United Nations

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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"?