The European Union - AP European History
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What are the Copenhagen criteria for EU membership (in one concise list)?
What are the Copenhagen criteria for EU membership (in one concise list)?
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Stable democracy, rule of law, human rights; market economy; adopt EU acquis. 1993 criteria ensuring new members meet EU standards.
Stable democracy, rule of law, human rights; market economy; adopt EU acquis. 1993 criteria ensuring new members meet EU standards.
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What is the “four freedoms” principle of the EU single market?
What is the “four freedoms” principle of the EU single market?
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Free movement of goods, services, capital, and people. Core principle enabling the single market to function.
Free movement of goods, services, capital, and people. Core principle enabling the single market to function.
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What is the Schengen Area in relation to EU border policy?
What is the Schengen Area in relation to EU border policy?
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Passport-free travel zone with abolished internal border controls. Created in 1985, now includes 27 European countries.
Passport-free travel zone with abolished internal border controls. Created in 1985, now includes 27 European countries.
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Identify whether Schengen membership is identical to EU membership.
Identify whether Schengen membership is identical to EU membership.
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No; some EU states are outside Schengen and some non-EU states are inside. UK/Ireland opted out; Norway/Switzerland are non-EU members.
No; some EU states are outside Schengen and some non-EU states are inside. UK/Ireland opted out; Norway/Switzerland are non-EU members.
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What is the euro in the context of European integration?
What is the euro in the context of European integration?
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A common currency used by the Eurozone member states. Launched in 1999, adopted by 20 of 27 EU member states.
A common currency used by the Eurozone member states. Launched in 1999, adopted by 20 of 27 EU member states.
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Which EU institution has the primary role of proposing EU legislation?
Which EU institution has the primary role of proposing EU legislation?
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European Commission. Executive branch with exclusive right to initiate legislation.
European Commission. Executive branch with exclusive right to initiate legislation.
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Which EU institution represents member-state governments and co-legislates on most laws?
Which EU institution represents member-state governments and co-legislates on most laws?
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Council of the European Union (Council of Ministers). Ministers from each member state vote on proposed laws.
Council of the European Union (Council of Ministers). Ministers from each member state vote on proposed laws.
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What 1957 treaties created the European Economic Community (EEC) and Euratom?
What 1957 treaties created the European Economic Community (EEC) and Euratom?
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Treaties of Rome (1957). Established the EEC (Common Market) and atomic energy cooperation.
Treaties of Rome (1957). Established the EEC (Common Market) and atomic energy cooperation.
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Which EU institution is directly elected by EU citizens and co-legislates on most laws?
Which EU institution is directly elected by EU citizens and co-legislates on most laws?
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European Parliament. Only EU institution with democratic mandate from citizens.
European Parliament. Only EU institution with democratic mandate from citizens.
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What 1992 treaty created the European Union and launched the “three pillars” structure?
What 1992 treaty created the European Union and launched the “three pillars” structure?
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Treaty of Maastricht (1992). Transformed the EEC into a political union with expanded powers.
Treaty of Maastricht (1992). Transformed the EEC into a political union with expanded powers.
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What was the central economic aim of the European Economic Community (EEC)?
What was the central economic aim of the European Economic Community (EEC)?
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Create a common market by reducing internal trade barriers. Aimed to integrate economies through free trade among members.
Create a common market by reducing internal trade barriers. Aimed to integrate economies through free trade among members.
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What is the European Union (EU) in the context of postwar European integration?
What is the European Union (EU) in the context of postwar European integration?
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A supranational political and economic union of European member states. Evolved from postwar cooperation to prevent future conflicts.
A supranational political and economic union of European member states. Evolved from postwar cooperation to prevent future conflicts.
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What 1951 treaty created the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC)?
What 1951 treaty created the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC)?
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Treaty of Paris (1951). First step toward European integration through coal/steel cooperation.
Treaty of Paris (1951). First step toward European integration through coal/steel cooperation.
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Which six states were the original members of the ECSC in 1951?
Which six states were the original members of the ECSC in 1951?
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France, West Germany, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg. The "Inner Six" founding members of European integration.
France, West Germany, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg. The "Inner Six" founding members of European integration.
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Which EU body sets broad political direction and is composed of heads of state or government?
Which EU body sets broad political direction and is composed of heads of state or government?
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European Council. Summit meetings that guide EU's strategic priorities.
European Council. Summit meetings that guide EU's strategic priorities.
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What is the role of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)?
What is the role of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)?
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Interprets EU law and ensures its uniform application. Highest court ensuring member states comply with EU treaties.
