Section: World Geography

19) The European Union (EU) was formed primarily for what purpose?

1. common military defense for members
2. economic cooperation between members
3. emergency assistance for sub-Saharan contries
4. political power to rival the United States

The European Union is a politico-economic union of 28 member states that are located primarily in Europe. The EU operates through a system of supranational institutions and intergovernmental-negotiated decisions by the member states.