Chapter 1 Self-Test Questions

. The aims of the EEC were exclusively economic.

True

False

. Before a country can accede to the EU it must satisfy the following conditions: [Please select all that apply].

The country must be European.

The country must have respect for democracy, liberty, human rights and fundamental freedoms.

The country must fulfil the Copenhagen Criteria.

The country must accept all other conditions of admission put forward by the Member States.

. 'Enhanced co-operation' among Member States is not possible where:

the cooperation runs contrary to the acquis communautaire.

less than the majority of the Member States are involved in the action.

Closer cooperation substantially affects the rights and obligations of Member States not involved.

. The Treaty of Nice addressed unresolved issues from the ________ such as size and composition of the commission, the weighting of votes in the Council, and the extension of qualified majority voting.

. The Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe was ratified by all Member States and came into force in November 2010.

True

False

. Which of the following statements best define the concept of 'intergovernmentalism' in relation to the integration of the EU?

The Union engages in non-contentious and discrete economic areas. Technocrats would manage the integration process, without being influenced by the need to retain power, having in mind the interests of the Union.

The central actors are the States themselves, which essentially act to protect their own interests.

EU's power is located above Member States

. The Single European Act is a turning point for the EU integration because: [Please select all that apply]

it prepared for the completion of the internal market in the successive treaties.

it made the Union's decision making more efficient.

it introduced the Justice and Home Affairs, and Foreign and Security policy pillars.

it strengthened the role of the European Parliament.

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