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Which countries are the permanent 'veto powers' in the United Nations Security Council?
Which countries are the permanent 'veto powers' in the United Nations Security Council?
- Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey, Iran, Israel
- Germany, Japan, India, Brazil, South Africa
- USA, Russia, China, UK, France (correct)
- Australia, Canada, Italy, Spain, Mexico
What is the main responsibility of the United Nations Security Council?
What is the main responsibility of the United Nations Security Council?
- To maintain international peace and security (correct)
- To develop friendly relations among nations
- To be a center for harmonizing the actions of nations
- To achieve international cooperation in solving international problems
What is the role of the Secretary-General in the United Nations?
What is the role of the Secretary-General in the United Nations?
- Head of the Economic and Social Council
- Appointing members to the Security Council
- Chief administrative officer and public face of the UN (correct)
- Lead negotiator in international conflicts
How long is the term of the Secretary-General of the United Nations?
How long is the term of the Secretary-General of the United Nations?
Which organ of the United Nations has the power to pass legally binding resolutions and take military action?
Which organ of the United Nations has the power to pass legally binding resolutions and take military action?
What is the primary focus of regionalism as described in the text?
What is the primary focus of regionalism as described in the text?
Which organization is specifically mentioned in the text as an intergovernmental military alliance?
Which organization is specifically mentioned in the text as an intergovernmental military alliance?
What is the main purpose of the Warsaw Pact mentioned in the text?
What is the main purpose of the Warsaw Pact mentioned in the text?
Which organization is described as coordinating and unifying the petroleum policies of its member countries?
Which organization is described as coordinating and unifying the petroleum policies of its member countries?
What is the main objective of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) as stated in the text?
What is the main objective of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) as stated in the text?
Study Notes
United Nations Security Council
- Permanent veto powers are the United States, Russia, China, France, and the United Kingdom.
- Main responsibility includes maintaining international peace and security through conflict resolution and sanction imposition.
Role of the Secretary-General
- Acts as the chief administrative officer of the United Nations.
- Plays a crucial role in mediation and diplomatic efforts to resolve global conflicts.
- Serves as a spokesperson for the UN and promotes its goals and values.
Term of the Secretary-General
- The term lasts for five years and can be renewed for an additional term.
United Nations Organs
- The United Nations Security Council is the only organ with the authority to pass legally binding resolutions and authorize military action.
Regionalism
- Focuses on the integration and collaboration of countries within a specific geographic region for political, economic, and social purposes.
Military Alliance
- The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is specifically mentioned as an intergovernmental military alliance.
Purpose of the Warsaw Pact
- Aimed at providing collective defense and military cooperation among Eastern Bloc countries during the Cold War.
Coordination of Petroleum Policies
- The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) coordinates and unifies the petroleum policies of its member countries to ensure stable prices and supply.
Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
- Main objective is to promote the interests of developing countries and maintain independence from major power blocs during the Cold War.
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Test your knowledge about the United Nations and its key functions with this quiz. Explore the purposes and organs of the organization, and enhance your understanding of its role in maintaining international peace and security, fostering global cooperation, and more.
