Question 1

What is the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA/GA)?

Accepted Answer

One of the organs of the UN that is primarily responsible for policy-making and representation

(decides things about peace, security, admission of new members, and budget; 2/3 must agree to make a decision)

Question 2

What is the United Nations Security Council (UNSC/SC)?

Accepted Answer

An organ of the UN that ensures international peace and security

(may use military force against a country that violates UN principles)

Question 3

What is the United Nations Secretariat?

Accepted Answer

One of the UN's organs that is responsible for economic and political analysis, and administering operations

(Secretary-General is usually chosen from a smaller, neutral country to prevent bias)

Question 4

What is United Nations peacekeeping?

Accepted Answer

The role the UN plays in moderating peace between countries and helping conflict-torn countries build peace

(the UN was formed in response to war, so peacekeeping is a fundamental part)

Question 5

What issues has the UN faced in peacekeeping?

Accepted Answer

Slow response, since by the time everyone agrees on what should be done, the problem may be out of control

Question 6

What is the International Peace Bureau?

Accepted Answer

An NGO that supports international peace

(separate from the UN; worked for nuclear disarmament in the 1980s; lobbied governments to reduce military spending)

9.8 - Globalized Institutions, AP World History: Modern Flashcards