EU seminar midterm (multiple choice)

why did demark and the Uk take so long to join the EU?

French President repeatedly vetoed their applications

why did EU admit so many central and easter european countries at the same time?

helping political stability for their neighbors

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

direct effect

which was not involved in 2004 enlargement?

Bulgaria

what differentiates supranational and intergovernmental organizations?

intergovernmental allows states to retain sovereignty, while supranational governments do not

which is not part of the Copenhagen criteria?

adoption of euro as a currency

what is the relationship between the Lisbon treaty and the Constitutional treaty?

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

which best characterizes the role of treaties in EU integration

important, but not sole, driver of integration

which treaty is no longer in force?

european coal and steel community

which was established in 1949 to maintain and develop rule of law, human rights and fundamental freedoms?

council of europe

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:

logic of diversity

notion of path of dependency is most associated with

historical institutionalism

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

legislative politics

which feature do functional and neofunctional governments share?

Functional needs are an important driver of cooperation between nation states

which insight is not associated with multilevel governance

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

which best characterizes the comparative politics approach to studying the EU?

eu shares many characteristics to national governments, so studying it as such allows insights

which forms part of the theory of supranational governance?

the pace of integration varies across policy areas

what are the Copenhagen Criteria?

political and economic conditions for membership in the EU

when did Croatia hold its referendum for EU membership?

January 2012

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

law chapters

which is an incorrect statement regarding the economic crisis

It has increased the EU's attractiveness to candidate countries

which of the following is true?

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

how many states were in the EU after the 2013 balkan enlargement

28

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

Social constructivism

which country has rejected EU membership twice

Norway

the rise in which key factor is holding up enlargement?

bilateral disputes

which of the following enlargements was most complex for the EU

eastern enlargement

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

rejecting protection of individual rights and the rule of law

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

needing to combine old institutions with new ones, leading to mixed results

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

The potential erosion of the European Union's foundational values

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

joining the EU as soon as possible

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

embraces democracy, rejects liberalism

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

EU may face pressure to expel members based on violations of core values

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

Economic activities are coordinated largely through specific non-market institutions.

traditional conservatism v national populism

Nationalist populism is increasingly merging with traditional conservatism

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

shock therapy

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

estonia

which two countries lost leadership in the Euro Crisis

france and germany

which part of the city did the Berlin Wall wall in?

West Berlin

Which European crisis led to the establishment of the AfD (Alternative für Deutschland)?

euro crisis

why was germany labeled “sick man of europe” in the 2000s

loss of competitiveness

Which German Chancellor initiated "Ostpolitik"?

Willy Brandt

what is Nordstream 2?

gas pipeline

how many spies were employed by the Stasi in the 1970s

200,000

what energy source was dominated by germany in the 1950s

coal

Which nation struggled with Prussia for German leadership during the 19th century?

austria

Which party gained the most seats in the Bundestag in the election in 2021?

social democrats (SPD)