Contemporary Western Democracies - AP European History
- Identify the treaty that established the European Coal and Steel Community.
- Treaty of Paris. Created the first European economic integration in 1951.
- Which French leader founded the Fifth Republic in 1958?
- Charles de Gaulle. Established the current French political system.
- Identify the 2016 referendum result in the UK concerning the EU.
- Brexit. UK voted to leave the European Union.
- Identify the political system where multiple parties have power.
- Multi-party system. Allows multiple political parties to compete for power.
- What treaty established the European Union in 1993?
- Maastricht Treaty. Transformed the European Community into the EU.
- What is the role of the European Council?
- Sets EU's political agenda. Provides strategic direction for EU policies.
- What document serves as the constitution of Germany?
- Basic Law. Serves as Germany's constitutional framework since 1949.
- What is the main purpose of the European Central Bank?
- Monetary policy. Controls interest rates and money supply for the eurozone.
- What year did the United Kingdom join the European Economic Community?
- 1973. Joined the EEC under Edward Heath's government.
- What system of government does Italy have?
- Parliamentary republic. President is ceremonial; PM holds executive power.
- What year did the fall of the Berlin Wall occur?
- 1989. Marked the end of the Cold War and German division.
- Identify the supranational union of European countries.
- European Union. Political and economic union of 27 member states.
- Which document outlines the rights of UK citizens?
- Human Rights Act 1998. Incorporates European Convention rights into UK law.
- What is the term for the division of powers in a democracy?
- Separation of powers. Prevents concentration of power in one branch.
- What institution is the judicial branch of the European Union?
- European Court of Justice. Interprets EU law and ensures member state compliance.
- Who was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
- Margaret Thatcher. Led Conservative government from 1979-1990.
- What is the main function of the European Commission?
- Executive branch. Acts as the EU's executive arm implementing policy.
- Which European country has a unicameral legislative system?
- Sweden. Parliament has only one legislative chamber.
- Who was the Chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021?
- Angela Merkel. Led Germany for 16 years through major crises.
- What year did the Maastricht Treaty come into effect?
- 1993. Year the EU was formally established.
- What is the legislative body of the European Union?
- European Parliament. Directly elected body representing EU citizens.
- Which country has a semi-presidential system of government?
- France. Combines presidential and parliamentary elements.
- What is the primary legislative body of the United Kingdom?
- Parliament. Houses the House of Commons and House of Lords.
- Which European country is a federal parliamentary republic?
- Germany. Power is divided between federal and state levels.
- Who was the first President of France's Fifth Republic?
- Charles de Gaulle. Established the current French political system.