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1 The European Union THE EU

2 Comparison USA EU 50 States (countries) Federal Gov’t (Split)
3 Branches Executive Legislative Judicial Goals: Economic Security National Security EU 27 Countries Federal Gov’t Branches Council of EU Parliament Judicial Goals: Economic Trade National & Domestic Security

3 History Post World War II 1950- Coal & Steel Industries
France 1957- European Economic Community W Germany, Belgium, Luxemburg, France, Italy and Netherlands 1992- Maastricht Treaty EU Created

4 Goals of EU Boost Trade Efficient and Productive Economies
Central Bank European Currency Common Foreign Policy

5 2004 Constitution Voting on EU Issues EU President
Charter of Fundamental Rights EU law more powerful then national law EU Treaties Defense Policies *** Rejected by France and Netherlands

6 Book Resources Pages Case Study Pages


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