1973, the UK agreed to what?

A

By joining the EEC in 1973, the UK agreed to:
1. Pool
2. Share elements of our sovereignty
over some policy areas

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Sovereignty

A

Sovereignty is the power and authority that a country has to make decisions about:

  1. Itself
  2. Its relations with others
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Competence

A

Competence relates to areas of policy delegated by countries to the EU

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

In those areas where the EU has been given competence, member governments cannot what?

A 
In those areas where the EU has been given competence, member governments cannot:
1. Change
Or,
2. Undermine
the rules laid down by the EU
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

In those areas where the EU has been given competence, member governments cannot change, or undermine the rules laid down by the EU.
Where the EU has no competence, a national government can do what?

A

Where the EU has no competence, a national government can decide its own policy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

In those areas where the EU has been given competence, member governments cannot change, or undermine the rules laid down by the EU.
Where the EU has no competence, a national government can decide its own policy.
Example

A

For example, if the UK tried to amend its competition policy on:
1. Takeovers
2. State aid to business
,the EU would intervene

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

In those areas where the EU has been given competence, member governments cannot change, or undermine the rules laid down by the EU.
Where the EU has no competence, a national government can decide its own policy.
For example, if the UK tried to amend its competition policy on takeovers and state aid to business, the EU would intervene, because these rules are set at a European Union level.
However, the Chancellor of Exchequer can what?

A

The Chancellor of Exchequer can set whatever income tax rates he wishes in his Budget

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

In 1986, the UK government was fully supportive of what?

A

In 1986, the UK government was fully supportive of the Single Market Agreement

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

In 1986, the UK government was fully supportive of the Single Market Agreement, which promised to do what?

A

In 1986, the UK government was fully supportive of the Single Market Agreement, which promised to allow all goods and services to be:

  1. Traded
  2. Open to competition
  3. Accessible to all businesses across the EU
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

In 1986, the UK government was fully supportive of the Single Market Agreement, but what has been slow?

A

In 1986, the UK government was fully supportive of the Single Market Agreement, but progress has been slow

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

In 1986, the UK government was fully supportive of the Single Market Agreement, but progress has been slow, especially regarding what?

A

In 1986, the UK government was fully supportive of the Single Market Agreement, but progress has been slow, especially regarding:

  1. Finance
  2. Insurance
  3. Other services where the UK government had felt the agreement would benefit UK businesses
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

As a member of the EU, laws passed at a European level have what?

A

As a member of the EU, laws passed at a European level have a higher status than UK laws covering the same issues

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

As a member of the EU, laws passed at a European level have a higher status than UK laws covering the same issues.
Any conflict results in what?

A

Any conflict results in cases before the European Court of Justice, the court of the EU

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

As a member of the EU, laws passed at a European level have a higher status than UK laws covering the same issues.
Any conflict results in cases before the European Court of Justice, the court of the EU, whose decisions are what?

A

Any conflict results in cases before the European Court of Justice, the court of the EU, whose decisions are legally binding

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

In recent years, some members of the EU have wanted what?

A

In recent years, some members of the EU have wanted closer cooperation in a number of areas

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

In recent years, some members of the EU have wanted closer cooperation in a number of areas.
This approach is often called what?

A

This approach is often called federalist

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

Federalist

A 
Federalist is a:
1. Person
Or,
2. View
that supports greater EU integration leading to a United States of Europe
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

In recent years, some members of the EU have wanted closer cooperation in a number of areas.
This approach is often called federalist.
UK governments have ensured that the UK has had what from many of the initiatives?

A

UK governments have ensured that the UK has had opt-outs from many of the initiatives

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
30
Q

In recent years, some members of the EU have wanted closer cooperation in a number of areas.
This approach is often called federalist.
UK governments have ensured that the UK has had opt-outs from many of the initiatives.
The Labour government, which was elected in 1997, reversed this policy in regard to what?

A

The Labour government, which was elected in 1997, reversed this policy in regard to the rights of:

  1. UK workers to maternity and paternity leave
  2. Casual and part-time workers
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
31
Q

In recent years, some members of the EU have wanted closer cooperation in a number of areas.
This approach is often called federalist.
UK governments have ensured that the UK has had opt-outs from many of the initiatives.
The Labour government, which was elected in 1997, reversed this policy in regard to the rights of UK workers to maternity and paternity leave and the rights of casual and part-time workers and agreed to implement what?

