How many permanent members are in the Security Council?
5
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What is a moderated caucus?
A moderated caucus involves delegates speaking for a predetermined length of time on the subject of which the caucus was requested for.
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What is the name of the UN's charter?
The Charter of the United Nations
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When was the UN established?
1945
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What are the permanent members of the Security Council?
The United States, the United Kingdom, France, Russia, and China.
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How many countries are members of the UN?
192
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What is the veto power?
A power of the permanent members of the Security Council to prevent a motion from passing.
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Where are the primary UN headquarters?
New York
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Why was the UN established?
To promote peace, security, and economic development, and to replace the flawed League of Nations.
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Name five organs of the UN.
Security Council, General Assembly, International Court of Justice, Secretariat, and the Economic and Social Council.
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How many members, total, are in the Security Council?
15
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What is an unmoderated caucus?
An unmoderated caucus involves delegates leaving their chairs and gathering in groups to discuss the topics at hand.
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Who is the US ambassador to the UN?
Susan Rice
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What was the UN created to replace?
The League of Nations
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What UN council is responsible for Human Rights?
The Human Rights Council
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What nations were responsible for founding the UN? (Name the five major countries)
The United States, the United Kingdom, France, the Soviet Union, the Republic of China, and 46 others.
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What can be made during an unmoderated caucus?
A resolution on the topic of discussion.
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What document, issued by the UN, set the human rights standards for all nations?
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
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What are the six official languages of the UN?
English, Spanish, French, Russian, Mandarin, and Arabic.
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What does the Security Council do?
Decides certain resolutions for peace and security.
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How many nations were originally a part of the UN?
51
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What are the powers of the Chair? (Name 2)
The Chair can declare sessions open and closed, call delegates to order if they speak for too long or make irrelevant comments, and exercise power over all proceedings to ensure the smooth functioning of the body.
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What is the Group of 77?
A coalition of developing nations designed to promote economic interests and to create a joint negotiating capacity in the UN.