Which of the following best describes characteristics of the european union? a. a unified state with a strong central government b. an economic union of separate states with a common currency and freedom of movement c. a federal republic in which separate states elect representatives to a central government d. a parliamentary state in which people elect ministers to a lower house and states appoint representatives to an upper house

C. a federal republic in which separate states elect representatives to a central government.

This is because in the European union (though in turmoil now), was founded on preventing wars, and benefiting with trade and each other, allowing free movement, and Representatives to decide how the EU should mandate laws.

B.an economic union of separate states with a common currency and freedom of movement

Explanation:

The founding principles of the European Union in its constituent Act, refer to European states coming together in other to promote shared values that would be embracing a common currency (progressively) and freedom of labor force. (as an element in the free European market economy).

-The goods, services, capital, and persons constitute a Single European Market. As a united block. The EU seeks further influence in the world.

-The common use of the Euro by most of the member states and the flow of workers from the different zones of Europe encouraged a dynamic that constitutes a major European achievement in History.