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. When did the UK first apply to join the European Economic Community?

1951 correct incorrect

1957 correct incorrect

1961 correct incorrect

1973 correct incorrect

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. What was perceived to be the biggest barrier to British membership?

The attitude of French President Charles de Gaulle correct incorrect

The United States of America didn't want its closest ally to join the EEC. correct incorrect

West Germany was opposed to British membership because of the poor state of the British economy. correct incorrect

The existing six members were collectively more interested in developing the Treaty of Rome rather than widening membership. correct incorrect

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. How long after the UK had joined the EEC did the UK have a referendum to decide if it would remain as a member?

18 months correct incorrect

Five years correct incorrect

15 years correct incorrect

41 years correct incorrect

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. What issue in particular caused tensions between the UK and other member states during the 1970s?

The border between Northern Ireland and Eire correct incorrect

Agricultural imports from the British Commonwealth correct incorrect

UK Budget contributions correct incorrect

The stationing of US Cruise missiles in Britain correct incorrect

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. Which two issues combined to persuade the Blair government not to join the euro?

French and German opposition to British membership correct incorrect

The UK economy didn't meet the entry criteria and lack of public enthusiasm correct incorrect

Opposition from the USA and the views of the UK Independence Party correct incorrect

Limited public enthusiasm and failure to demonstrate that membership would benefit the British economy correct incorrect

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. The Cameron government demanded reform of the EU in four areas. Which of the following was not one of the forms demanded?

Democratic accountability of the EU correct incorrect

Sovereignty correct incorrect

Migration correct incorrect

Competitiveness correct incorrect

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. In the 2016 referendum what was the key message of the Leave campaign?

'Britain for the British' correct incorrect

'No to euro membership' correct incorrect

'Take back control' correct incorrect

'Let's better fund the NHS' correct incorrect

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. What is the focus of Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union?

Allows for a former member state to re-join the European Union correct incorrect

Recognizes that a member state may choose to leave the European Union correct incorrect

Permits a member state to restrict the free movement of people correct incorrect

Relates to the four freedoms which define the Single Market correct incorrect

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. How did Theresa May initially define a 'hard Brexit'?

Leaving only the EU Single Market correct incorrect

Becoming a member of the European Economic Area like Norway correct incorrect

Restricting the free movement of EU nationals to the UK correct incorrect

Leaving the EU Single Market and Customs Union correct incorrect

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. What are the political reasons for not extending the March 2019 deadline for the UK to leave the European Union?

Elections to the European Parliament are due in May 2019 and the appointment of a new European Commission will follow the election. correct incorrect

Article 50 does not permit extensions. correct incorrect

Chancellor Merkel of Germany is opposed to any extension. correct incorrect

A new EU budgetary round needs to be signed off in April 2019. correct incorrect