Interprets EU law and ensures its uniform application. Highest court ensuring member states comply with EU treaties.
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What is the principle of “supremacy of EU law” as developed by the CJEU?
What is the principle of “supremacy of EU law” as developed by the CJEU?
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EU law takes precedence over conflicting national law. Established through landmark cases like Costa v. ENEL (1964).
EU law takes precedence over conflicting national law. Established through landmark cases like Costa v. ENEL (1964).
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Which treaty is most associated with major institutional reforms to prepare for eastern enlargement?
Which treaty is most associated with major institutional reforms to prepare for eastern enlargement?
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Treaty of Lisbon (2007; in force 2009). Streamlined decision-making and created EU President position.
Treaty of Lisbon (2007; in force 2009). Streamlined decision-making and created EU President position.
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Which 2004 event best represents the EU’s post–Cold War “eastern enlargement”?
Which 2004 event best represents the EU’s post–Cold War “eastern enlargement”?
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Accession of 10 states, mostly from Central and Eastern Europe (2004). Largest single expansion, reuniting Europe after Cold War.
Accession of 10 states, mostly from Central and Eastern Europe (2004). Largest single expansion, reuniting Europe after Cold War.
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What is the term for the 2016–2020 process of the United Kingdom leaving the EU?
What is the term for the 2016–2020 process of the United Kingdom leaving the EU?
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Brexit. First member state withdrawal, completed January 31, 2020.
Brexit. First member state withdrawal, completed January 31, 2020.
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What 1986 agreement is most associated with accelerating completion of the EU single market?
What 1986 agreement is most associated with accelerating completion of the EU single market?
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Single European Act (1986). Set 1992 deadline for removing all internal market barriers.
Single European Act (1986). Set 1992 deadline for removing all internal market barriers.
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What 1992 treaty formally created the European Union and introduced a three-pillar structure?
What 1992 treaty formally created the European Union and introduced a three-pillar structure?
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Treaty of Maastricht (1992). Transformed the EEC into a political union with expanded powers.
Treaty of Maastricht (1992). Transformed the EEC into a political union with expanded powers.
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What currency was introduced as part of Economic and Monetary Union and later became physical cash?
What currency was introduced as part of Economic and Monetary Union and later became physical cash?
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The euro. Launched 1999 (accounting), physical coins/notes in 2002.
The euro. Launched 1999 (accounting), physical coins/notes in 2002.
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What is the Eurozone in relation to the European Union?
What is the Eurozone in relation to the European Union?
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EU member states that use the euro as their currency. Not all EU members adopted the single currency.
EU member states that use the euro as their currency. Not all EU members adopted the single currency.
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What is the Schengen Area in relation to EU border policy?
What is the Schengen Area in relation to EU border policy?
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A passport-free travel zone with abolished internal border checks. Created by 1985 Schengen Agreement, now includes most EU states.
A passport-free travel zone with abolished internal border checks. Created by 1985 Schengen Agreement, now includes most EU states.
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What is the main role of the European Commission within EU institutions?
What is the main role of the European Commission within EU institutions?
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Proposes EU legislation and enforces EU law; executive body. Acts as "guardian of the treaties" with monopoly on legislative initiative.
Proposes EU legislation and enforces EU law; executive body. Acts as "guardian of the treaties" with monopoly on legislative initiative.
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What is the main role of the European Parliament in EU governance?
What is the main role of the European Parliament in EU governance?
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Directly elected legislature that co-decides laws and the budget. Powers expanded over time; now co-equal with Council in most areas.
Directly elected legislature that co-decides laws and the budget. Powers expanded over time; now co-equal with Council in most areas.
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What is the main role of the Council of the European Union (Council of Ministers)?
What is the main role of the Council of the European Union (Council of Ministers)?
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Represents member-state governments; co-legislates and coordinates policy. Ministers from each state meet by policy area to pass laws.
Represents member-state governments; co-legislates and coordinates policy. Ministers from each state meet by policy area to pass laws.
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What is the European Council, and what does it primarily do?
What is the European Council, and what does it primarily do?
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Heads of state or government setting overall EU political direction. Summit meetings define strategic priorities, not day-to-day legislation.
Heads of state or government setting overall EU political direction. Summit meetings define strategic priorities, not day-to-day legislation.
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What is the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) responsible for?
What is the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) responsible for?
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Interpreting EU law and ensuring its uniform application. EU law supremacy ensures single market functions uniformly.
Interpreting EU law and ensuring its uniform application. EU law supremacy ensures single market functions uniformly.
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