1. When was the European Union officially established?
A. 1992
B. 1957
C. 1973
D. 2000
Answer: A
2. Which treaty established the European Union?
A. Treaty of Rome
B. Treaty of Maastricht
C. Treaty of Lisbon
D. Treaty of Amsterdam
Answer: B
3. How many member states are currently in the European Union?
A. 25
B. 27
C. 28
D. 30
Answer: B
4. What is the primary legislative body of the European Union?
A. The European Commission
B. The European Parliament
C. The Council of the European Union
D. The European Council
Answer: B
5. The European Commission is responsible for:
A. Enforcing EU laws and regulations
B. Representing member states in negotiations
C. Setting interest rates for the Euro
D. Conducting foreign policy
Answer: A
6. Which institution represents the governments of the EU member states?
A. The European Parliament
B. The European Council
C. The European Commission
D. The Court of Justice of the European Union
Answer: B
7. The euro is the official currency of how many EU member states?
A. 17
B. 19
C. 21
D. 25
Answer: B
8. The Schengen Area allows for:
A. Free movement of goods and services across borders
B. Free movement of people across borders
C. Common defense policies
D. Shared economic currency
Answer: B
9. Which EU institution is responsible for the day-to-day administration and implementation of policies?
A. The European Parliament
B. The European Council
C. The European Commission
D. The Court of Justice of the European Union
Answer: C
10. What is the primary role of the European Central Bank (ECB)?
A. To regulate financial markets
B. To set monetary policy for the Eurozone
C. To administer EU budgets
D. To handle international trade agreements
Answer: B
11. Which treaty introduced the concept of European citizenship?
A. Treaty of Rome
B. Treaty of Maastricht
C. Treaty of Lisbon
D. Treaty of Amsterdam
Answer: B
12. The European Union’s highest political body, composed of heads of state or government, is called:
A. The European Parliament
B. The European Commission
C. The European Council
D. The Council of the European Union
Answer: C
13. What is the primary function of the European Parliament?
A. Drafting new EU laws
B. Enforcing EU laws
C. Representing member states in trade negotiations
D. Setting EU budgetary priorities
Answer: D
14. Which EU institution has the authority to propose new legislation?
A. The European Parliament
B. The European Council
C. The European Commission
D. The Council of the European Union
Answer: C
15. Which treaty is known for amending the structure and functioning of the European Union and enhancing its competencies?
A. Treaty of Lisbon
B. Treaty of Maastricht
C. Treaty of Rome
D. Treaty of Amsterdam
Answer: A
16. The European Union’s policy on competition is primarily enforced by:
A. The European Central Bank
B. The European Commission
C. The European Parliament
D. The Council of the European Union
Answer: B
17. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) is located in:
A. Strasbourg
B. Brussels
C. Luxembourg
D. Frankfurt
Answer: C
18. Which of the following is NOT an EU institution?
A. European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
B. European Parliament
C. European Commission
D. European Council
Answer: A
19. The EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is designed to:
A. Regulate EU external trade agreements
B. Support agricultural production and rural development
C. Coordinate defense policies among member states
D. Harmonize tax policies across the EU
Answer: B
20. Which institution of the EU represents the interests of the member states’ governments and shares legislative power with the European Parliament?
A. The European Commission
B. The European Council
C. The Council of the European Union
D. The European Court of Justice
Answer: C
21. Which body is responsible for approving the EU budget?
A. The European Commission
B. The European Parliament
C. The European Council
D. The Court of Justice of the European Union
Answer: B
22. Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the European Union?
A. Norway
B. Sweden
C. Germany
D. France
Answer: A
23. The EU’s framework for foreign and security policy is primarily developed by:
A. The European Parliament
B. The European Commission
C. The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
D. The Council of the European Union
Answer: C
24. Which EU institution is responsible for the overall coordination of economic policies among member states?
A. The European Parliament
B. The European Commission
C. The European Central Bank
D. The Council of the European Union
Answer: B
25. Which treaty significantly increased the powers of the European Parliament and introduced the co-decision procedure?
A. Treaty of Lisbon
B. Treaty of Amsterdam
C. Treaty of Maastricht
D. Treaty of Rome
Answer: B
26. The EU’s strategy for sustainable development is outlined in which document?
A. The Lisbon Strategy
B. The Maastricht Treaty
C. The Charter of Fundamental Rights
D. The Treaty of Rome
Answer: A
27. The European Union’s policy for regional development and cohesion is aimed at:
A. Promoting economic, social, and territorial cohesion among member states
B. Regulating international trade policies
C. Conducting foreign policy and defense strategies
D. Harmonizing legal systems across member states
Answer: A
28. Which institution within the EU is responsible for overseeing the implementation of EU law and ensuring compliance by member states?
