Europe

Question 1

3 reasons the EU formed

Answer 1

1. Recovery from devastation of war.
2. Avoiding Future Conflict
3. A bulwark against communism

Question 2

First major treaty of 1952

Answer 2

European Coal and Steel Community

-UK invited but declined.

Question 3

Treaty of Rome

Answer 3

• 1957
• Creates EEC
• Sets broad goal of a single market
• Sets up harmonization of policies and a common tariff

Question 4

When did the UK Join the EU?

Answer 4

• In early 1960s Britain wanted in but was blocked by Charles DeGaulle
• In 1972 Agreed to terms to join
• In 1973 Joined with Denmark and Ireland

Question 5

British Exceptions (European Union)

Answer 5

1. Euro
2. Justice & Home Affairs issues
3. 1992 Social Charter
4. Charter of Fundamental Rights
5. Not part of passport-free zone

Question 6

1986 Single European Act

Answer 6

Key element - Fully integrated Common Market by 1992

Question 7

Four Freedoms

Answer 7

Goods
Services
People
Capital

Question 8

Treaty that transformed European Community into European Union

Answer 8

1992 Maastricht Treaty

Question 9

European Commission

Answer 9

Led by 27 commissioners, one from each member state state

Proposes new legislation

Question 10

European Council

Answer 10

Heads of Government of each member state

Question 11

European Parliament

Answer 11

720 Members
-Can approve legislation
Can censure the European Commission

Question 12

Four Key EU Institutions

Answer 12

European Commission
European Council
European Parliament
European Court of Justice

Question 13

Why was EU hesitant to jump into the EU?

Answer 13

1. Sense of Past Glory
2. Political Culture Differences
3. Short-term practical Politics

Question 14

Lisbon Treaty

Answer 14

-2009
-Streamlining of system, introduced after failed
attempt at European Constitution.
-Creates President of
European Council

Question 15

British exceptions (Lisbon Treaty)

Answer 15

–Taxation
–Foreign Policy
–Common Law
–Labor Law