A

The Labour government, which was elected in 1997:

  1. Reversed this policy in regard to the rights of UK workers to maternity and paternity leave and the rights of casual and part-time workers
  2. Agreed to implement the Social Chapter of EU policies
32
Q

Eurozone

A

The Eurozone is those countries that have adopted the Euro as their common currency

33
Q

The UK did not sign up to what?

A

The UK did not sign up to the:
1. Eurozone
Or,
2. Schengen area agreement

34
Q

Schengen area agreement

A

The Schengen area agreement abolished border controls to allow for the free movement of people

35
Q

Many who supported UK membership of the EU pointed out what?

A

Many who supported UK membership of the EU pointed out the economic benefits to the UK of our membership

36
Q

Many who supported UK membership of the EU pointed out the economic benefits to the UK of our membership.
The Single Market with its 500 million people generates how much of economic activity?

A

The Single Market with its 500 million people generates about £10 trillion of economic activity

37
Q

Many who supported UK membership of the EU pointed out the economic benefits to the UK of our membership.
The Single Market with its 500 million people generates about £10 trillion of economic activity.
The EU accounts for how much of the UK’s overall trade and investments?

A

The EU accounts for half of the UK’s overall:

  1. Trade
  2. Investments
38
Q

Many who supported UK membership of the EU pointed out the economic benefits to the UK of our membership.
The Single Market with its 500 million people generates about £10 trillion of economic activity.
The EU accounts for half of the UK’s overall trade and investments.
How many jobs in the UK are linked to our EU trade?

A

Around 3.5 million jobs in the UK are linked to our EU trade

39
Q

For the 3rd time in its history, all the electors within the UK were able to what?

A

For the 3rd time in its history, all the electors within the UK were able to take part in a referendum

40
Q

For the 3rd time in its history, all the electors within the UK were able to take part in a referendum.
In 1975, what was the referendum about?

A

In 1975, the referendum was about the UK membership of the EEC

41
Q

For the 3rd time in its history, all the electors within the UK were able to take part in a referendum.
In 1975, the referendum was about the UK membership of the EEC.
In 2011, the referendum was about what?

A

In 2011, the referendum was about changing the voting system regarding how we elect MPs

42
Q

Following the 2015 General Election, the re-elected PM David Cameron reiterated what?

A

Following the 2015 General Election, the re-elected PM David Cameron reiterated a Conservative Party manifesto commitment to hold an ‘in-out’ referendum on Britain’s membership of the EU by the end of 2017

43
Q

Following the 2015 General Election, the re-elected PM David Cameron reiterated a Conservative Party manifesto commitment to hold an ‘in-out’ referendum on Britain’s membership of the EU by the end of 2017, following what?

A

Following the 2015 General Election, the re-elected PM David Cameron reiterated a Conservative Party manifesto commitment to hold an ‘in-out’ referendum on Britain’s membership of the EU by the end of 2017, following renegotiations with EU leaders

44
Q

Following the 2015 General Election, the re-elected PM David Cameron reiterated a Conservative Party manifesto commitment to hold an ‘in-out’ referendum on Britain’s membership of the EU by the end of 2017, following renegotiations with EU leaders.
When did the referendum take place?

A

The referendum took place on 23rd June, 2016

45
Q

The main aim of UKIP

A

The main aim of UKIP is for the UK to leave the EU

46
Q

In the 2015 General Election, UKIP achieved how many votes?

A

In the 2015 General Election, UKIP achieved 3.9 million votes

47
Q

In the 2015 General Election, UKIP achieved 3.9 million votes, 12.6% of the votes cast, but only won in how many constituencies?

A

In the 2015 General Election, UKIP achieved 3.9 million votes, 12.6% of the votes cast, but only won in one constituency

48
Q

In the 2015 General Election, UKIP achieved 3.9 million votes, 12.6% of the votes cast, but only won in one constituency.
What happened in the 2014 elections to the European Parliament?

