The UK and the World

Question 1

How many members are there in the EU

Answer 1

28

Question 2

Give 5 members of the EU

Answer 2

UK, Italy, Spain, France, Germany

Question 3

What do members of the EU have to do (3)

Answer 3

Follow EU Laws, contribute to EU budget and work together.

Question 4

What two organisations interpret EU laws

Answer 4

The European court of justice and human rights - overrule the decisions of national courts. EU citizens can appeal to the European courts for judgement.

Question 5

How do EU countries trade between themselves

Answer 5

trade easily without tariffs

Question 6

What are tariffs

Answer 6

a tax a country puts on imports or exports.

Question 7

What are EU citizens allowed to do?

Answer 7

allowed to live, work, study, get healthcare and social welfare in any other EU country.

Question 8

What benefits can EU membership bring?

Answer 8

environmental laws = effective, consumer rights are the same across all EU countries and fighting international crime and illegal immigration is simpler.

Question 9

What do some people agree with EU?

Answer 9

maintain peace in Europe and gives countries a say in world events.

Question 10

Highlight a problem with the European parliament that some argue?

Answer 10

unproductive talk and no action.

Question 11

Highlight a problem with the European commission

Answer 11

seen as undemocratic because members are appointed not elected.

Question 12

What do free trade campaigners criticise about the single market trade within the EU?

Answer 12

Criticise imposing tariffs on poorer countries outside of the EU.

Question 13

What was the name of all the countries around the world ruled by Britain

Answer 13

British empire

Question 14

How much of the world population was included in the British empire

Answer 14

1/4

Question 15

What did the British empire turn into

Answer 15

Many British colonies wanted independence but later joined the commonwealth of nations

Question 16

How many members are there in the commonwealth

Answer 16

54

Question 17

Who is the official Head of the commonwealth

Answer 17

British monarch.

Question 18

What is the main purpose of the commonwealth

Answer 18

forum for discussion

Question 19

After how many years do Heads of each country meet for commonwealth

Answer 19

2 years to discuss concerns

Question 20

What are the principles outlined in Harare Declaration in 1991 the Commonwealth

Answer 20

International peace and rule of international law
democracy and equal rights
opposition to racism and racial oppression
economic development - improve standard of living in poorer countries.

Question 21

When was the Commonwealth Ministerial Action group set up

Answer 21

1995

Question 22

Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group have what powers

Answer 22

power to discipline governments that go against Commonwealth principles.

Question 23

What powers do commonwealth have

Answer 23

apart from suspension they don’t have any powers

Question 24

When are commonwealth games held

Answer 24

every 4 years

Question 25

What is the purpose of commonwealth games

Answer 25

to improve relation between commonwealth countries

Question 26

Which countries are members of commonwealth of nations

Answer 26

Canada UK India New Zealand and Australia.

Question 27

When was the united nations formed

Answer 27

1945

Question 28

What is the purpose of united nations

Answer 28

international organisation for co-operation and stop wars and encourage peace

Question 29

How many members in the united nations

Answer 29

192

Question 30

What are the UN principles

Answer 30

resolve disputes peacefully
respect international laws and human rights
cooperate to solve international economic, social or humanitarian problems

Question 31

What is the general assembly

Answer 31

a annual meeting for all representative of UN members