European And Worldwide interdependence Flashcards

1
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When is the next European election

A

2019

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2
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How many countries are in the EU and who is the newest member

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There are 28 countries in the European Union: Croatia is the newest member.

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3
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Within the European Union there are three law-making groups. What are they?

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The European Parliament
The European Commission
The Council of Ministers

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4
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How many Irish MEPS are there

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There are currently 11.

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5
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How many MEPS are currently elected to the European Parliament

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There are 751 MEPs

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6
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Who is the president of the European parliament

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Antonio Tajani, Italy

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7
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Who is the president of the European Commission

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Jean Claude Juncker - Luxembourg

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8
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Which two cities does the European Parliament meet in

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Brussels and Strasbourg

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9
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What date was the BREXIT election held in the UK

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23-06-2016

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10
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What date did Theresa May formally announce to the European council Britains leaving the EU

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On 29 March 2017

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11
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How long do BREXIT negotiations last

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2 years

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12
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What treaty sets out the procedure to leave the EU

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Article 50 of the lisbon treaty

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13
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Who is the secretary general of the UN

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António Guterres - Portugal

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14
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What date was the BREXIT election held in the UK

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23-06-2016

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15
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What date did Theresa May formally announce to the European council Britains leaving the EU

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On 29 March 2017

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16
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How long do BREXIT negotiations last

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2 years

17
Q

What treaty sets out the procedure to leave the EU

A

Article 50 of the lisbon treaty

18
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Who is the secretary general of the UN

A

António Guterres - Portugal

19
Q

Explain one way a school could celebrate 9th of May Europe day

A

Holding a day of culture in a school where students learn different music, food, traditions from other countries
Students do projects on each european union member

20
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Explain why all EU countries should have the same consumer laws

A

They share a single market

21
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Why is it important for members of the EU to work together

A

Europe has very close borders and a common travel area, to avoid tension at these points
Single market for buying and selling, european countries rely on each other for economic growth