The EU Flashcards

Paper 2 (24 cards)

1
Q

What treaty created the European Union?

A

The Maastricht Treaty

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2
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When did the Maastricht Treaty come into force?

A

1993

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3
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What are the Four Freedoms of the EU Single Market?

A
  • Goods
  • Services
  • People
  • Capital
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4
Q

What restrictions are placed on goods from another EU state?

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Member states can’t impose taxes or tariffs or discriminate against them

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5
Q

What is the right for professionals and businesses within the EU?

A

They can offer their services in any EU state

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6
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What rights do EU citizens have regarding employment in other EU countries?

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They can seek employment without discrimination on the grounds of nationality

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7
Q

What has been removed regarding currency exchange and foreign investment in the EU?

A

All restrictions

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8
Q

What does EU social policy promote?

A
  • Cohesion
  • Employment rights
  • Worker security
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9
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What does EU law limit in the workplace?

A

Working hours and discrimination

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10
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What is the ‘convergence criteria’ related to?

A

Joining the Euro

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11
Q

How many countries in the EU use the Euro?

A

19 of the 27 countries

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12
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What economic impact does the Economic and Monetary Union have?

A

Ends exchange rate uncertainty and eliminates costs on cross-border trade

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13
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What are the key aims of the EU?

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  • Promoting peace
  • Establishing a single European market
  • Promoting economic, social + territorial cohesion
  • Establishing an economic + monetary union
  • Establishing an area of freedom, security + justice
  • Combating discrimination + promoting equality
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14
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Has the EU achieved its aims?

A

Yes, it has created a single market and protected workers’ rights

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15
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What is the size of the EU single market?

A

500 million consumers

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16
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What percentage did the EU help boost the GDP of member countries?

17
Q

What has been a controversial aspect of the economic union?

A

Small states requiring bailouts and austerity imposed by Brussels

18
Q

What sentiment has grown in response to the EU?

A

Anti-EU sentiment

19
Q

What was a positive outcome for the UK post-Brexit?

A

New EU laws no longer take immediate effect in the UK

20
Q

What trade agreement did the UK join post-Brexit?

A

CPTPP trade group

21
Q

What is a negative aspect of the Brexit deal regarding fair competition?

A

EU can impose sanctions if environmental targets aren’t met

22
Q

What division was created in the UK post-Brexit?

A

Borders in the Irish Sea

23
Q

What percentage of Scotland voted to remain in the Brexit referendum?

24
Q

What percentage of Northern Ireland voted to remain in the Brexit referendum?