Chapter 15 Multiple-choice questions

. Which of the following has been in use since the 1970s to measure public support in European integration?

European Public Opinion Polls (EPOP)

Europe-Gallop (E.G.)

Eurothermometer

Eurobarometer

. In 1991, what percentage of Europeans thought that their country's membership was 'a good thing'?

Less than 25%

Less than 50%

Less than 65%

More than 70%

. Out of the following, who is the least likely to support European integration?

Those with lower education levels

Those with higher incomes

Business executives

Highly skilled, non-manual workers

. Up to 2004, which of the following was seen to be correct?

Net recipient member states were less supportive of integration.

Net recipient member states were more supportive of integration.

Net budgetary contribution had no impact on public opinion towards integration.

The influence of budgetary contribution on public opinion has yet to be explored.

. When there are problems with national political institutions, an individual's support of the EU will tend to be ...

... lower.

... higher.

... unchanged.

This relationship has yet to be explored.

. Which of the following is incorrect?

The cognitively mobilized are more supportive of European integration.

Rational explanations of public opinion overlook the political drivers of integration.

The cognitively mobilized think about/discuss political issues.

The overriding goal of European integration is purely economic.

. Which of the following best describes the coverage of the EU in popular media?

Generally low profile although increased by controversy or scandal

Generally high profile although decreased by controversy or scandal

Consistent and comprehensive coverage

Non-existent unless controversy or scandal

. What was the 'permissive consensus'?

An expression to suggest that electors remain content with the European project

Electors paid little attention to what their governments did in Brussels.

An 'anything goes' attitude to European integration

A current phenomenon that indicates broad support for the European Project

. Which is the most accurate statement?

Medium numbers of citizens are openly hostile to the European Project.

No citizens are openly hostile to the European Project.

Small numbers of citizens are openly hostile to the European Project.

Large numbers of citizens are openly hostile to the European Project.

. What is likely to happen in the field of research that looks at public opinion and European integration?

There will be no change.

Work will continue with existing rationalist theories only.

Alternative theories will be developed.

Work in this area has ceased altogether since the Lisbon Treaty came into force.

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