The significance of the EU as an international body (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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In which year did the Brexit referendum take place?
In which year did the Brexit referendum take place?
2016
What is meant by the EU's 'democratic deficit'?
What is meant by the EU's 'democratic deficit'?
Citizens lack direct voting on EU decisions
Which financial event significantly impacted the EU's economic influence?
Which financial event significantly impacted the EU's economic influence?
The 2008 financial crash
How did the Euro differently affect Germany compared to Italy?
How did the Euro differently affect Germany compared to Italy?
Germany gained export advantage; Italy lost flexibility
What does disagreement over the Common Agricultural Policy highlight?
What does disagreement over the Common Agricultural Policy highlight?
Difficulty in reaching unanimity
What advantage did the UK's 'special relationship' with the US provide the EU?
What advantage did the UK's 'special relationship' with the US provide the EU?
Bolstered EU's global influence
How does the EU's military structure differ from NATO's?
How does the EU's military structure differ from NATO's?
NATO has a standing army; EU doesn't
What did the Kosovo War demonstrate about the EU's military capability?
What did the Kosovo War demonstrate about the EU's military capability?
NATO had to intervene; EU was criticised
What percentage of the world's GDP does the EU represent?
What percentage of the world's GDP does the EU represent?
23%
For how many states is the EU the top trading partner?
For how many states is the EU the top trading partner?
80 states
How many civilian and military missions does the EU operate worldwide?
How many civilian and military missions does the EU operate worldwide?
30
How is the EU perceived due to its reliance on NATO for defence?
How is the EU perceived due to its reliance on NATO for defence?
As a 'military puppet' of the US