United Nations
15
How many countries are represented on the Security Council?
50
How many countries ratified the United Nations Charter?
193
How many member states does the U.N. have?
6
How many official languages are used by the U.N. staff?
Plenary
In the _____, all member nations discuss, debate, and amend resolutions before voting on them in the General Assembly.
19; 111
The UN charter opens with a Preamble and is made up of ___ chapters divided in ___ articles.
The United Nations Charter
What important U.N. document was signed on June 26, 1945?
the world held in the olive branches of peace
What is the U.N. logo?
majority
The United Nations can only take action on global issues when a ______ of member states come to am agreement.
The General Assembly
What is the central organ of the U.N.?
Big Five
What is the nickname given to the 5 permanent members represented on the Security Council?
Secretary-General
What is the senior officer of the United Nations Secretariat's position?
sovereignty
What is the term given to a nation where the national government is the ultimate authority in decisions about policy and security?
United Nations
What is the unique organization of independent countries voluntarily working for world peace and social justice called?
League of Nations
What was created after World War I in 1919 for a similar purpose as the United Nations?
consensus
When debating issues, member states try to reach a _____.
October 24, 1945
When did the United Nations officially come into existence?
October 24
When is United Nations Day?
the Netherlands
Where is the International Court of Justice located?
Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland
Where is the U.N. European Headquarters located?
China, France, the Soviet Union, United Kingdom, United States
Which five countries make up the U.N. Security Council?
San Francisco
What U.S. city did representatives from 50 countries gather in to hammer out the final text of the Charter of the United Nations?
New York City
What U.S. city is the United Nations Headquarters located in?
General Assembly, Security Council, Secretariat, Economic and Social Council, International Court of Justice, Trusteeship Council
What are the 6 main organs of the U.N.?
Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish
What are the six official languages of the U.N. (in alphabetical order)?
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
Who is credited for the name "United Nations"?
