UN overview
What is one basic purpose of the UN?
- maintain international peace and security
- develop friendly relations among nations
- cooperate to solve problems and preserve human rights
- center to harmonize nations actions
What countries compose the P5?
China,France , United Kingdom, US, Russia
Who controls the debate?
Chairman
How many members make up the council?
15
What war was right before the UN was made?
WW2
How many members are in the UN?
193
Who are the members of the G4?
Brazil, Germany, India, Japan
How do delegates request to speak?
Raising their name plaques
Who are the five members that never change in the council ?
P5
Who is elected as leader of UN?
Secretary General of the United Nations
When was the UN established?
October 24,1945
How many members are there in the general assembly?
193
How is the speakers list made?
Chairman notices the name plaques that would like to speak and puts them in the order
What is the councils objective?
To maintain international peace and security
Why is the security council kept small?
To be able to act fast on issues
How many major organs are in the UN?
6
Who has the ability to vote in new members?
Security council
How do you change/edit an amendment?
Write the change down on a piece of paper and turn it into the chair to be presented
How long do members maintain positions?
2 years
Last country to join the UN?
South Sudan
Who can join the UN ?
All countries looking for peace and abide by the UN Charter
What do members of the UN have to agree to and abide by to join the UN?
UN Charter
To change an amendment the change must be considered what by the creator?
Friendly
Why are the 5 countries of the P5 given the label and power?
They created their spots after winning WW2
What portion of votes do you need to pass a resolution by the security council?
1/3