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Flashcards on Brexit: UK's Withdrawal from the EU
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What does Brexit stand for?
Brexit is the term used to refer to the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union.
When did the Brexit referendum take place?
The Brexit referendum took place on June 23, 2016.
What percentage of votes were in favor of leaving the EU?
51.9% of votes were in favor of leaving the EU.
Which Prime Minister called for the Brexit referendum?
David Cameron called for the Brexit referendum.
What is Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union?
Article 50 is the legal mechanism that a member state must invoke to begin the process of leaving the EU.
Who succeeded David Cameron as Prime Minister after the Brexit referendum?
Theresa May succeeded David Cameron as Prime Minister.
What is the deadline for the UK to leave the EU?
The UK was initially set to leave the EU on March 29, 2019, but the deadline has been extended multiple times.
What were some of the main arguments for leaving the EU?
Main arguments for leaving the EU included sovereignty, immigration control, and economic independence.
How did Brexit impact the British economy?
Brexit caused uncertainty and economic disruption in the UK, affecting trade, investment, and the value of the British pound.
What is the Irish backstop in relation to Brexit?
The Irish backstop was a controversial provision aimed at preventing a hard border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Has any other country left the EU before?
No, the United Kingdom is the first country to leave the EU.
What is the European Union?
The European Union is a political and economic union consisting of 27 member states.
What is the Schengen Area?
The Schengen Area is a zone in Europe where internal border controls have been abolished.
What is the European Single Market?
The European Single Market is a trade bloc comprising the EU member states, where goods, services, capital, and labor can move freely.
What is the Customs Union?
The Customs Union is an agreement between EU member states to have a common external tariff and to eliminate customs duties on trade between them.
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When did the Brexit referendum take place?
July 1, 2016
May 5, 2016
September 29, 2016
June 23, 2016
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Who succeeded David Cameron as Prime Minister after the Brexit referendum?
Boris Johnson
Theresa May
Nigel Farage
Jeremy Corbyn
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What does Brexit stand for?
Britain's Exit from Union
European Union Membership Withdrawal
United Kingdom's Exit from the European Union
British Referendum on EU Exit
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What is Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union?
The legal mechanism to begin the process of leaving the EU
The agreement for trade between EU member states
The provision to prevent a hard border in Ireland
The currency used in the EU
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What percentage of votes were in favor of leaving the EU?
52.1%
49.9%
51.9%
48.1%
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Has any other country left the EU before?
Yes
No
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What were some of the main arguments for leaving the EU?
Sovereignty, immigration control, and economic independence
Strengthening international alliances
Increased access to EU funding
Promoting cultural diversity
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What is the deadline for the UK to leave the EU?
January 31, 2022
To be determined
March 29, 2019
December 31, 2021
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What is the Irish backstop in relation to Brexit?
A tax on goods imported from Ireland
A provision to prevent a hard border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
The Irish government's position on Brexit
A proposed trade agreement between Ireland and the UK
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What is the European Single Market?
A system for determining exchange rates between European currencies
The EU's legislative body
The headquarters of the European Commission
A trade bloc where goods, services, capital, and labor can move freely
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