United Nations 9.8

General Assembly

UN body where all members have representation. Two-thirds of members must agree for major decisions.

Security Council

Acts on issues General Assembly debates. Also may use military force against countries. 5 permanent members, 10 temporary members.

Secretariat

Administrative arm of UN that leads entire organization. Usually comes from small, neutral nation to avoid biased choices.

International Court of Justice

Judicial branch of the UN that settles disputes between countries and gives advisory opinions on international legal issues.

Economic and Social Council

Largest and most complex part of UN. Directs economic, social, humanitarian, and cultural activities.

Trusteeship Council

UN body that oversees the administration of trust territories and promotes their progress towards self-governance.

World Bank

Created to provide financial assistance for the reconstruction of Europe after WW2 and later provided loans to developing countries

International Monetary Fund

facilitates monetary cooperation among all member states in the world