Question 1

The process by which EU political and economic dynamics become part of the logic of national-level politics and policymaking is known as
A) Europeanization.
B) expansion of the EU.
C) supranationalism.
D) globalization.
E) coordination.

Accepted Answer

Europeanization refers to the process of integration within the EU and the adoption of EU policies and norms by member states, which affects national-level politics and policymaking. Expansion of the EU refers to the enlargement of the EU through the accession of new member states. Supranationalism refers to the transfer of sovereignty from nation-states to a higher level of authority, which can be seen in the EU's decision-making process. Globalization refers to the increasing interconnectedness and interdependence of societies and economies across the world. Coordination refers to the process of aligning policies and actions across different levels of government or organizations. While all these concepts may be related to the EU, only Europeanization specifically refers to the process by which EU dynamics become part of national-level politics and policymaking.

Question 2

Multi-level governance suggests that
A) the EU is the most important actor in European politics.
B) power is territorially dispersed among international, national, and regional actors.
C) European countries are becoming more and more federal.
D) countries are taking powers away from the EU.
E) the EU is moving to become a single country.

Accepted Answer

Multi-level governance means that power is shared and dispersed among different levels of governance, including international, national, and regional actors. This suggests that no single actor, such as the EU or individual countries, is the most important in European politics. Instead, decision-making power is distributed among multiple levels of governance.

Question 3

By conventional geographic definitions of Europe, which country is partly in Europe and partly in Asia?
A) Greece
B) Albania
C) Kazakhstan
D) Russia
E) Belarus

Accepted Answer

Russia is partly in Europe and partly in Asia, with the dividing line along the Ural Mountains.

Question 4

According to the text, the Cold War
A) helped unify Europe.
B) was mostly about ideology.
C) split Europe into north/south divisions.
D) imposed communism on Western Europe.
E) brought democracy to Eastern Europe.

Accepted Answer

The text states that the Cold War was "largely an ideological struggle between two superpowers, the United States and the Soviet Union."

Question 5

Those who oppose Turkish membership in the EU do so because they often envision the EU as a(n)
A) universal, rights-based union.
B) cultural community.
C) an organization committed to "soft power."
D) inter-governmental organization.
E) organization committed to economic integration.

Accepted Answer

Those who oppose Turkish membership in the EU see the EU as a cultural community and fear that Turkey's membership will dilute or change the unique cultural identity of the EU. They argue that Turkey's inclusion will blur the lines between East and West, Islam and Christianity, and erase the distinctiveness of European culture.

Question 6

Which country declined an invitation to join the EU?
A) Great Britain
B) Finland
C) Turkey
D) Russia
E) Norway

Accepted Answer

Norway declined an invitation to join the EU twice, first in 1972 and then in 1994.

Question 7

All of the following are true EXCEPT
A) EU countries have more active-duty military personnel than the United States.
B) two EU countries possess nuclear weapons.
C) defense spending per person in the EU is lower than it is in Russia.
D) the United States spends about three times as much per person on defense than EU countries.
E) EU countries have more aircraft carriers than Russia and China combined.

Accepted Answer

The answer of All of the following are true EXCEPT
A)...

Question 8

The EU tends to rely on
A) "hard power."
B) "soft power."
C) unilateralism.
D) economic coercion.
E) projection of military force.

Accepted Answer

The EU tends to rely on "soft power" which includes diplomatic efforts, cultural exchanges, and economic cooperation to achieve its goals rather than military force or economic coercion.

Question 9

According to the text, liberalism
A) rejects the ideas of the Enlightenment.
B) favors more government powers.
C) favors limited government and individual rights.
D) rejects capitalism and democracy.
E) was espoused by Greek philosophers.

Accepted Answer

The text clearly states that liberalism favors limited government and individual rights. None of the other answer choices are supported by the text.

Question 10

The Enlightenment
A) began in the nineteenth century.
B) supplied many of the ideas for democracy and capitalism.
C) rejected the ideas of the French Revolution.
D) started in the United States and then spread to Europe.
E) signified a revival of religion.

Accepted Answer

One of the key aspects of the Enlightenment was the emphasis on individual rights, reason, and the scientific method. These ideas were instrumental in the development of democratic governments and capitalist economies.

Answer: E 
 This statement is incorrect. The Enlightenment was a movement in the 18th century in Europe, and it was characterized by a secular and rational approach to understanding the world. Many Enlightenment thinkers were critical of organized religion, and their ideas had a significant impact on the development of secularism and the separation of church and state.

Question 11

The European social model
A) emphasizes the role of the state in providing welfare for its citizens.
B) originated in Eastern Europe during the Cold War.
C) emphasizes limited government.
D) is a major component of EU integration.
E) is an example of multi-level governance.

Accepted Answer

The European social model emphasizes the role of the state in providing welfare for its citizens.

