1. UN AT A GLANCE
http://www.un.org/en/aboutun/index.shtml
1. When was the UN created and by how many member states? /1
The United Nations was founded on October 24 1945 by 50 Governments
2. What were the 3 main goals of the original members of the UN as a group? /3
The three main goals of the United Nations were to:
● maintaining international peace and security,
● developing friendly relations among nations,
● And promoting social progress, better living standards and human rights.
3. How many member nation-states does the present day UN have? /1
The United Nations has a grand total of 192 Nation States.
4. List 6 of the “wide range” of world issues that that modern UN works on with its member states./3
● sustainable development,
● environment and refugees protection,
● disaster relief,
● counter terrorism,
● disarmament and
● non-proliferation
5. Look in the bullet box on the right side of this page and list the 4 main goals of the modern UN. /2
The four main goals of the Modern United Nations are:
● To Promote Peacekeeping!
● To develop friendly relations with multiple cool places!
● To help nations work together to improve the lives of poor people, to conquer hunger, disease
and illiteracy, and to encourage respect for each other’s rights and freedoms
● To be a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations to achieve these goals.

2. The Secretary General of the UN
http://www.un.org/sg/priority.shtml
6. What is his name and where is he from? Paste a picture of him below. /3
The current Secretary General of the United Nations is Ban Ki-Moon and he is from South Korea.
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7. What are four of his resolutions as the General Secretary of the UN? /2
Four of Ban Ki-Moon’s resolutions are
Lead By Example
Seek excellence with Humility
Set the HIGHEST ethical Standard
Pursue Dialogue and Engagement
8. What are the Secretary Generals 8 categories of priorities for action? /4
The Secretary Generals 8 priorities are: Climate Change, Disarmament, combating the financial crisis
and poverty, Global Health, Peace and Security, Women, Responsibility to Protect, Un Reform and
Accountability.

3. Structure and Organization – an overview
http://www.un.org/en/aboutun/structure/index.shtml
9. Looking at the blue underlined headings on this page, what are the 6 main structural parts of the
UN? /3]
The Main Structural parts of the United Nations are the General Assembly, Security Council, Economic
and Social Council, Trustee Council, International Court of Justice, Secretariat, Specialized and Other
Entities.
General Assembly
http://www.un.org/en/ga/about/background.shtml
10.Under the heading “forum for multilateral negotiation” explain in your own words the 2 main
functions of the General Assembly. /2
The General assembly is the corner stone for a fair and multicultural debate. And is the Centre for policy
making, as well as being the representative for the United Nations.
11.Summarize the 8 main functions and powers of the General Assembly in your own words (look at the
bullet points). /4
Some of the Main functions of the General Assembly are:
 To suggest and consider new ideas to further the peacekeeping goal
 Discuss questions on relating to International Peace and Security.
 Discuss questions Concerning to the “Scope of the Charter” or any powers/functions of any part
of the UN
 Initiate Studies and make recommendations to possible government cooperation’s,
development of international laws, recognizing Human Rights/Fundamental Freedoms, and
collaboration in the Economic, Social, Humanitarian, Cultural, Educational and Health fields of
study.
 Suggest ideas to a peaceful settlement on situations which may impair relations between
countries
 Receive/Consider reports from Security Council and other parts of the UN.
 Readjust the UN’s budget and assess financial assessments of Member states.
 Vote in Non –Permanent members of Security Council, And, by recommendation of Security
Council, the Secretary General.

