Questions › Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role
In which year was the Treaty of Rome signed, setting up the European Economic Community?
- A1999
- B1957Right answer
- C1973
- D1945
Answer: 1957
On 25 March 1957 six western European countries signed the Treaty of Rome. The UK joined the community later, in 1973.
From chapter 5 of the handbook, "The UK government, the law and your role", section "The UK and international institutions". Practice question 550 of 651, written in our own words.