EU Integration Midterm

According to Fligstein et al., what mechanism did Ernst Haas propose would lead to further European integration?

Spillover mechanism

What is the empirical literature's view on the cultural meaning of 'European'?

It follows a civic conception.

What is the paradox related to far-right groups' views on European identity?

They advocate for a European identity while primarily identifying nationally

What percentage of people in Europe viewed themselves as Europeans exclusively in 2004, according to the article?

3.9%

What was a significant challenge to the concept of a European identity during the economic crisis of 2007–11?

Heightened national identities resisting European political cooperation

What was one of the primary goals of the early founders of the European Union?

Creating a European common market and customs union

Which concept refers to the idea that a group of people accept a fundamental and consequential similarity that causes them to feel solidarity among themselves?

Collective identity

Which of the following best describes the relationship between national and European identities according to the article?

A European identity exists alongside a national identity for many EU citizens

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the persistence of strong national identities within the EU, according to the article?

The EU's inability to provide economic benefits

Who are most likely to identify as Europeans, according to Fligstein et al.?

Business owners, managers, professionals, and other white-collar workers

What has been the major reason that it took until 1973 before Denmark, the UK and Ireland joined the EC?

French President De Gaulle repeatedly blocked the process, by vetoing the application of the UK twice

What was the major reason for the EU to admit so many Central and Eastern European Countries at the same time?

Accepting these countries as new member states was seen as an important means to guarantee political stability

Which important judicial principle was established in the case Van Gend en Loos v. Nederlandse Administratie der Belastingen?

Direct effect

Which of the following countries was not part of the 2004 ‘Big Bang’ enlargement?

Bulgaria

Which of the following features distinguishes supranational organizations from intergovernmental organisations?

In intergovernmental organisations member states retain their full sovereignty, whilst in supranational organisations they don’t.

Which of the following requirements is not part of the Copenhagen Criteria?

Adoption of the Euro as a currency upon becoming a member of the EU

Which of the following statements best characterizes the relation between the Treaty of Lisbon and the Constitutional Treaty?

The Lisbon Treaty entered into force after minor adjustments were made to the Constitutional Treaty

Which of the statements below best characterizes the role of treaties in the integration process?

Formal treaty changes are an important, but not the only driver of European integration

Which of the treaties below is currently no longer in force?

ECSC: European Coal and Steel Community

Which organisation was founded in 1949 to maintain and develop rule of law, human rights and fundamental freedoms?

Council of Europe

According to the paradigm of pluralism...?

All interests that exist in society will organize themselves into groups that seek to affect decision-making

In Chapter 1 it was shown that the European Social Fund was incorporated into the EEC treaty due to pressure from Italy. This is an example of...?

Political spillover

The claim that major decisions in the European Council can only be made if there is prior agreement between the French president and the German chancellor best fits which theory?

Intergovernmentalism

The fact that not all EU-member states recognize Kosovo’s independence is an example of:

The logic of diversity

The notion of path dependency is most commonly associated with:

Historical institutionalism

To which approach belongs a study that analyzes the voting behaviour of members of the European Parliament?

Legislative politics

Which of the features below do functionalism and neo-functionalism share?

Functional needs are an important driver of cooperation between nation states

Which of the following insights is not associated with Multi-Level Governance?

The power of national governments to influence integration has increased over the last decades

Which of the statements below best characterizes the Comparative Politics approach to studying the EU.

Because the EU shares many of the characteristics of national political systems, comparing it to those systems yields valuable insights into its functioning.

Which of the statements below forms part of the theory of supranational governance?

The pace of integration varies between different policy-areas.

How are decisions to be made in the European Council?

By consensus, except when the Treaty provides differently.

In 1996 Denmark, Germany and France brought a case before the Court of Justice in which they challenged the decision of the Commission to include Feta as a product with a protected designation of origin in Regulation 1107/1996. This case is an example of...

Action for Annulment

The primary purpose of the EU’s institutional framework is...

To balance different interests

Which is not a task of the European Council?

Adopting legislating

Which of the following labels for national political systems best characterizes the EU as a political system?

Consensual system

Which of the following powers does the European Parliament not have?

Dismiss individual members of the Commission

Which of the followings bodies is not an institution?

Economic and Social Committee

Which of the statements below about the judges of the Court of Justice is false?

The European Parliament needs to confirm the nomination of judges by the Council

Who chairs the meetings of the General Affairs Council?

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the member state holding the EU presidency

Why have the terms of the Commission and the European Parliament been aligned since 1999?

To give a newly elected EP greater control over the composition of the Commission

Following the 2013 Balkans enlargement, how many member states are there in the EU?

28

Which country has twice rejected membership of the EU in two referenda?

Norway

With respect to the economic crisis, three of the following are correct. Which of the following is incorrect?

It has increased the EU's attractiveness to candidate countries

Which of the following theories provide an explanation for the member states' acceptance of Eastern enlargement?

Social constructivism

Which of the following enlargements was the most complex for the EU?

Eastern Enlargement

According to the 'new approach' to enlargement unveiled in 2011, which chapters will be amongst the first to be opened?

Law Chapters

The rise in what is a key factor holding up the enlargement process?

Bilateral disputes

Which of the following is correct?

Support for enlargement is low in both member states and candidate countries

What are the Copenhagen criteria?

A set of political and economic conditions for membership of the EU

When did Croatia hold its referendum on EU membership?

January 2012

What was a common strategic goal for all Central and Eastern European countries (CEECs) during their transition from centrally planned economies?

Joining the European Union (EU) as soon as possible

Which of the following is a key concern associated with the rise of illiberal democracy in Europe, as discussed in the text?

The potential erosion of the European Union's foundational values

What is one potential outcome if illiberal democracy continues to rise within the European Union, according to Plattner?

The EU may face increased pressure to expel member states that violate its values

What is the main argument presented by Viktor Orbán regarding illiberal democracy?

It embraces democracy while rejecting the principles of liberalism

What challenge did the Central and Eastern European countries face when transitioning to market economies, according to the text?

The need to combine old institutional frameworks with new ones, leading to varied outcomes

Which approach to economic transition involves rapid and radical reforms, often resulting in short-term economic hardships such as unemployment and recession?

Shock Therapy

How does the text describe the relationship between traditional conservatism and the rise of nationalist populism?

Nationalist populism is increasingly merging with traditional conservatism

Which Central and Eastern European country is identified in the text as closely resembling the Liberal Market Economy (LME) model during its transition?

Estonia

According to the Varieties of Capitalism (VoC) theory, what characterizes Coordinated Market Economies (CMEs)?

Economic activities are coordinated largely through specific non-market institutions

According to Marc F. Plattner, how does "illiberal democracy" challenge the traditional understanding of democracy?

By rejecting the protection of individual rights and the rule of law