Questions and Answers
What does the UN Charter preamble reflect?
Idealism of the organisation and natural law
What does Chapter I of the UN Charter outline?
Purposes and principles of UN
Members who violate the UN Charter can be expelled.
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What is the primary responsibility of the Security Council according to Article 24?
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The resolutions passed by the General Assembly are binding.
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Which chapter of the UN Charter discusses the International Court of Justice?
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What does Article 39 allow the Security Council to determine?
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What is the purpose of Article 42 in the UN Charter?
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What is required of UN members under Article 43?
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Study Notes
United Nations Overview
- Established to prevent major conflicts, particularly World War Three.
- Aims to maintain global peace and security while addressing collective issues like climate change.
UN Charter Preamble
- Emphasizes idealism and natural law, suggesting a higher moral standard above local laws.
UN Charter Chapter I (Purposes and Principles)
- Defines the UN's core purposes and principles, including:
- Affirmation of the sovereign equality of all member states (Article 2,1).
- Prohibits the use of force, with an exception for self-defense in armed attacks (Article 51).
- Limits UN interventions in domestic affairs unless extreme conditions arise (Article 2,7).
UN Charter Chapter II (Membership)
- Allows for the expulsion of members who breach the Charter's principles, per General Assembly recommendations following Security Council advice (Article 6).
UN Charter Chapter IV (The General Assembly)
- Article 10: General Assembly can make recommendations to the Security Council.
- Article 11: Can discuss and suggest general principles to the Security Council.
UN Charter Chapter V (The Security Council)
- Article 24: Assigns primary responsibility for maintaining international peace to the Security Council.
- Article 25: Mandates that UN member states must comply with Security Council decisions.
General Assembly
- Responsible for passing resolutions, which are non-binding.
Security Council
- Passes binding resolutions with authority over sanctions and military action.
International Court of Justice (ICJ)
- Functions as the principal judicial organ of the UN and issues resolutions that can be challenging to enforce.
UN Charter Chapter VII (Security Council Actions)
- Article 39: Grants Security Council the authority to identify threats or acts of aggression.
- Article 41: Details non-force measures like economic sanctions and trade restrictions.
- Article 42: Allows the Security Council to authorize military action in severe cases to restore peace.
- Article 43: Obligates UN member states to provide military assistance when required.
UN Charter Chapter XIV (International Court of Justice)
- Article 92: Establishes the ICJ as the UN’s main judicial body.
- Article 93: States that all UN members must comply with ICJ decisions if involved in a case.
- Article 94: ICJ can provide legal advice to the Security Council and General Assembly upon request, including advisory opinions.
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Explore the key concepts of the United Nations and its Charter through interactive flashcards. This quiz covers the roles of the UN, the Preamble, and the foundational purposes and principles outlined in the UN Charter. It's an essential resource for understanding international cooperation and law.
