Structure
Which body of the UN works towards Peace and Security?
The Security Council
League of Nations
Describe the UN flag and emblem - what are the symbols and what do they mean?
With a pair of olive tree branches and a map of the world, the emblem and the flag on which it rests are also aspirational symbols for people all over the world, for they speak to their hopes and dreams of peace and unity.
What is the Hague?
The home of the International Court of Justice and the Internation Criminal Court. It is located in the Netherlands.
Who is the current Secretary General?
Antonio Guterres
In August 1941, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill held a secret meeting where they discussed the possibility of starting an international peace effort. This meeting was called what?
The Atlantic Charter
How does someone become secretary-general of the UN?
They are appointed by the General Assembly. They have led a career of diplomacy.
What are the official languages of the UN?
There are six official languages of the UN. These are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.
How many countries gathered to sign the original UN Charter in 1945?
50 Countries.
Who pays for the UN and who are the largest contributors?
Member States pay according to an agreed-upon scale of assessments. This scale is based on a country’s ability to pay, national income and population size. The top contributing countries are the United States, Japan, China and Germany.
Why is the Trusteeship Council no longer meeting annually?
Because all 11 trust territories have established their own governments or have declared independence and do not need the trusteeship's guidance.
What was the name and location of the conference where the UN Charter was created and signed?
San Francisco, CA & the meeting was called the San Francisco Conference.
What is the Uniting for Peace Resolution and why was it created?
It is a resolution that says the GA can override a veto of the security council. It was adopted in the 50s when the USSR kept vetoing resolutions regarding the Korean War. This resolution is almost NEVER used.
When did the trusteeship decide to stop meeting? (Year)
1994
Is the structure in which resolutions are passed in the UN flawed? Why or why not?(Think vetoing/Security Council v. General Assembly)
Possible Answers: -Security Council member nations can veto resolutions, making UN unable to act in many situations (e.g Hungry and Afghanistan) -Uniting For Peace Resolution actually allows General Assembly to override a Security Council veto (although rarely used) -Yes, can summon a meeting of the Security Council at any time for quick action -The Secretary General is beholden to Security Council members due to this design, especially the US (since they provide a big chunk of the UN budget)
What is the term length of this office?
Name the two Observer States and what makes them different than the 193 member states.
Palestine and The Vatican City - are self-ruling territories. They do not have a vote in the general assembly.
Which country recently begged the GA to use the Uniting for Peace Resolution and why?
Ukraine...The War on Ukraine.
How long is the term of a UN General Assembly President (like the speaker of the house.)
1 Year