THE EU INNSTITUTIONS
How many institutions are in the EU?
14 institutions
What is the EU motto?
United in Diversity
When was the EU founded?
November 1st 1993
How many members are in the European Parliament?
705 members
In what year was the CARIFORUM-EU Economic Partnership Agreement signed?
in 2008
Which institution is responsible for passing laws and approving budget proposals ?
The European Parliament
How many stars are on the EU flag?
12
The EU has this many member states
27
Which EU institution is known as the people's institution?
European Ombudsman
Why is the EU known as the worlds largest single market area.
the EU promotes competition and trade by reducing obstacles (for eg. removing internal borders) so that the movement of goods and services from one place to another can occur freely.
This country holds the presidency of the council of the EU
Slovenia
explain what is meant by Human Dignity.
Each citizen must be respected regardless of gender, sexuality or race
Why was the EU founded?
to enhance the political and economic conditions and to keep the peace among its members.
this individual is the president of the European Commission
Ursula von de Leyen
list three countries who signed the CARIFORUM EU Economic Agreement?
Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and the Dominican Republic
What are Law Making institutions of the EU
European Parliament, European Commission & Council of the EU
list 2 values of the EU
Human Rights, Human dignity, Freedom of Movement or Democracy
Which countries are the founding fathers of the EU?
Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands
List two roles of the European Parliament
Passing laws based on the proposal of the European Council
Creating the EU budget
Examining and finding ways to respond to the petitions
List two countries and their exports to the EU
Jamaica- aluminum oxide
Guyana- gold, rum, sugar
Trinidad and Tobago- petroleum gas and oils
Grenada/St. Lucia/Barbados-tourism
What is the role of the European central bank?
To stabilize the euro currency and to influence monetary policy to promote economic development and growth
-To reduce trade barriers among members
-promote economic development and growth among members
- promote peace among members
-provide security, freedom and justice to all EU citizens
Explain what is meant by the term 'economic interdependence'
Economic interdependence means that trade barriers within its members will be minimized to stimulate a symbiotic relationship which will strengthen economic cooperation and trade amongst countries.
What is the role if the ECA?
to ensure that the EU's finances are managed efficiently for effective use.
Why was the CARIFORUM-EU Economic Partnership Agreement made?
to allow members of CARIFORUM to invest in and trade with the EU without obstacles.