A

In the 2014 elections to the European Parliament, UKIP topped the poll

49
Q

In the 2015 General Election, UKIP achieved 3.9 million votes, 12.6% of the votes cast, but only won in one constituency.
In the 2014 elections to the European Parliament, UKIP topped the poll, with what percentage of the vote?

A

In the 2014 elections to the European Parliament, UKIP topped the poll, with 27.5% of the vote

50
Q

In the 2015 General Election, UKIP achieved 3.9 million votes, 12.6% of the votes cast, but only won in one constituency.
In the 2014 elections to the European Parliament, UKIP topped the poll, with 27.5% of the vote and had how many MEPs elected?

A

In the 2014 elections to the European Parliament, UKIP topped the poll, with 27.5% of the vote and had 24 MEPs elected

51
Q

The Labour Party now supports plans for a what?

A

The Labour Party now supports plans for an EU referendum

52
Q

The Labour Party now supports plans for an EU referendum.

What do the Liberal Democrats say?

A

The Liberal Democrats say that existing legislation states that there must be a referendum every time it is proposed that further powers are transferred to the EU

53
Q

Since the 1990s, what has narrowed significantly?

A

Since the 1990s, the gap between those who wanted to:
1. ‘Stay in’ the EU
2. ‘Get out’ of the EU
has narrowed significantly

54
Q

Since the 1990s, the gap between those who wanted to ‘stay in’ the EU and ‘get out’ of the EU has narrowed significantly.
The 1975 referendum was what?

A

The 1975 referendum was 2:1 in favour of remaining in the then EEC

55
Q

Since the 1990s, the gap between those who wanted to ‘stay in’ the EU and ‘get out’ of the EU has narrowed significantly.
Both sides of the debate received what?

A

Both sides of the debate received taxpayer funding to promote their cause

56
Q

Since the 1990s, the gap between those who wanted to ‘stay in’ the EU and ‘get out’ of the EU has narrowed significantly.
Both sides of the debate received taxpayer funding to promote their cause.
Politicians for different political parties found themselves doing what with members of their own parties?

A

Politicians for different political parties found themselves:
1. Debating
2. Disagreeing
with members of their own parties

57
Q

All the major UK political parties, with the exception of UKIP, favoured what?

A

All the major UK political parties, with the exception of UKIP, favoured the UK remaining a member of the EU

58
Q

All the major UK political parties, with the exception of UKIP, favoured the UK remaining a member of the EU.
Whilst the TV channels have to be politically neutral, the press was what?

A

Whilst the TV channels have to be politically neutral, the press was divided over our membership

59
Q

All the major UK political parties, with the exception of UKIP, favoured the UK remaining a member of the EU.
Whilst the TV channels have to be politically neutral, the press was divided over our membership, with who supporting a Leave vote?

A 
Whilst the TV channels have to be politically neutral, the press was divided over our membership, with:
1. The Daily Mail
2. The Sun
3. Daily Express
4. The Daily Telegraph
supporting a Leave vote
60
Q

All the major UK political parties, with the exception of UKIP, favoured the UK remaining a member of the EU.
Whilst the TV channels have to be politically neutral, the press was divided over our membership, with the Daily Mail, the Sun, Daily Express and the Daily Telegraph supporting a Leave vote.
Who supported a Remain vote?

A
  1. The Daily Mirror
  2. The Times
  3. The Guardian
  4. Financial Times
    supported a Remain vote
61
Q

The Remain campaign was led by who?

A

The Remain campaign was led by the:

  1. Prime Minister, David Cameron
  2. Chancellor of Exchequer, George Osborne
62
Q

The Remain campaign was led by the Prime Minister, David Cameron, and the Chancellor of Exchequer, George Osborne.
2 of the leading Leave campaigners were also what?

A

2 of the leading Leave campaigners were also important members of the Conservative party:

  1. Boris Johnson
  2. The Justice Minister, Michael Gove
63
Q

In the June 2016 EU referendum, what percentage of people voted to leave?

A

In the June 2016 EU referendum, 51.9% of people voted to leave

64
Q

In the June 2016 EU referendum, what percentage of people voted to remain?

A

In the June 2016 EU referendum, 48.1% of people voted to remain

65
Q

In the June 2016 EU referendum, the voter turnout was what?

