Chapter 14 Multiple choice questions

. Which is NOT a reason given for the existence of democratic deficit in the EU?

The power of the EP in the EU's legislative process has been strengthened.

Lack of citizen knowledge about the EU.

EU elections are second order national elections

There is no European-wide media.

. All of the following are reasons why there might there NOT be a democratic deficit, EXCEPT?

European Parliament elections have lower turnout than national elections.

The EU is primarily are regulatory body, rather than redistributive.

Citizens can influence EU policy both through European and national elections.

The move towards more majoritarian decision-making procedures, especially in the Council, has improved the EU's ability to make policy.

. Which of the following statements about the composition of governments across Europe is TRUE?

Parties are just as likely today to form governing coalitions with their traditional coalition partners as they were 20 years ago.

Coalition formation processes are less democratic today than before

Today there are, on average, more novel government compositions than in the past.

Political fragmentation does not create a tension between enhancing representation and enabling strong government.

. All of the following are reasons why it has been difficult to prevent democratic backsliding, EXCEPT?

Parties that backslide still cooperate with other European parties in the European Parliament.

Sanctions against the backsliding state can be blocked by a single ally.

EU budgetary decision-making processes make it difficult to cut off funding to backsliding governments.

Countries that engage in backsliding typically do not participate in Council decision-making.

. Which about EU enlargement is true?

Turkey has been a candidate for EU membership for over 20 years.

Newer member states, which have joined since 2004, are very similar to older member states in terms of the political and economic structure

Enlargement has significantly slowed down EU decision-making over the long term.

Serbia and Montenegro both joined the EU in 2007.

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