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UN Principal Organs Quiz

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What is considered by many to be the most powerful organ of the UN?

The General Assembly

The Economic and Social Council

The Security Council (correct)

The International Court of Justice

Which countries are the Permanent 5 (P5) members of the Security Council?

United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand

China, France, Russia, Spain, Italy

Japan, Germany, Brazil, India, South Africa

China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, United States (correct)

What is a significant challenge faced by the Security Council in implementing international acts of military intervention?

P5's veto power (correct)

Lack of financial resources

Lack of participation from non-member states

Lack of support from the General Assembly

What is the primary function of the Security Council within the UN?

Making decisions on military intervention and peacekeeping Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary sources of global governance or public international law?

Treaties and Conventions, General Principles of Law Signup and view all the answers

When was the United Nations created?

End of World War II (WWII) Signup and view all the answers

How many members were originally part of the United Nations when it was created?

51 members Signup and view all the answers

What is the mandate of the United Nations?

To end international war, and promote social and economic development Signup and view all the answers

What is the main task of the International Court of Justice?

Settling inter-state legal disputes with the consent of both parties Signup and view all the answers

What limits the International Court of Justice's authority to settle legal disputes?

The need to respect state sovereignty Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the International Court of Justice from the Security Council?

It settles inter-state legal disputes with the consent of both parties Signup and view all the answers

Why does the International Court of Justice require the consent of both parties in settling legal disputes?

To respect state sovereignty Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

United Nations Security Council

Considered the most powerful organ of the UN.
Permanent 5 (P5) members include the United States, Russia, China, France, and the United Kingdom.

Challenges and Functions

A significant challenge in military intervention includes political disagreements among member states.
The primary function is to maintain international peace and security.

Global Governance and International Law

Primary sources of global governance include treaties, customary international law, and judicial decisions.

United Nations Background

Established on October 24, 1945.
Initially comprised 51 member states at its founding.

Mandate and Functions

The mandate is to promote international cooperation and maintain peace.
The main task of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is to adjudicate legal disputes between states.

Authority and Distinctions

The ICJ's authority is limited by the need for consent from both parties in disputes, which can restrict its jurisdiction.
Distinguishes itself from the Security Council by focusing on legal disputes rather than security and conflict resolution.

Consent from both parties is crucial as it upholds state sovereignty and ensures willingness to abide by the court's ruling.

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Test your knowledge about the principal organs of the United Nations, including the General Assembly, Security Council, and Economic and Social Council. Learn about their roles and responsibilities in global governance.