4. 12.The Search for Consensus – Read the final 2 paragraphs on the General Assembly Page and explains
their gist in your own words. /2
The United Nations are based upon a Democracy style voting system, you need majority vote to pass a
bill, or in the case of the UN to determine the final outcome of a certain question, Major issues require
at least a 2/3rds vote so that it is more accepted by the people. The UN is trying to reach a point of
Overall Consensus on issues, so that when passed, they are more strongly supported by everyone.
Security Council
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_Security_Council#Members
13.Who are 5 permanent members and the current 10 non-permanent members of the Security
Council? /5
The Permanent members of the Security Council include the countries of China, France, Russia, The
United Kingdom, and the United States.
The Non-permanent members of the Security council include, Bosnia/Herzegovina, Brazil, Gabon,
Lebanon, Nigeria, Colombia, Germany, India, Portugal, and South Africa.
14.How do the non-permanent members get a position on the Security Council and how long do their
terms last? /2
The Members of the Non-Permanent seats of the Security Council are elected in by the General
Assembly, but are first chosen by Regional groups. Each term for the Non-Permanent members
of the S.C. lasts up to Two years and 5 new members are picked every year.
Functions and Powers of the Security Council
http://www.un.org/Docs/sc/unsc_functions.html
15.In your own words type out the meaning of the 10 functions and powers of the UN Security Council. /
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In my opinion the 10 functions and powers of the Security Council are to:
 maintain a state of peace throughout the world,
 to investigate a dispute which may lead to trouble ahead,
 To Recommend ideas to solve international disputes
 To establish a plan to regulate weapons
 The actions taken against a threat, or possible threat.
 Call upon members to apply “economic sanctions” to avoid the use of force
 Allow countries to take action (military) against a threat.
 Recommend new members to SC
 To exercise trustee functions in Strategic Areas.
 Recommend to the Gen Assembly a Secretary General, and, alongside the General Assembly,
Elect Judges in the International Court of Justice.

5. Economic and Social Council
http://www.UN.org/en/ecosoc/about/index.shtml
16. What is this council responsible for? (4 points) /2
The Economic and Social Council are responsible for :
 Promoting higher standards of living, full employment, and economic/social progress.
 Identify solutions to international Economic Social and Health Problems.
 Encourage international cultural and educational cooperation.
 And to Encourage universal respect for the human rights and all fundamental freedoms.
17.What 3 powers do the UN Economic and Social Council have, and what percentage of all UN human
and financial resources can it draw upon? /4
The Economic and Social Council has the power to initiate studies and make reports on the 4 main
responsibilities posted above, the power to assist the preparations and organization of major
international conferences and to facilitate a coordinated follow up to conferences. The E&s Council can
draw upon 70% of the Human and Financial resources of the entire UN system.
International Court of Justice
http://www.icj-cij.org/court/index.php?p1=1&PHPSESSID=d163efdf759ec64b3e338656dae4e143
18.Where is it located? /1
The International Court of Justice is located at the Peace Palace in The Hague Netherlands.
19.What are its main functions? /2
The Court’s function is to settle legal disputes (in accordance to International Law) submitted by
Member-States of the UN, and to give opinions on legal questions authorized by the UN Organs
and specialized agencies.
20.How many judges does it have and how long do they serve for? /2
The Court has 15 judges elected by the General Assembly and the Security Council, and the
judges serve for 9 years.
Secretariat
21.Who is the head of the Secretariat? What is the main function of the Secretariat? /2
The head of the Secretariat is the Secretary General, Ban Ki-Moon. The Main function of the Secretariat
is to carry out the day to day jobs of the United Nations.
22.List 4 jobs that members of the Secretariat may perform as duties for the UN? /2
Four different jobs that the Secretariat may perform for the UN include, Peacekeeping operations,
Mediating International Disputes, Surveying economic and social issues, and preparing studies on
Human Rights.

6. 23.How many staff did the Secretariat have around the world as of 2010? /1
Statistics show that the Secretariat had around 44,000 Members around the globe in 2010.
24.What is the gist of the oath that members of the Secretariat take? /1
The Gist of the oath that the secretariats take is: to swear to never to seek or receive orders from orders
from Governments outside their authority.
25.Where is the UN’s headquarters? Where are 7 other places in which the UN maintains a significant
presence? /4
The United Nations headquarters Resides in Manhattan New York New York, USA. Sven other
locations which the UN keeps a strong presence is Addis Ababa, Bangkok, Beirut, Geneva,
Nairobi, Santiago, and Vienna.