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What is the primary responsibility of the General Assembly regarding the UN's budget?

To approve the budget
To determine the members' contributions (correct)
To oversee the Secretariat's budget management
To allocate funds to UN programs and agencies

Which of the following is true about the decision-making process in the General Assembly?

Decisions are made by a simple majority vote
Decisions are legally binding on all UN member states
Decisions are made by a two-thirds majority vote (correct)
Decisions can be overruled by the Security Council

Which of the following is a key role of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)?

To approve the UN's annual budget
To coordinate the economic and social work of the UN (correct)
To elect the UN Secretary-General
To oversee the activities of the UN Security Council

Which of the following organizations is NOT considered a 'specialized agency' of the United Nations?

United Nations Security Council (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for electing the UN Secretary-General?

The General Assembly and the Security Council jointly (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of the UN Secretariat?

To manage the administrative and financial affairs of the UN (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key responsibility of the UN Secretary-General?

To represent the UN and speak on its behalf (C) Signup and view all the answers

How are the members of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) selected?

They are elected by the General Assembly (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the primary function of the UN Security Council?

To maintain international peace and security (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between the General Assembly and the Security Council in terms of their decision-making power?

The Security Council's decisions are legally binding, while the General Assembly's are not (D) Signup and view all the answers