The European Union Practice Test

A civics textbook explains that one EU body proposes legislation and enforces treaties, another represents member-state governments in adopting laws and budgets, and a directly elected parliament shares legislative power and oversight. Which pairing correctly matches these roles to EU institutions?

The United Kingdom joined the European Economic Community in 1973 but held recurring debates over sovereignty, regulation, and budget contributions. In 2016, a referendum produced a vote to leave the European Union, followed by prolonged negotiations over trade, borders, and legal alignment. The episode highlighted competing visions of national control versus economic integration. Which term best describes the UK’s withdrawal from the EU?