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European Union Notes Quiz

1. The European Union is the name of the government that rules all of Europe. TRUE FALSE 2. Switzerland and Norway are members of the European Union. TRUE FALSE

3. Sovereignty is the quality of having supreme authority over a geographic area. TRUE FALSE 4. __________________ is the de facto capital of the European Union: a. Paris b. London c. Rome d. Brussels e. None of the above 5. The country of Turkey is in a unique position in Europe because: a. They have refused to use the Euro currency b. Only a small part of their country is in Europe c. They are a monarchy d. They want to separate from Europe e. None of the above 6. The common currency used in Europe is called: a. The Dollar b. The Lira c. The Yuan d. The Pound e. None of the above 7. There are _____ Countries in the European Union a. 22 b. 25 c. 28 d. 32

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8. The historical roots of the European Union lie in: a. World War I b. World War II c. England d. North Africa 9. The European Union promotes ____________ while preserving _____________ a. The Economy, Market Economy b. Freedom, Responsibility c. Responsibility, Freedom d. Unity, Diversity 10. Name the qualification NOT needed to join the European Union: a. A standing army b. Stable institutions guaranteeing democracy c. A market economy d. Ability to implement obligations of membership 11. The main job of the European Parliament is to: a. Elect the European Council b. Pass laws c. Declare war d. Enforce laws 12. The European Council has ____ members. a. 766 b. 435 c. 100 d. 28 13. The European Commission functions as the European Unions: a. Legislative branch b. Judicial branch c. Executive branch d. Commission branch

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14. The institution that makes sure European Union law is applied in the same way for all member countries is: a. The Court of Justice b. The Parliament c. The President d. The European Commission 15. The Committee of the Regions is made up of: a. Local officials b. Parliament Members c. Prime Ministers d. Random citizens 16. The European Central Bank is in charge of: a. Managing the Euro b. Limiting inflation c. Giving loans d. A and B e. A, B, and C 17. One country that doesnt use the Euro that is in the European Union is: a. Belgium b. Netherlands c. Greece d. England