Question 12

Euro-skeptics
A) reject democracy.
B) reject capitalism.
C) reject the European social model.
D) tend to oppose more European integration.
E) worry about globalization.

Accepted Answer

Euro-skeptics tend to oppose more European integration, believing that it threatens national sovereignty and diminishes the power of individual member states. They may also be concerned about issues related to globalization, but their primary focus is on the European Union and its policies. Euro-skeptics do not necessarily reject democracy, capitalism, or the European social model, although they may have specific grievances with these institutions as they relate to the EU.

Question 13

One accomplishment of the EU is that
A) it has created a common European culture.
B) it has made war in Europe less likely.
C) it has joined together all the countries in Europe.
D) it has created a strong military force.
E) it spawned the Enlightenment.

Accepted Answer

The EU has been successful in promoting peace and decreasing the likelihood of war between member states. Through economic and political cooperation, member states have developed mechanisms for resolving conflicts and addressing shared challenges, reducing the need for military interventions. While the EU has not created a common European culture or military force that can be utilized independently, it has fostered increased collaboration and solidarity among member states. The Enlightenment, a philosophical movement that emphasized reason and individualism, pre-dated the EU by several centuries and cannot be considered an accomplishment of the organization.

Question 14

When the war with Iraq started in 2003, how many EU member-states contributed troops to the coalition led by the US?
A) None
B) Two
C) Five
D) Eight
E) 15

Accepted Answer

The answer of When the war with Iraq started in...

Question 15

Which countries did not send troops to Iraq?
A) Poland and Slovakia
B) Romania and Bulgaria
C) The Netherlands and Denmark
D) Italy and Spain
E) France and Germany

Accepted Answer

France and Germany did not send troops to Iraq.

Question 16

One lesson from the Iraq War was that
A) Europe could be a leader in world affairs.
B) Europe has a common foreign policy.
C) European publics were reluctant to support the war.
D) European governments heeded public opinion.
E) the EU became a rival to NATO.

Accepted Answer

The Iraq War demonstrated a significant reluctance among European publics to support military intervention, reflecting widespread anti-war sentiment across various countries in Europe.

Question 17

An example of a social cleavage is
A) multi-level governance.
B) the EU.
C) globalization.
D) class.
E) nationalism.

Accepted Answer

Class is a social cleavage based on one's economic and social status, with a division between the wealthy and working class. This division can lead to conflict and competition for resources and power. The other options listed (multi-level governance, the EU, globalization, and nationalism) are not examples of social cleavages as they do not represent significant divisions between social groups.

Question 18

Study of social cleavages would examine
A) European integration.
B) divisions within a particular society.
C) multi-level governance.
D) the effects of Europeanization.
E) the welfare state.

Accepted Answer

The study of social cleavages focuses on identifying and analyzing divisions within a particular society, such as those based on social class, race, ethnicity, religion, or political ideology. It seeks to understand how these divisions shape political attitudes, behavior, and outcomes, and how they can either foster or hinder social cohesion and democratic governance. European integration, multi-level governance, Europeanization, and the welfare state are all related topics but not directly tied to the study of social cleavages.

Question 19

Jurgen Habermas suggests that the European model is superior to that of the U.S. model because
A) it is based on religion.
B) it embraces free markets.
C) it is based on ideas of community.
D) it stands up for national values.
E) it rejects notions of supranationalism.

Accepted Answer

Jurgen Habermas suggests that the European model is superior to that of the U.S. model because it is based on ideas of community. Habermas argues that the European model emphasizes social welfare, public health care, and a strong sense of community, which contrasts with the U.S. model's emphasis on individualism and free markets.

Question 20

This chapter suggests
A) that Europe is headed toward becoming one country.
B) that the definition of "Europe" is hotly debated.
C) that conflict between the United States and Europe is increasingly likely.
D) that the EU has been a failure.
E) that Europe favors use of "hard" over "soft" power.

Accepted Answer

The chapter discusses the debate over what exactly constitutes "Europe" – whether it is purely a geographical area or if it includes certain cultural or historical factors. The other options are not supported by the chapter.

Quiz 1: Introduction: What Is Europe

The process by which EU political and economic dynamics become part of the logic of national-level politics and policymaking is known as

Multi-level governance suggests that

By conventional geographic definitions of Europe, which country is partly in Europe and partly in Asia?

According to the text, the Cold War

Those who oppose Turkish membership in the EU do so because they often envision the EU as a(n)

Which country declined an invitation to join the EU?

All of the following are true EXCEPT

The EU tends to rely on

According to the text, liberalism

The Enlightenment

The European social model

Euro-skeptics

One accomplishment of the EU is that

When the war with Iraq started in 2003, how many EU member-states contributed troops to the coalition led by the US?

Which countries did not send troops to Iraq?

One lesson from the Iraq War was that

An example of a social cleavage is

Study of social cleavages would examine

Jurgen Habermas suggests that the European model is superior to that of the U.S. model because

This chapter suggests