The European Economic Community

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1 Which event occurred FIRST?:
The Treaty of Amsterdam was signed.
Austria joined the European Union.
The "White Paper" plan to complete the creation of a single market was signed.
The Single European Act was established.
The Treaty of Maastricht went into effect.
2 The Euro is the single currency in all of the following countries today EXCEPT?:
Germany.
Italy.
Finland.
Britain.
Luxembourg.
3 All of the following are true EXCEPT?:
The European Socialist group is the largest political group in the European Parliament with 214 seats from 1994-1999.
The European Commission manages the European Union's budget and it can take legal action against member states that violate EU rules.
The Court of Justice judges whether or not the treaties are interpreted and applied correctly by other European Union institutions and the member states.
The European Council establishes EU laws, acting on proposals submitted by the European Commission.
Sweden is not currently using the Euro as currency.
4 All of the following were the main goals of the European Economic Community EXCEPT?:
To end internal tariffs and to exchange money and workers freely between members.
To decrease the amount of exports of each European country.
To stimulate agricultural production in the European countries.
To link together all the countries of Europe.
To establish Europe as the leader in world trade.
5 Which of the following was the direct result of the Schuman and Monnet plan?:
The creation of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC).
The establishment of the European Economic Community (EEC).
The creation of the Euro.
The creation of the Atomic Energy Community (Euratom).
The signing of the Treaty of Amsterdam.
6 The original six countries that began the process of European integration were?:
the Netherlands, Germany, Britain, France, Italy, and Belgium.
Austria, Greece, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain.
Luxembourg, France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
Belgium, Finland, Britain, Sweden, Denmark, and Ireland.
Switzerland, France, Italy, Germany, Britain, and Austria.
7 All of the following statements are true EXCEPT?:
There are currently 12 EU member states.
Two commissioners from France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom take part in the European Commission.
The Euro becomes legal tender and permanently replaces national currencies of member states on January 1, 2002.
The Euro area will be 20% of the world's GDP.
The European Union's unemployment rate is greater than that of the United States.
8 Evaluate the validity of these statements:
1 -- European economic integration was begun after World War II.
2 -- The first three treaties that began the process of European integration were
       the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC), European Atomic Energy
       Community (Euratom), and the European Economic Community (EEC).
3 -- The European Commission proposes legislation, manages the budget, and
       can take legal action against people who violate the EU.
4 -- The European Parliament can enact laws.
5 -- The European Central Bank was established in Luxembourg.
Only 2 is correct.
1, 2, and 5 are correct.
1, 2, and 3 are correct.
1, 2, 3, and 4 are correct.
1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are correct.