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United Nations Quick Facts
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1
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What type of organization is the United Nations?
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An international peacekeeping organisation
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When was the United Nations formed?
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After the Second World War
3
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What was the League of Nations according to the notes?
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An intergovernmental peacekeeping organization set up after the First World War
4
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Which countries promised to replace the League of Nations with the UN?
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China, the Soviet Union, the US and Britain
5
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Where and when did representatives from 50 countries sign the United Nations Charter?
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In San Francisco in 1945
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How has the number of UN members changed since its founding?
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From 51 members in 1945 to 193 at the beginning of 2022
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What is a primary objective of the United Nations?
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To maintain world peace
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What does the UN promote in terms of national governance and relations?
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Self-government and develop friendly relations between nations
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In what areas does the UN cooperate to solve problems?
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Economic, social and cultural problems
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What human values does the UN defend?
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The dignity and worth of all people, and promote respect for human rights and basic freedoms
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How does the UN handle international disputes?
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Work together to settle international disputes
12
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How many major organs does the UN have?
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6 major organs
13
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Who participates in the UN General Assembly?
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Includes all member states
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What voting system does the General Assembly use?
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Each member state has 1 vote and resolutions are passed by two-thirds majority votes
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How often does the General Assembly meet?
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Meets once a year
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What powers does the General Assembly have regarding the UN budget and leadership?
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Has the power to pass the UN budget and appoint the Secretary-General
17
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What role does the General Assembly play in UN membership and discussions?
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Accept new members, discuss and make suggestions on other important issues, and help reach consensus among nation states
18
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Which UN organ is considered the most powerful?
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Security Council
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How many permanent and non-permanent members are in the Security Council?
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5 permanent members and 10 non-permanent members
20
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Name the five permanent members of the UN Security Council.
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China, Russia, the US, Britain and France
21
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How are non-permanent members of the Security Council selected and for how long?
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Elected by the General Assembly for a term of 2 years, with 5 re-elected every year
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What vote is required for Security Council resolutions?
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9 out of 15 votes and no veto among the permanent members
23
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What are key functions of the Security Council?
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Acting as a platform for countries to communicate, maintaining international peace and security, solving international conflicts through mediation and adoption of economic, diplomatic and military means
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Who heads the UN Secretariat and what is their role?
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Secretary-General, symbol of the UN, reports to General Assembly, acts as mediator, submits threats to Security Council, executes decisions, term 5 years renewable, appoints deputies
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What is the main function of the Secretariat?
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Handling the daily business of the UN
26
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How many members does the Economic and Social Council have?
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54 members
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What does the Economic and Social Council provide to the General Assembly?
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Making reports and giving advice on economic, social, cultural, educational, health and human rights conditions around the world
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Name four specialized agencies under the Economic and Social Council.
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Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
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What is the role of specialized agencies like FAO and WHO?
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Provide economic, technological and professional aid to countries in need
30
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What is the International Court of Justice?
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The major judicial organ of the UN