Which was an effect of the establishment of the European Union? Select the two correct answers.

Question

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Responses

Member countries trade freely without trade barriers. 
Member countries trade freely without trade barriers. 

Citizens can move among nation states to work and study. 
Citizens can move among nation states to work and study. 

National borders have been erased. 
National borders have been erased. 

Member states have combined armed forces. 
Member states have combined armed forces. 

Member states allow the European Union government to make all economic decisions. 

Answer 1

The two correct answers regarding the effects of the establishment of the European Union are:

1. Member countries trade freely without trade barriers.
2. Citizens can move among nation states to work and study.

These reflect the core principles of the EU in promoting economic integration and freedom of movement among member states.

Answer 2

Which of the following do the British and German economies have in common? Select the two correct answers.

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high wages due to investment in human capital
high wages due to investment in human capital

a strong government role in a mixed economy
a strong government role in a mixed economy

coastline for ports of entry and trade
coastline for ports of entry and trade

strong entrepreneurship helping a strong economy
strong entrepreneurship helping a strong economy

recent expansion into engineering and technical fields

Answer 3

The two correct answers regarding what the British and German economies have in common are:

1. High wages due to investment in human capital.
2. A strong government role in a mixed economy.

Both countries emphasize education and skill development, which contribute to higher wages, and they both feature significant government involvement in economic activities alongside market mechanisms.

Answer 4

In Western Europe, why do most people live within 100 miles of the coast? 

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for good soil for farming
for good soil for farming

for reasons that involve climate change
for reasons that involve climate change

for iron ore and coal 
for iron ore and coal 

for trade and transportation. 

Answer 5

The correct answer is:

for trade and transportation.

Most people in Western Europe live near the coast because coastal areas facilitate easier access to trade routes and ports, which are crucial for transportation and commerce.

Answer 6

Which of the following developments has caused recent controversy between richer and poorer members of the European Union?

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the use of the euro
the use of the euro

the cost of caring for refugees
the cost of caring for refugees

the decline in the fertility rate
the decline in the fertility rate

the use of nuclear energy

Answer 7

The correct answer is:

the cost of caring for refugees.

This issue has generated significant controversy and differing opinions between richer and poorer member states of the European Union, particularly in terms of the financial burden and responsibilities associated with accepting and supporting refugees.

Answer 8

Why is Europe’s aging population an economic issue?

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Older people are not retiring and letting younger people enter the workforce.
Older people are not retiring and letting younger people enter the workforce.

There are now more retired people than working people in many countries.
There are now more retired people than working people in many countries.

Many people have retired, leaving fewer people working and earning wages.
Many people have retired, leaving fewer people working and earning wages.

Older people demand more goods and services than countries can provide.

Answer 9

The correct answer is:

There are now more retired people than working people in many countries.

This demographic shift creates economic challenges, including increased pressure on social security systems and healthcare, as a smaller working-age population must support a larger retired population.

Answer 10

In the government of the European Union, the _____  is elected by people in the EU and passes laws, while the _____ is appointed by governments of member countries and proposes legislation.

Fill in the blanks you

The answers you can choose from:
1. European council
2. European Parliament
3. European Commission
4. Court of justice

You can only use one word for one blank spot

Answer 11

In the government of the European Union, the European Parliament is elected by people in the EU and passes laws, while the European Commission is appointed by governments of member countries and proposes legislation.