The United Nations

The UN Charter is considered an international treaty. Where is the and the original copy of the Charter is housed?

National Archives in Washington, D.C.

How many votes does the Security Council need to make a decision?

Nine: Five of these need to come from the permanent members.

When did the United Nations come into existence in our world?

October 24 1945

How many votes does each UN member of the Security Council have?

One

Who is in charge of the United Nations?

The Secretary General

Does the land and buildings belong to the USA?

The UN buildings are considered international; This means they belong to every country that is a part of the UN.

What does the UN do?

The UN works for world peace and development in many different ways.

Where is the UN based?

The United Nations' headquarters is located in New York, USA

What UN agency that specializes in international health issues?

The World Health Organization (WHO)

True or False: The Assembly's decisions are not binding. Governments follow resolutions because they represent the world's opinion on major international issues.

True

True or False: The United Nations first met in San Francisco with representatives of 50 countries to create the final text that would lay the foundation of the international cooperation.

True

What is the Security Council?

The 15 members of the UN Security Council try to keep the world a peaceful and secure place. They vote on the best ways to prevent countries from fighting. There are two groups of members.

Describe the United Nations logo.

World countries surrounded by an olive branch

What are the official languages of the UN?

Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish

Who is the 8th Secretary General?

Ban Ki Moon, from Republic of Korea.

Who does UNICEF hope to protect?

Children and Mothers

How many votes does each country have ?

Each has one vote. Resolutions pass when a majority of the member states vote in favor.

What surround the United Nations building in New York?

Flags of the Countries

What year was the UN was established? What was its purpose?

In 1945, after the Second World War, its primary purpose was to maintain peace and security around the world.

Where do the representatives of each member country meet?

In the General Assembly; this is the closest thing to a world parliament.

What does The The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) addresses?

It addresses economic and social issues.

What type of document that sets forth all the rights and responsibilities of the United Nations?

It is called a charter.

In 2000, the UN established the Millennium Goals, what is its primary purpose?

Its primary purpose is to reduce poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity.

It organizes what for trouble-spots around the world, such as in Syria or in Africa?

Peace Keeping Forces

Who are the Five permanent members of the Security Council? These countries are always on the council because they had a vital role in establishing the United Nations in 1945.

People's Republic of China, France, Russia (USSR), the United Kingdom and the United States

By 2015, name specific goals they want to accomplish.

Reduce extreme hunger and poverty; Environmental sustainability; Gender Equality

What percentage of the vote are needed for major decisions about important issues, like who can join the UN?

The need the support of two-thirds of the Assembly. Less important decisions need the support of over one-half of the Assembly.

How many countries is the The United Nations made up of?

The number 193 countries from around the world. It is better known by its acronym, the UN.

What does the Ten temporary members of the Security Council do?

These members are voted for every 2 years by the rest of the UN.

What can each of the five permanent members Security Council use to stop the UN from making decisions with which they disagree?

This is called the power of veto.

What is UNICEF?

UNICEF stands for the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund.