the act of being joined together for political purposes

Why was the EU formed?

Citizenship

What is the difference between the EU and the European Council?

What are referendums and why are they used?

What were the key arguments of campaigners for remain?

What were the key arguments of campaigners for leave?

What were the results of the Brexit referendum?

What was the process for leaving the EU?

Has leaving the EU been more beneficial or challenging to the UK?

Pupils analyse the reasons behind the Brexit referendum and consider what the implications of it have been.

How well has the UK adjusted to its changing relationship with the EU?

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Which event led to the formation of various unions post-WWII?

state of a region in terms of supply of money and consumption

Match the words to the correct definition.

What was formed first before the European Union (EU)?

The EU is the larger {{}} of countries that cooperate on social, economic and security issues.

What is one of the benefits of the formation of the EU for Member States?

The EU formed through gradual {{}} cooperation, with treaties promoting closer ties between Western Europe.

A {{}} is a system of government in which citizens vote in regular, fair elections for representatives who then make laws and decisions on their behalf.

citizens decide policy directly through votes or referendums on issues

citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf

citizens make all decisions themselves without elected representatives

Which of the following describes representative democracy?

when the central government makes decisions on the majority of issues

the transfer of political powers from a central government

issues or matters on which the UK Government can decide

Match the words to their correct definitions.

Parliamentary {{}} is the principle that Parliament is the supreme legal authority in the UK. Parliament can create, amend or end any UK law.

all the people in an area or country who are eligible to vote

the voting process to select a person for a public position

a set of aims by a political party and its plans to achieve them

What is this describing? A group of people who organise events or actions to achieve an aim, usually to influence public opinion and ultimately change local policy.

Why was the EU formed?

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