The UN
What year was the UN founded?
1945
What is the only UN body whose resolutions are binding?
The Security Council
Which organ appoints the non-permanent members of the Security Council?
The General Assembly
What is the West's primary military alliance?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
Where is the UN headquarters located
New York
What organization preceded the UN?
League of Nations
What is the UN's largest organ apart from the General Assembly?
Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
Which UN organ is responsible for coordinating with NGO's
Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
What is the UN's primary body for aiding refugees?
UN High Council for Refugees (UNHCR)
Where was the UN founded?
San Francisco, California
How does the UN get funding?
How many non-permanent members does the Security Council have?
10
Who is the current UN Secretary General?
Antonio Guterres
Which UN committee is responsible for designating world heritage sites.
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
How many peacekeeping operations does the UN currently have?
11
How many member states does the UN have?
193
Where is the ICJ located?
The Hague, Netherlands
Name the 5 permanent members of the Security Council
US, UK, France, Russia, and China
What is the difference between the ICJ and the ICC?
The ICJ tries countries while the ICC tries individuals
What percentage of the UN budget does the US pay?
22%
Name 3 of the mandates of the UN Charter
1. Sovereign Equality
2. Promotion of Peace and Security
3. Promotion of Human Rights
4. Self Determination of Peoples
5. Non-Intervention in Domestic Matters
5 years with an option for a 5 year extension
What was the role of the Trusteeship Council?
Oversee Trust Territories (non-independent territories governed by the UN)
What do each of these abbreviations stand for?
WTO, WHO, IMF, ASEAN
What is the name of the UN treaty looking to repair the hole in the Ozone Layer?
The Montreal Protocol