Establishment of the United Nations
What war preceded the establishment of the United Nations?
World War II
Where did 50 representatives first meet in 1945 to create the guidelines of the United Nations?
San Francisco, United States
How many UN member states are there?
193
What is the first step in becoming a UN member state?
Submitting an application stating their compliance with the UN Charter.
Where are the four major offices of the United Nations?
New York City, Geneva, Vienna, and Nairobi
Why was the United Nations created?
To sustain international peace and cooperation.
What essential document did they create during the San Francisco Conference?
UN Charter
What are the five permanent members of the Security Council?
China, France, Russian Federation, United Kingdom, United States
How many members of the Security Council must approve of a member state's admission?
9 (including all permanent members)
What are the six main committees of the UNGA?
DISEC, ECOFIN, SOCHUM, SPECPOL, ACABQ, LEGAL
What US President developed the term "United Nations"?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What is the purpose of the UN Charter?
To establish international law for the United Nations to operate under
What essential privilege to the P5 members have?
Power to veto a resolution
How many members of the General Assembly must approve of a member state's admission?
What two organizations are often used for funding in Model UN resolutions?
IMF and World Bank
When was the term "United Nations" first used?
January 1, 1942
What were the four main goals of the UN Charter?
1. Prevent war; 2. Establish fundamental human rights; 3. Enforce international law; 4. Improve living standards
What are the two observer members of the UN?
Palestine and Vatican City
What is a Non-Self-Governing Territory, as defined under the UN Charter?
Territories whose people have not yet attained a full measure of self-government
What is the primary function of the Security Council?
Maintain international peace and security
Why was the "Declaration by United Nations" written?
To signify cooperation against the Axis powers.
When was the UN Charter officially adopted?
June 25, 1945
What can member states do that observer states might not be able to?
Vote on resolutions
What are the four countries that all NSGTs operate under?
United Kingdom, United States, France, New Zealand
What are the two special caucuses that are introduced in Security Council committees?
Gentleman's Unmod and Round Robin