Regional Groupings

Question 1

If Conflict between EU law and Member state law, which law is followed?

Answer 1

IF an EU law and a member state’s law arena conflict, the EU law is given priority

Question 2

What are the aims of the EU?

Answer 2

1) free movement of ppl, goods, services and capital
2) Enact legislation in justice and home affairs
3) maintain common policies

Question 3

What is the single market?

Answer 3

EU has eliminated all trade barries between EU states

Question 4

What are the 4 freedoms

Answer 4

free movement of goods, ppl, services and capital

Question 5

What is the Eurozone?

Answer 5

A monetary union est in 1999, I common current in 19 countries= 1 member state but an opt-in arrangement

Question 6

What are the external relations and defence in the EU?

Answer 6

the EU has developed a limited role- Common Foreign and Security Policy.

Question 7

What are the permanent diplomatic missions?

Answer 7

UN/WTO/G8/G-20

Question 8

What is the Impact of the EU on Sovereignty

Answer 8

EU law prevails/ Single currency- x print money/ Govt x dictate policy/ Control of Justice= highest court of appeal

Question 9

What are the Positives of joining the EU?

Answer 9

States= master of treaties
States= retained control in health, education, welfare, foreign affairs and defence
Ability to leave eg Brexit