History
What is the name of the alliance that came before the United Nations, but failed to last?
The League of Nations
After what war was the UN founded after?
World War 2
What branch in the UN is like the executive branch in the US government?
Secretariat
What does NATO stand for?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Which US president warned against getting involved in foreign affairs?
George Washington
Which president helped create the UN?
President Franklin Roosevelt
What is the main Purpose of the UN?
The UN’s primary goal is to maintain global peace and security.
What is the name of the UN's document that is similar to our Constitution.
The Charter
What does SEATO stand for?
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
True or false
Conservatives mostly support the UN.
False
Only 27% of conservatives support the UN
What is the year that the UN began operation?
1945
What is a Member State?
Is a member of an international organization or of a federation or confederation.
Name 2 of the branches in the UN
General Assembly, Security Council, International Court of justice, Economic and Social Council, Trusteeship Council, and the Secretariat.
What was SEATO supposed to be modeled after?
NATO
Name one achievement of the UN
Has played roles in peace negotiations. Dissembled the Apartheid in South Africa. Has helped interesting Global Health crises. And protects human rights.
True or False: The UN's headquarters is located in the District of Columbia.
False
It is located in New York City
What was one of the country's that met at Washington to draft the charter for the UN?
U.S., Britain, Russia, and China
What does the Court of Justice do in the UN?
Settles legal disputes
True or false
The treaty of Rio was meant to stop illegal migration.
False
Was meant as an effort to resist communist aggression.
What is the percent of people that support the UN?
52%
Was the United Nations budget for 2024: 4.05 billion, 3.59 billion, or 2.96 billion?
3.59 billion
When was the UN charter signed.
26 June 1945
True or false
the General Assembly in the UN has the most power out of all the branches.
False
The Security Council has the most power.
Which Alliance was formed in 1949?
NATO
According to our U.S. government today, name one concern they have about the UN?
It is slow at decision-making processes and has some inefficiencies in executing its missions. The structure of the UN reflects some dynamics of the post-World War II era as well.