It Has Been Said That the Addition of 10 New

question 33

Multiple Choice

It has been said that the addition of 10 new members to the European Union (EU) in 2004 is likely to significantly change the dynamics within the EU. What was the explanation given for this statement?

• A) The EU is getting too large to manage effectively.
• B) The members added in 2004 have very different political and economic traditions than the 15 members that joined before 2004.
• C) The members added in 2004 have more economic power than the members that joined the EU between 1957 and 1995.
• D) The purchasing power of the EU was weakened by the addition of additional members.

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Definitions:

Mainshaft Gear

A gear located on the mainshaft of a transmission, responsible for transmitting torque from the engine to the drive wheels at varying speeds.

Timing Purposes

Related to adjusting the engine's timing for optimal performance and efficiency.

Gear Jump-out

A condition in manual transmissions where the gear unintentionally disengages, often due to worn components or misalignment.

Detent Spring

A spring mechanism that provides a resting position in mechanical devices, often used to hold a component in a specific position until enough force is applied to move it.