1.4.2 The European Union and its impact on the UK

• The European Commission proposes legislation and implements policies.


  True
• The European Parliament shares legislative power with the European Council.


  True
• The European Council sets the EU's political direction and priorities
• The Court of Justice of the European Union ensures EU law is applied uniformly across states
• Match the EU institution with its role:

  European Council ↔️ Sets political direction

  European Commission ↔️ Proposes legislation

  European Parliament ↔️ Shares legislative power

  Court of Justice of the European Union ↔️ Ensures uniform application of EU law
• The European Commission proposes new EU legislation and enforces existing policies
• Steps in the EU legislative process

  1️⃣ European Commission proposes legislation

  2️⃣ European Parliament reviews and amends

  3️⃣ European Council approves

  4️⃣ EU law is enacted
• Key areas affected by EU laws in the UK included trade, environmental policies, and human rights
• Access to the EU's single market reduced trade barriers and facilitated smoother exports
• What does the acronym EU stand for?

  European Union
• Which EU institution shares legislative power with the European Council?

  European Parliament
• What is the primary role of the European Council within the EU?

  Sets political direction
• Which EU institution holds the European Commission accountable?

  European Parliament
• What was the impact of the Single Market on cross-border trade within the EU?

  Facilitated economic integration
• How did EU membership affect the UK's GDP?

  Boosted economic growth
• Regulatory alignment within the EU reduced business costs and improved product compatibility for the UK.


  True
• Free movement of people within the EU led to concerns about immigration
• The Trade and Cooperation Agreement eliminates all tariffs and quotas between the UK and EU.


  True
• Match the aspect of the post-Brexit relationship with its description:

  Trade Agreements ↔️ UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA)

  Regulatory Alignment ↔️ Partial alignment, some divergence

  Political Cooperation ↔️ Continued collaboration, reduced influence
• The Court of Justice of the European Union ensures EU law is interpreted uniformly across all member states.


  True
• Match the EU law/regulation with its UK legislation and impact:

  Single Market ↔️ Common Market, Facilitated cross-border trade

  Environmental Directives ↔️ Environmental Protection Act, Enhanced environmental standards

  Charter of Fundamental Rights ↔️ Human Rights Act, Strengthened human rights protections
• EU membership boosted the UK's GDP through increased trade and investment.


  True
• Order the roles of the main EU institutions:

  1️⃣ European Council sets direction

  2️⃣ European Commission proposes legislation

  3️⃣ European Parliament shares legislative power

  4️⃣ Court of Justice ensures uniform application
• Match the EU institution with its primary role:

  European Council ↔️ Sets political direction

  European Commission ↔️ Proposes legislation

  European Parliament ↔️ Shares legislative power

  Court of Justice ↔️ Ensures uniform application of EU law
• EU institutions work together to create, implement, and uphold policies and laws effectively.

  True
• The European Commission proposes new EU legislation
• The European Council provides the strategic vision and political leadership for the EU.


  True
• Match the EU law with its impact in the UK:

  Environmental Directives ↔️ Enhanced environmental standards

  Charter of Fundamental Rights ↔️ Strengthened human rights
• Access to the EU's single market reduced trade barriers
• What was one common criticism of the EU regarding democratic accountability?

  Democratic deficit
• What is the name of the trade agreement governing the post-Brexit relationship between the UK and EU?

  TCA
• What are some areas where the UK and EU continue to collaborate politically post-Brexit?

  Foreign policy and security