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What is the primary purpose of the European Union?

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To promote economic and political integration among its member states.

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True or False: The European Union was established by the Maastricht Treaty.

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True

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What year was the European Union formally established?

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1993

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Fill in the blank: The EU’s single market allows for the free movement of goods, services, people, and _____.

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capital

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Which institution of the EU is responsible for proposing legislation?

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The European Commission

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What is the currency used by the majority of EU member states?

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Euro

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Which treaty is considered the foundation of the European Union?

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The Treaty of Rome

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the EU? A) France B) Norway C) Germany D) Italy

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B) Norway

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What is the role of the European Parliament?

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To represent EU citizens and make decisions on legislation.

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True or False: The European Council is composed of the heads of state or government of EU member states.

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True

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What is the Schengen Area?

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A zone in which internal border checks have been abolished among member states.

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Fill in the blank: The European Court of Justice ensures that EU law is interpreted and applied _____ across member states.

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uniformly

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What is the primary legislative body of the EU?

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The European Parliament

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT an official language of the EU? A) English B) German C) Chinese D) French

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C) Chinese

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What does the term ‘Cohesion Policy’ refer to in the context of the EU?

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A policy aimed at reducing disparities between regions in the EU.

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True or False: The EU has its own military force.

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False

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

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To support farmers and improve agricultural productivity.

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Fill in the blank: The EU’s budget is primarily financed through _____ contributions from member states.

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national

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What is the function of the European Central Bank?

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To manage the euro and formulate monetary policy in the Eurozone.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following treaties established the Euro? A) Maastricht Treaty B) Lisbon Treaty C) Amsterdam Treaty D) Nice Treaty

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A) Maastricht Treaty

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What is the principle of subsidiarity in the EU?

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Decisions should be made as closely as possible to the citizen.

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True or False: All EU member states are required to adopt the Euro.

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False

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What is the European Economic Area (EEA)?

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It extends the EU’s single market to non-EU countries like Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein.

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Fill in the blank: The EU’s main legislative procedure is known as the _____ procedure.

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Ordinary legislative

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What is the primary focus of the EU's Digital Single Market strategy?
To ensure online access to goods and services across the EU.
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a key principle of the EU? A) Free trade B) Protectionism C) Nationalism D) Isolationism
A) Free trade
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What does the term 'EU enlargement' refer to?
The process of adding new member states to the EU.
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True or False: The EU operates on a system of supranational governance.
True
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What is the role of the Committee of the Regions?
To represent local and regional authorities in the EU decision-making process.
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Fill in the blank: The EU's primary human rights charter is the _____ Charter of Fundamental Rights.
EU
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What is the main function of the European Investment Bank?
To provide finance and expertise for sustainable investment projects.
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a founding member of the EU? A) Belgium B) Italy C) Spain D) Netherlands
C) Spain
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What does the term 'Brexit' refer to?
The United Kingdom's exit from the European Union.
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True or False: The Eurozone includes all EU member states.
False
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What is the purpose of the EU's Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP)?
To promote international peace and security.
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Fill in the blank: The EU operates a _____ policy to ensure the protection of the environment.
sustainable
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What is the role of the European Ombudsman?
To investigate complaints about maladministration in EU institutions.
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Multiple Choice: Which institution is responsible for the EU's budget? A) European Parliament B) European Council C) European Commission D) European Central Bank
C) European Commission
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True or False: The EU has a common defense policy.
True
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What is the significance of the Lisbon Treaty?
It reformed the EU's structure and decision-making processes.
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Fill in the blank: The EU promotes _____ policies to combat climate change.
green
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What does the term 'Four Freedoms' refer to in the EU?
The free movement of goods, services, people, and capital.
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Multiple Choice: Who is the current President of the European Commission? A) Ursula von der Leyen B) Jean-Claude Juncker C) Donald Tusk D) Mario Draghi
A) Ursula von der Leyen
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What is the main goal of the EU's regional policy?
To reduce economic disparities between regions.
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True or False: The EU has a single foreign policy.
False
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What is the role of the European Data Protection Supervisor?
To ensure that EU institutions respect the right to privacy.
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Fill in the blank: The EU's main decision-making bodies include the European Parliament, the European Commission, and the _____ Council.
European
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What is the EU's approach to trade agreements?
To negotiate and enter into trade agreements with non-EU countries.
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a key EU policy area? A) Education B) Defense C) Transportation D) All of the above
D) All of the above
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True or False: The EU provides funding for research and innovation projects.
True
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What does the term 'EU citizenship' grant individuals?
The right to live and work in any EU member state.
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Fill in the blank: The EU aims to promote _____ development in its international relations.
sustainable
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What is the role of the European Court of Auditors?
To ensure the proper management of EU funds.
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a criterion for EU membership? A) Stable institutions B) A functioning market economy C) A large population D) Ability to adopt EU laws
C) A large population
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True or False: The EU has a common policy for immigration and asylum.
True
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What is the purpose of the EU's Erasmus program?
To promote student exchange and education across member states.
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Fill in the blank: The EU's competition policy aims to prevent _____ practices among businesses.
anti-competitive
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What does the term 'Eurobarometer' refer to?
A series of public opinion surveys conducted by the EU.
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following bodies has the power to initiate legislation in the EU? A) European Parliament B) European Council C) European Commission D) European Central Bank
C) European Commission
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True or False: The EU's budget must be approved by both the European Parliament and the Council.
True
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What is the main objective of the EU's external action?
To promote peace, security, and prosperity globally.
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Fill in the blank: The EU's social policy aims to promote _____ and improve living conditions.
social inclusion
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What is the significance of the European Neighborhood Policy?
To foster relations with neighboring countries.
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Multiple Choice: Which institution acts as the EU's executive branch? A) European Commission B) European Parliament C) European Council D) European Court of Justice
A) European Commission
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True or False: The EU has a common policy on agriculture.
True
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What does the term 'Copenhagen criteria' refer to?
The standards that countries must meet to join the EU.
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Fill in the blank: The EU promotes _____ rights and democracy in its external relations.
human
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What is the role of the European Economic and Social Committee?
To represent civil society in the EU decision-making process.
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a key goal of the EU's environmental policy? A) Reducing greenhouse gas emissions B) Promoting fossil fuel use C) Increasing air pollution D) None of the above
A) Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
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True or False: The EU has a unified foreign policy.
False
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What is the purpose of the EU's Common Fisheries Policy?
To manage fish stocks and promote sustainable fishing practices.
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Fill in the blank: The EU's competition rules prevent _____ among companies.
monopolies
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What does the term 'multilevel governance' refer to in the EU context?
The interaction between different levels of government in the EU.
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a function of the European Parliament? A) Approving the EU budget B) Conducting foreign policy C) Managing EU currency D) None of the above
A) Approving the EU budget
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True or False: The EU has a common energy policy.
True
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What is the significance of the Eurozone?
It is a group of EU countries that use the euro as their currency.
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Fill in the blank: The EU aims to achieve _____ growth through its economic policies.
sustainable
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What is the role of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights?
To provide expert advice and assistance on fundamental rights issues.
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following countries is a candidate for EU membership? A) Albania B) Norway C) Switzerland D) Iceland
A) Albania
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True or False: The EU has a single market for services.
True

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