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What is the largest organ of the United Nations?

Trusteeship Council
Economic and Social Council
General Assembly (correct)
Security Council

Which organ of the UN has the power of veto?

Economic and Social Council
Security Council (correct)
Trusteeship Council
General Assembly

How many permanent members are in the Security Council?

20
15
5 (correct)
10

What is the primary role of the Economic and Social Council?

<p>Addressing international social and economic issues (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the original number of non-permanent members in the Security Council?

<p>6 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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UN General Assembly

Largest UN organ, with all member states represented, each with up to 5 representatives. Votes as a single unit.

UN Security Council

Most powerful UN organ, initially with 5 permanent and 6 non-permanent members (later 10 non-permanent). Key decisions require agreement from 9 members, including all permanent members who have veto power.

UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)

UN organ dealing with global economic and social issues. Members are elected by the General Assembly for 3 years.

Trusteeship Council

UN organ created to support territories in becoming self-governing.

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UN Permanent Members

The five nations with veto power in the UN Security Council: the United States, Great Britain, France, Russia, and China.