Eu

Question 1

European Commission

Answer 1

Initiates legislation, drafts budget
Supranational

Question 2

Council of the eu

Answer 2

Decision making body of eu,approves budget
Intergovernmental
Made up of government ministers from different member states
Less frequent meetings

Question 3

European council

Answer 3

Decides direction of eu
Intergovernmental
Make big decisions

Question 4

Aims and achievement of eu

Answer 4

1. Promote peace and wellbeing = no war since ww2, and economic growth. But u faces threats and countries, eg Greece, in debt
2. Freedom and no internal borders = single market and Schengen area have no border controls, however some countries opt out such as Cyprus
3. Technological advancements = 400 B Euros (EU spend less on etch then competitors e.g US)

Question 5

Impact of EU on UK politics

Answer 5

1. UK joined EU in Mid 70’s
2. Tony Blair was a Europhile, he authorised EU expansion causing immigration (UKIP formed, David Cameron Incl. UKIP to not lose referendum)
3. Get Brexit done

Question 6

Impact of EU/EU had on policy making

Answer 6

1. Economy - Positive - Good for business, free trade (Trading bloc)
   - Negative - Can’t chose who to trade with (Free trade with AUS with UK now)

2.Social policy - Increased workers rights (Paid Holiday)

3.Immagration - Freedom of movement (2021 points based system)