A. The European Parliament
B. The European Commission
C. The European Council
D. The European Court of Justice
Answer: D
29. Which treaty established the single European market and introduced the concept of EU citizenship?
A. Treaty of Rome
B. Treaty of Maastricht
C. Treaty of Lisbon
D. Treaty of Amsterdam
Answer: B
30. The European Union’s environmental policy aims to:
A. Protect the environment and promote sustainable development
B. Conduct international trade negotiations
C. Regulate financial markets
D. Provide military support to member states
Answer: A
31. Which EU body is responsible for managing the EU’s external relations and coordinating foreign policy?
A. The European Parliament
B. The European Commission
C. The European Council
D. The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
Answer: D
32. Which institution is responsible for appointing the President of the European Commission?
A. The European Parliament
B. The European Council
C. The Council of the European Union
D. The European Central Bank
Answer: B
33. The EU’s enlargement policy is focused on:
A. Expanding the EU’s membership to include new countries
B. Reducing the EU’s budget
C. Harmonizing global trade policies
D. Conducting international environmental assessments
Answer: A
34. Which body has the power to approve or reject EU legislation proposed by the European Commission?
A. The European Parliament
B. The European Council
C. The Council of the European Union
D. The European Court of Justice
Answer: A and C
35. The European Union’s “Single Market” aims to:
A. Allow the free movement of goods, services, capital, and people within the EU
B. Establish a common military force
C. Regulate global financial markets
D. Harmonize taxation policies across member states
Answer: A
36. The European Union’s Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) is designed to:
A. Develop and implement a unified foreign policy and security strategy
B. Regulate internal market policies
C. Oversee regional development funds
D. Manage environmental regulations
Answer: A
37. The Treaty of Lisbon introduced which new position to the EU’s institutional structure?
A. President of the European Council
B. European Minister of Foreign Affairs
C. President of the European Central Bank
D. High Representative for Foreign Affairs
Answer: A
38. Which EU institution is responsible for appointing judges to the European Court of Justice?
A. The European Parliament
B. The European Council
C. The European Commission
D. The Council of the European Union
Answer: B
39. The European Union’s role in global trade includes:
A. Negotiating trade agreements on behalf of its member states
B. Conducting military operations
C. Regulating global financial institutions
D. Providing direct humanitarian aid
Answer: A
40. The European Union’s cohesion policy is designed to:
A. Reduce disparities between regions within the EU
B. Promote military collaboration among member states
C. Harmonize global trade policies
D. Manage environmental challenges
Answer: A
41. Which EU institution is involved in the ratification of international agreements negotiated by the EU?
A. The European Parliament
B. The European Commission
C. The European Council
D. The Court of Justice of the European Union
Answer: A
42. The European Union’s Charter of Fundamental Rights encompasses:
A. Basic rights and freedoms for all EU citizens
B. Trade and economic policies
C. Defense and security policies
D. Environmental regulations
Answer: A
43. Which of the following countries was the most recent to join the European Union?
A. Croatia
B. Bulgaria
C. Romania
D. Estonia
Answer: A
44. The European Union’s strategy for addressing climate change includes:
A. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting renewable energy
B. Conducting international trade negotiations
C. Enhancing military capabilities
D. Managing global financial markets
Answer: A
45. Which treaty introduced the concept of Qualified Majority Voting (QMV) in the EU?
A. Treaty of Rome
B. Treaty of Maastricht
C. Treaty of Lisbon
D. Treaty of Amsterdam
Answer: C
46. The EU’s regional policy aims to:
A. Support economically disadvantaged regions and promote balanced development
B. Regulate international trade policies
C. Conduct foreign policy and security strategies
D. Harmonize financial systems across member states
Answer: A
47. Which of the following is NOT a primary objective of the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)?
A. Ensuring food security
B. Supporting rural development
C. Regulating global trade
D. Stabilizing agricultural markets
Answer: C
48. The European Union’s Horizon 2020 program focuses on:
A. Research and innovation
B. Regional development
C. Foreign policy and security
D. Environmental protection
Answer: A
49. The EU’s “Eurozone” refers to:
A. The group of EU countries that have adopted the euro as their official currency
B. A region focused on military collaboration
C. The EU’s external trade policy
D. The EU’s foreign aid programs
Answer: A
50. Which institution is responsible for negotiating trade agreements on behalf of the European Union?
A. The European Parliament
B. The European Commission
C. The European Central Bank
D. The European Council
Answer: B
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