UN Trivia
When was the United Nations founded?
1945
How many members are there in the General Assembly?
193
How many permanent members are there of the Security Council?
Five
The UN Security Council is divided into two blocs of countries, what are the blocs? List the countries on each side.
(Russia, China) and (United States, United Kingdom, France)
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
Taiwan, Palestine, Vatican City, Kosovo, North Cyprus
All
Name the five permanent members of the Security Council.
United States, United Kingdom, Russia, France, China
What is the language of international diplomacy?
English, formerly French
How many states are in the United States?
50
What conflict prompted the creation of the UN?
World War II
How are simple questions decided in the General Assembly?
Simple majority
Which county has vetoed the most resolutions?
Russia
How many aircraft carriers does the United States have?
11
What state in the United States is closest to Russia?
Alaska
Where is the International Court of Justice located?
The Hague, Netherlands
How are important questions decided in the United Nations?
2/3 majority
How many countries are members of the Security Council?
15
What two important conflicts has the UN recently been debating about?
Ukraine/Russia and Israel Palestine
What United States city is the UN headquarters located?
New York, New York
What organization was the precursor to the United Nations?
League of Nations
Are General Assembly resolutions legally binding?
No
Are Security Council resolutions legally binding?
Yes
What is a sanction?
A threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule.
Who is the United States UN ambassador?
Linda Thomas-Greenfield