Flashcards on The European Union: An Overview
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16 cards
Card 1
Question: What is the European Union (EU)?
Answer: A group of European countries that work together in politics, economy and trade to cooperate and make common decisions.
Card 2
Question: What are the main goals of the European Union?
Answer: Peace and stability, economic cooperation, support for human rights and democracy, environmental protection, and free movement of people.
Card 3
Question: How many member countries does the EU have today?
Answer: 27 member countries.
Card 4
Question: Which six countries created the European Economic Community in 1957?
Answer: France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.
Card 5
Question: What important idea allows people in the EU to travel, study, and work in many member countries?
Answer: Free movement.
Card 6
Question: Name three areas in which EU countries cooperate.
Answer: Trade, environment, and security (also travel and economy).
Card 7
Question: What does the European Commission do?
Answer: Prepares new laws and policies for the EU.
Card 8
Question: What is the role of the European Parliament?
Answer: It represents the citizens of the EU.
Card 9
Question: What does the Council of the European Union represent?
Answer: It represents the governments of the member countries.
Card 10
Question: List other key EU institutions besides the Commission, Parliament, and Council.
Answer: European Council, Court of Justice of the European Union, European Central Bank, and European Court of Auditors.