lesson 14 Flashcards
a form of international cooperation in which countries give up some control of their affairs as they work together on goals they share
Supranational cooperation
a force that unties people and countries together
centripetal force
a force that divides people and countries
centrifugal
a group of countries that work together to promote trade with one another and other countries
trade bloc
country that utilizes the Euro
eurozone
a tax on goods that cross country borders
tariff
what was the first thing established in the European Union?
common market coal and steal
what did the EU create to promote EU cultural identity?
- EU flag 2. European anthem 3. Europe day
Do all countries have to agree on a decision of the EU government? What happens if the don’t agree
No, they dont have to agree. If they dont agree and it gets voted for they just have to deal with it
Why might a country that is part of the EUnot use the euro as its currency?
the country might not met the requirements to use the euro
Name at least one way the EU has promoted economic cooperation.
- common currency 2. no tariffs 3. trade bloc
what are some benefits of being a member of the EU ?
- go from country to country without getting stopped 2. no tariffs 3. trade easily with other countries 4. use of common currency 5. EU can help poorer countries 6. trade bloc
What are some disadvantages of being a member of the EU?
- not every country agrees on the same issue 2. loss of control over its own affairs 3. people in the EU immigrate to richer countries
what are the advantages of the euro as the currency for EU member countries?
- goods moving freely across countries 2. more choices about what to buy 3. eliminatation of tariffs on goods
what are the disadvantages of the euro as the currency for EU member countries?
Members that join the EU must show they reached certain goals before being allowed to use the euro