A

In the June 2016 EU referendum, the voter turnout was 72%

66
Q

In the June 2016 EU referendum, the voter turnout was 72%.

In England, every counting region with the exception of London voted by a majority to do what?

A

In England, every counting region with the exception of London voted by a majority to Leave the EU

67
Q

In the June 2016 EU referendum, the voter turnout was 72%.
In England, every counting region with the exception of London voted by a majority to Leave the EU.
The morning after the count, David Cameron announced that he was what?

A

The morning after the count, David Cameron announced that he was resigning as:

  1. Prime Minister
  2. Leader of the Conservative Party
68
Q

The morning after the EU referendum count, David Cameron announced that he was resigning as Prime Minister and as Leader of the Conservative Party.
The contest to replace him resulted in what?

A

The contest to replace David Cameron resulted in Theresa May becoming the Leader of the Conservative Party after the other contestant withdrew

69
Q

The morning after the EU referendum count, David Cameron announced that he was resigning as Prime Minister and as Leader of the Conservative Party.
The contest to replace David Cameron resulted in Theresa May, the current Home Secretary, becoming the Leader of the Conservative Party after the other contestant withdrew.
This meant the decision as to who was to become the next Prime Minister was decided by who?

A

This meant the decision as to who was to become the next Prime Minister was decided by Conservative members of Parliament

70
Q

The Lisbon Treaty

A

The Lisbon Treaty, which includes a section about a country leaving the EU (Article 50), requires that country to formally announce it wants to leave

71
Q

The Lisbon Treaty, which includes a section about a country leaving the EU (Article 50), requires that country to formally announce it wants to leave.
Then for a period of 2 years that country what?

A

Then for a period of 2 years that country remains a member of the EU, but undertakes negotiations with the EU about their future relationship

72
Q

The Lisbon Treaty, which includes a section about a country leaving the EU (Article 50), requires that country to formally announce it wants to leave.
Then for a period of 2 years that country remains a member of the EU, but undertakes negotiations with the EU about their future relationship.
So, when the UK decides to evoke Article 50, what formally begins?

A

When the UK decides to evoke Article 50, the 2 year negotiation period formally begins

73
Q

The Lisbon Treaty, which includes a section about a country leaving the EU (Article 50), requires that country to formally announce it wants to leave.
Then for a period of 2 years that country remains a member of the EU, but undertakes negotiations with the EU about their future relationship.
So, when the UK decides to evoke Article 50, the 2 year negotiation period formally begins.
The 2 year negotiation period can be extended, if what?

A

The 2 year negotiation period can be extended, if all member countries agree

74
Q

In those areas where the EU has been given competence, member governments cannot change, or undermine the rules laid down by the EU.
Where the EU has no competence, a national government can decide its own policy.
For example, if the UK tried to amend its competition policy on takeovers and state aid to business, the EU would intervene, because what?

A

For example, if the UK tried to amend its competition policy on:
1. Takeovers
2. State aid to business
,the EU would intervene, because these rules are set at a European Union level

75
Q

In those areas where the EU has been given competence, member governments cannot change, or undermine the rules laid down by the EU.
Where the EU has no competence, a national government can decide its own policy.
For example, if the UK tried to amend its competition policy on takeovers and state aid to business, the EU would intervene, because these rules are set at a European Union level.
However, the Chancellor of Exchequer can set whatever income tax rates he wishes in his Budget, because taxation is not an EU what?

A

The Chancellor of Exchequer can set whatever income tax rates he wishes in his Budget, because taxation is not an EU competence

76
Q

In the 2015 General Election, UKIP achieved 3.9 million votes, what percentage of the votes cast?

A

In the 2015 General Election, UKIP achieved 3.9 million votes, 12.6% of the votes cast

77
Q

The morning after the EU referendum count, David Cameron announced that he was resigning as Prime Minister and as Leader of the Conservative Party.
The contest to replace David Cameron resulted in Theresa May, the current what, becoming the Leader of the Conservative Party after the other contestant withdrew?

A

The contest to replace David Cameron resulted in Theresa May, the current Home Secretary, becoming the Leader of the Conservative Party after the other contestant withdrew

GCSE Citizenship: Life in Modern Britain (31 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions