Deck 14: The Future of European Democracy

Question 1

Which of the following might be a factor in increasing the volatility of government compositions?

A) Enlargement of the EU
B) A powerful president in a semi-presidential system
C) The fragmentation of the party system
D) Fewer parties represented in parliament

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which of following is NOT a possible explanation for democratic backsliding according to Kelemen?

A) Parties from central and eastern European member states organize into their own political group in the EP.
B) Cooperation through European party system between parties engaging in backsliding with those that do not.
C) Financial benefits deriving from EU membership.
D) The free movement of people across EU member states.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

In which countries are concerns about backsliding the greatest?

A) Hungary and Poland
B) Poland and Germany
C) Estonia and Lithuania
D) France and Portugal

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Why might the widening of the EU lead to more gridlock?

A) The Council of Ministers may adopt more a more legislative style of decision-making and will rely less on informal consensus.
B) The ability of the CJEU to make rulings may increase
C) New avenues for differentiated integration where certain member states agree on more cooperation.
D) An increased level of disagreement within the European Council.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about Brexit is FALSE?

A) The nature of the potential future relationship between the EU and UK following a potential UK exit was not known at the time of the referendum.
B) Scotland and Northern Ireland voted differently than England and Wales on the referendum.
C) The governing Conservative Party tried to use the Brexit referendum to resolve an internal party disagreement.
D) European integration was viewed by the British public as most important problem facing the UK in the decade before the referendum.