Test on International Integration and the European Union

Question 1: The European Parliament is solely responsible for drawing up proposals for new European legislation.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that the European Commission is alone responsible for drawing up proposals for new European legislation. The European Parliament is described as the EU's law-making body with legislative responsibilities, but not for drawing up proposals independently.

Question 2: Which of the following principles were the member states committed to protect and support upon the establishment of the Council of Europe in 1949?

A. The creation of a common market for goods, services, and capital.

B. The regulated production of coal and steel across Europe.

C. Human rights, fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law.

D. The unification of national economic policies across all member states.

Explanation: The study materials state that upon the establishment of the Council of Europe in 1949, member states committed to protect and support common ideals and principles, especially human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law.

Question 3: The primary aim of the United Nations is to develop and liberalize international trade.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The United Nations aims to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations between states, and promote international cooperation in the economy, culture, social and humanitarian affairs. Developing and liberalizing international trade is the aim of the WTO.

Question 4: The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) aims to develop the economies of its member countries and increase employment in them.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The OECD's aim is to develop the economies of the member countries, to increase employment and living standards in these countries.

Question 5: According to the study materials, which of the following is an aim of the OECD?

A. To develop and liberalize international trade

B. To increase living standards in member countries

C. To maintain international peace and security

D. To promote international cooperation in cultural affairs

Explanation: The study materials state that the aim of the OECD is 'to develop the economies of the member countries, to increase employment and living standards in these countries.' The other options are aims of the WTO or the UN.