eu

Question 1

four freedoms of the EU

Answer 1

freedom of movement of goods, people, services and capital

Question 2

values the eu were founded in

Answer 2

human dignity, freedom democracy, equality, rule of law and respect for human rights (maastricht treaty 1992)

Question 3

ways the eu has been successful in its political aims

Answer 3

successful in implementing liberal democracy
maintaining peace
protecting sovereignty as each state has a veto
qmv makes legilating easier (80%) passed

Question 4

ways the eu has not been successful in its political aims

Answer 4

more countries introducing anti lgbt legislation- hungary its illegal to promote homosexuality to under 18
relies on sanctions ie 2014 crimea
increased size means diferent interests 2015/16 migrant crisis

Question 5

ways eu has been successful in economic aims

Answer 5

integration and eurozone allows for global growth and effiecient transactions

Question 6

ways the eu hasnt been successful with its economic aims

Answer 6

2008- tension as richer states had to bail smaller ones out
stagnation of the euro ( makes countries less willing to join)
countries such as greece resentful of austerity

Question 7

ways the eu has been successful in its social aims

Answer 7

ECJ and EU charter of fundamental rights

Question 8

ways eu has been unsuccessful in its social aims

Answer 8

court is limited
growth in conserative values in the member state is on gender rights and lgbt ans the eu has little power to enforce standards on this
countries dont always implement echr rulings ( uk and prison votes)

Question 9

how has freedom of movement of people been probelematic

Answer 9

immigration affects some countries more, easter euroopean countries have implemented stricter rules, uk only country with free healthcare,

Question 10

how has four freedoms been sucessful

Answer 10

borderless law enforcement - europol

Question 11

what is CAP common agricultural policy

Answer 11

eu policy that financially supports farmers
uk got less from it than it contributed- led to increased prices and prevented uk farmers from competing on a level playing field

Question 12

what if common fisheries policy

Answer 12

criticised for giving eu fleets equal access to british water as british fishers, has led to a decline in british fishing

Question 13

what has the argriculture bill 2020 led to

Answer 13

preparing farmers for deoartureee from eu standards and subsidies outside of CAP

Question 14

what percentage is reform currently march 2024 polling at

Answer 14

8%

Question 15

percentage of people in favour of eu in 2014

Answer 15

44%

Question 16

european parliament TO

Answer 16

37% in 2019

Question 17

what did the european communties act 1972 mean

Answer 17

in areas that the eu legislates eu law took precedence over uk law

Question 18

what did the 2018 eu withdrawl act do

Answer 18

eu law no longer takes precendence and ECJ no longer has jurisdiction over the uk

Question 19

what did the retained eu law act mean

Answer 19

3500 peices of eu legilsation will be adopted into eu law

Question 20

How did MPs prevent a no deal brexit in 2019

Answer 20

parl voted to regain control of agenda by using standing order 24
which allowed parliament to initiate its own votes on brexit
leading to the benn act which prevented a no deal brexit

Question 21

what does the eu withdrawl act 2018 mean

Answer 21

it repealed the ECA 1975 and britiain no longer has to follow the fisheries policy and cap

Question 22

what is the agriculture bill 2020

Answer 22

will prepare the uk for leaving the eu , ie by setting animal welfare standards as well as subsidies replacing the CAP

Question 23

how much retained legislation remians

Answer 23

3500 sunset laws remain (700 peices were removed)

Question 24

what is the internal market bill

Answer 24

protects internal trade and allows gov to invest in projects that previously received EU funding money

Question 25

where does the uk have a trade deal with

Answer 25

Australia which has no tarrifss on wine

Question 26

what was signed between the eu and the uk after brexit to prevent tarrifs and quotas

Answer 26

cooperation agreement

Question 27

a product that the eu has placed limits on

Answer 27

uncooked sausages must be frozen at -18 before entering the eu

Question 28

evidence tha brexit hasnt impacted the uks trade deals

Answer 28

70 deals are “roll over” meaning the have copied the terms of the previous agreement when the uk was part of the eu

Question 29

evidence that brexit has had an impact on immigration policy

Answer 29

-2021 new points based system removed eu citizens the automatic right to remain
-uk rejected the eus proposal for freedom of movement for 18-24

Question 29

what does the uk no longer follow after brexit

Answer 29

european charter of fundamental rights and freedom of movement of people

Question 30

how has leaving the eu not changed migration

Answer 30

ni protocol - continuing to commitment to rigths and equality
-the fact thst proposal for freedom of movement for 18-24 was even considered shows the eu may still retain some influence