Global Studies - Unit 2 Test (UN)

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The General Assembly definition

Main body of the UN that makes decisions

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International Court Justice/ World Court definition

Solves problems between nations & not with specific people

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The General Assembly location

HQ is in NYC

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The General Assembly

  • Each state gets one vote

  • World Governing Body (WGB)


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Security Council definition

  • To maintain world peace & security in the world

  • 15 members, 5 permanent


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Security Council members & what can they do?

  • Permanent - Us, Russia, China, France, & Great Britain/UK

  • 5 permanent members can veto any resolution passed


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International Court Justice/ World Court location

Located in the Hague inside the Netherlands

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International Court Justice/ World Court amount of judges & how long

15 judges who serve 9 year terms

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Secretariat definition

  • The “Workhorse” of the UN

  • Serve the other bodies of the UN & provide administrative support for the overall governing body


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Economic & Social Council definiton

Supports the economic development of countries as well as protecting human rights across the world

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Economic & Social Council programs

  • WHO - World Health Organization

  • UNICEF - to impoverish children

  • UNESCO - help protect ancient ruins


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Trusteeship Council definition

Look after & help colonies transition into becoming a country