The idea to create the European Union was thought of after this event.
World War II
100
This institution represents all EU citizens, approves EU laws and the EU budget. Its delegates are grouped by political parties, NOT by country.
European Parliament
100
This institution's main jobs are to ensure that European laws are enforced and to interpret the laws so they can be equally applied in all member states.
The Court of Justice of the European Union
100
EU citizens, in addition to citizens to some other countries, can move freely between countries in the ______ Area
Schengen
200
The first institution of European states was called _________.
The European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC)
200
Who elects the "eurodeputies," or the members of the European Parliament?
EU citizens
200
Who are the members of the European Commission?
One commissioner from each EU country
200
When traveling from Spain to Italy, what form of identification do you need to bring with you (if you are a Spanish citizen)?
National Identity Card (DNI)
300
What did the Treaties of Rome establish? (two things)
The European Economic Community (EEC) and the European Atomic Energy Community (EAEC or EURATOM)
300
This institution holds executive power and proposes new laws, but cannot pass them. It also manages EU policies, allocates EU funding, and enforces EU laws.
The European Commission
300
Which institution manages the euro?
The European Central Bank
300
How many countries are there in the European Union?
28
400
One element of the European Economic Community was the free movement of _______, ________, ________, and ________ between member countries.
Goods, services, workers, and capital
400
Who makes up the European Council?
The Heads of State or the governments of the member states, who meet four times a year
400
Which institution signs international agreements and established the EU's foreign policy?
The Council of the European Union
400
Which were the six founding countries of the European Union (in its earliest stage)?
Belgium, France, Italy, (West) Germany, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands/Holland
500
Name one political and one economic change that resulted from the formation of the European Union after the Maastricht Treaty was signed.
Political: EU citizenship
Economic: A single, common market was created and a common currency, the euro, was introduced in 2002.
500
What is the main function of the European Council (NOT the Council of the European Union)?
The European Council defines the EU's general political guidelines and priorities.
500
What is the function of the European Court of Auditors?
It makes sure that EU funds are properly acquired and efficiently spent in EU institutions and member countries.