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The U.N was created on October 24th 1945 and at that time, WW2 was going on and coming
to an end.
12.How many countries originally joined the U.N.? ___________________
There were originally 51 member of the U.N when it was created on October 24 th 1945.
13.Why might the League of Nations be considered the forerunner of the United Nations?
Because the League of nations was a small organization that tried to bring peace to European
nations but failed and the United Nations was a stronger organization that was successful in
doing so.
14.What is the U.N.s Security Council, and what countries are involved in it?
The security council is the council that is responsible for the maintenance of international
peace and security. The main countries involved in it are China, France, Russia Federation,
the United Kingdom and the United Sates
15.Why might the structure and operation of the Security Council be problematic? In other
words, what principle does it appear to violate? Identify two issues.
The issues with the Security Council is that the level of force they can use can sometimes
become problematic and insuring there is safety in the parts of the world.
16.Who is the newest U.N. member, and what noteworthy nations are not members of the U.N.?
Why has U.N. membership grown?
The newest member of the U.N is South Sudan. The noteworthy nations that are not
members are Taiwan and Kosovo. Membership has grown because more and more nations
want to become peaceful with one another.
17.How is the U.N. funded?
The U.S pays about 22 to 25% of the total budget to the U.N. Also, all the other member
states pay contribution.
18.Identify and six organizational bodies of the U.N. Complete the chart with information about
their purpose as well as details you find interesting or important.
Organizational
Bodies
General Assembly
Purpose
Interesting & Important Facts
Makes important decisions and is responsible for dialogue between
Security Council
nations.
The essential peacekeepers of the U.N
Economic and
Social Council
International Court
of Justice (World
Court)
Secretariat
Trusteeship
Council
Focuses on the economy of the UN and is one of the six main organs
of the UN.
Primary judicial court of the UN. Began in April 1946 and is the only
one not located in New York.
Carries out the day to day duties of the UN. Administers the policies
laid down by everyone else.
Promote the advancements of the inhabitants of Trust territories.
1. The U.N. also has separate organizations that work to meet its goals. List four different
groups or goals these organizations work to help or promote (NOT the names of the
organizations).
Keep peace between nations, fight terrorism, promote human rights and mediating
international disputes.
2. What is the title of the U.N.s leader, and who currently holds this position? How is this
position used to counterbalance the strength of some U.N. members?
Ban ki-Boon and general secretary. It is used to counterbalance the strength because without
him, some other branches could gain power.
3. What do you feel is the future of the U.N.? Does it have a place in todays world? Why or why
not? What can it do to improve its position? Write a 5-6 sentence paragraph explaining
your views.
I feel that the future of the U.N will be the same as it is doing now. As time goes on, the U.N will
hopefully recruit more and more nations and they can become more peaceful. It does have a
place in todays world and to improve their position they are going to have to strengthen their
power so the military will not have to be the only option left.
How to Improve Peacemaking at the U.N." The New York Times. The New York Times, 07 June
1994. Web. 10 Feb. 2015.
"The General Secretary." General Secretary. N.p., 15 May 1999. Web. 10 Feb. 2015.