The European Commission is most closely related to a country's

The European Commission is most closely related to a country's
 
  a. executive branch.
  b. legislative branch.
  c. judicial branch.
  d. law enforcement agents.
  e. military officer corps.

 Q. 2

The Commission is the
 
  a. body that represents the national governments.
  b. parliament.
  c. de facto executive of the European Union.
  d. body that arbitrates disputes among member countries.
  e. agency elected by European Union residents.

 Q. 3

The current president of the European Commission is
 
  a. Angela Merkel.
  b. Tony Blair.
  c. Jose Manuel Barroso.
  d. Jacques Santer.
  e. Walter Hallstein.

 Q. 4

Which of the following is TRUE about public attitudes within Europe towards the European Union?
 
  a. It attracts widespread public attention and prompts regular discussions among the people.
  b. It has widespread popular support according to most public opinion polls.
  c. It has replaced national identity as the primary means of self-identification for most Europeans.
  d. There is widespread resentment of the EU, which is viewed as being unaccountable to the average person.
  e. Most Europeans are unaware that the European Union exists as a viable entity.

 Q. 5

The Constitution of the European Union is
 
  a. very long and detailed, at almost 500 pages in length.
  b. written in English, French, and German.
  c. short and vaguely written, similar to the United States Constitution.
  d. very difficult to amend, requiring three-fourths of all members to agree to changes.
  e. nonexistent.

 Q. 6

Among the characteristics of a state, the European Union lacks
 
  a. its own currency.
  b. a military force.
  c. diplomatic recognition by major nation-states.
  d. an official language.
  e. a distinctive flag.