Chapter 14 Multiple-choice questions

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. With respect to the nature of the EU and the impact this has on representation, which of the following is incorrect?

The EU is a highly dynamic political system. correct incorrect

The EU is horizontally and vertically differentiated. correct incorrect

The EU is attempting to decrease the level of regulation of interest groups. correct incorrect

The EU promotes consensus seeking. correct incorrect

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. Which of the following institutions do interest groups generally consider as the most important?

Courts of Justice of the European Union correct incorrect

European Commission correct incorrect

EU Council correct incorrect

European Parliament correct incorrect

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. Which of the following organizations was established to channel the opinions of organized interest groups into the policy-making process?

Committee of the Regions correct incorrect

European Council correct incorrect

European Ombudsman correct incorrect

European Economic and Social Committee correct incorrect

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. What was the ETI?

European Transport Institution correct incorrect

European Transparency Initiative correct incorrect

European Agency of the Environment, Trade and Industry correct incorrect

Economic Treaty Initiative correct incorrect

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. In May 2011, the Commission and which other institution agreed to establish a common Transparency Register?

EU Council correct incorrect

European Parliament correct incorrect

European Economic and Social Committee correct incorrect

Courts of Justice of the European Union correct incorrect

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. 'Eurogroups' are generally comprised of which of the following?

Parliamentarians correct incorrect

Large companies correct incorrect

National associations correct incorrect

Individuals correct incorrect

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. With respect to European interest groups, which of the following is the most accurate?

There are more business interest groups in Europe than non-business interest groups. correct incorrect

There is almost exactly the same number of business and non-business interest groups. correct incorrect

There are fewer business interest groups than non-business interest groups. correct incorrect

There are no business interest groups; all interest groups are non-business. correct incorrect

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. Which of the following is not a challenge for non-business interest groups?

Overregulation in Europe correct incorrect

Lack of funds correct incorrect

Ideological differences correct incorrect

Overlapping responsibilities correct incorrect

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. Which EU institutions provide support to non-business interest groups?

European Commission correct incorrect

European Commission and EU Council correct incorrect

EU Council and European Parliament correct incorrect

European Commission and European Parliament correct incorrect

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. Which of the following is the least accurate?

European integration may impact upon the organization of national interest groups. correct incorrect

Resources determine whether national interest groups can be present in multiple arenas. correct incorrect

European integration strengthens national executives as they act as gatekeepers between the national and European levels. correct incorrect

If the national context is inhospitable, national interest groups may be inclined to pursue their interests at the European level. correct incorrect