The UK and the World Flashcards
(31 cards)
How many members are there in the EU
28
Give 5 members of the EU
UK, Italy, Spain, France, Germany
What do members of the EU have to do (3)
Follow EU Laws, contribute to EU budget and work together.
What two organisations interpret EU laws
The European court of justice and human rights - overrule the decisions of national courts. EU citizens can appeal to the European courts for judgement.
How do EU countries trade between themselves
trade easily without tariffs
What are tariffs
a tax a country puts on imports or exports.
What are EU citizens allowed to do?
allowed to live, work, study, get healthcare and social welfare in any other EU country.
What benefits can EU membership bring?
environmental laws = effective, consumer rights are the same across all EU countries and fighting international crime and illegal immigration is simpler.
What do some people agree with EU?
maintain peace in Europe and gives countries a say in world events.
Highlight a problem with the European parliament that some argue?
unproductive talk and no action.
Highlight a problem with the European commission
seen as undemocratic because members are appointed not elected.
What do free trade campaigners criticise about the single market trade within the EU?
Criticise imposing tariffs on poorer countries outside of the EU.
What was the name of all the countries around the world ruled by Britain
British empire
How much of the world population was included in the British empire
1/4
What did the British empire turn into
Many British colonies wanted independence but later joined the commonwealth of nations
How many members are there in the commonwealth
54
Who is the official Head of the commonwealth
British monarch.
What is the main purpose of the commonwealth
forum for discussion
After how many years do Heads of each country meet for commonwealth
2 years to discuss concerns
What are the principles outlined in Harare Declaration in 1991 the Commonwealth
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.
When was the Commonwealth Ministerial Action group set up
1995
Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group have what powers
power to discipline governments that go against Commonwealth principles.
What powers do commonwealth have
apart from suspension they don’t have any powers
When are commonwealth games held
every 4 years
