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Which of the following is NOT one of the six main organs of the United Nations?

  • International Monetary Fund (correct)
  • Security Council
  • General Assembly
  • International Court of Justice

The resolutions of the General Assembly are binding on member states.

False (B)

Name one of the five permanent members of the Security Council.

US, UK, France, Russia, or China

The principal judicial organ of the UN is the __________.

<p>International Court of Justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Security Council?

<p>Maintain peace and security (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following functions with the appropriate organ of the UN:

<p>General Assembly = Addresses questions of peace and security Security Council = Maintains peace and security International Court of Justice = Provides advisory opinions Secretariat = Administers UN operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

Advisory opinions given by the International Court of Justice are binding.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

ARSIWA refers to the Articles on __________ Responsibility.

<p>State</p> Signup and view all the answers

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What is the General Assembly of the UN?

The main body of the United Nations, consisting of all member states. It can address issues within its scope, make recommendations, approve the UN budget, consider membership applications, and elect judges for the ICJ.

What is the Security Council of the UN?

A body within the UN responsible for maintaining international peace and security. It has 15 members, 5 permanent members (US, UK, France, Russia, China) and 10 rotating members.

Are decisions of the Security Council binding?

Decisions made by the Security Council on matters of peace and security are binding on UN member states.

What is the veto power in the Security Council?

In the Security Council, a permanent member can use their veto power to prevent the passing of a substantive decision. This means they can block a decision even if it is supported by the majority of the council.

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What is the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?

The ICJ is the main judicial organ of the UN, located in The Hague, Netherlands. It has two types of jurisdiction: contentious and advisory.

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What is the contentious jurisdiction of the ICJ?

The ICJ's contentious jurisdiction involves settling legal disputes between states that have agreed to submit to its authority. The court's decisions are binding on the states involved in the dispute.

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What is the advisory jurisdiction of the ICJ?

The ICJ's advisory jurisdiction allows UN organs and agencies to seek legal opinions from the court on specific matters. These opinions are not binding, but they can provide valuable guidance.

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What are the Articles on State Responsibility (ARSIWA)?

The Articles on State Responsibility (ARSIWA) is a set of international law principles that define when a state is responsible for actions that violate international law. It is not a binding treaty but rather a codified statement of customary international law.

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