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During which month is the UN General Assembly meeting?
September (23-29, 2025!)
What is the "General Assembly" of the UN?
UN assembly with representation for all 193 Countries with equal votes. Meets annually in NYC
Describe a "Sovereign State" in your own terms.
Has the supreme sovereignty or ultimate authority over a territory. International law defines sovereign states as having a permanent population, defined territory, a government not under another, and the capacity to interact with other states.
The Capital of Spain
Madrid
This artist sings Titi me preguntó
Bad Bunny
Which two groups are currently in conflict in the Middle East?
Israel and Palestine
How many sovereign states are represented in the UN General Assembly? Which two are not represented?
193. Palestine and the Vatican/Vatican City.
Define "UN Delegate" or "Global Classroom Delegate".
Representative of a country with equal stance and vote during a meeting of the general assembly.
The Capital of Portugal
Lisbon
This author wrote Don Quixote
Miguel de Cervantes
Who is the Prime Minister of Spain?
Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón
Name 3 of the organs of the UN.
-ECOSOC
-ICJ
-Gen Assembly
-Security Council
-Secretariat
-Trusteeship Council
Define "Democracy" and provide an example.
Political system where the power is given to representatives who are elected by the people in free elections.
EX: Spain
The Capital of China
Beijing
This country exited the EU during "Brexit"
United Kingdom
Who is the Prime Minister of Israel?
Benjamin Netanyahu
What is the Secretary General of the UN's name?
António Guterres
What is a "placard"?
The name tag or country name on a folded piece of paper that you raise to speak.
The Capital of France
Paris
This former British Prime Minister is nicknamed the Iron Lady
Margaret Thatcher
What are three countries with major humanitarian emergencies right now?
Palestine, Ukraine, Sudan
China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, and United States.
Define a "veto"
A veto is the power to stop a decision. The five permanent countries on the UN Security Council have veto power.
The Capital of Ukraine
Kyiv
These major musical artists are currently on the "Sweat" world tour
Charli XCX and Troye Sivan