United Nations

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What organization was created following WWI that's purpose was to help prevent future wars? This organization failed to meet that goal and later disbanded.

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League of Nations

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What event helped bring about the founding of the United Nations? Options: The end of World War 1, The end of World War II, The fall of the Berlin Wall, The September 11 attacks

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The end of World War II

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Where is the headquarters of the United Nations?

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New York City, United States

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Starting with 51 Member States, the UN is currently made up of ____ Member States?

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193

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Which image shows the emblem (symbol) of the United Nations?

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What is the mission of the United Nations?

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To maintain worldwide peace and security, develop relations among nations to solve problems, provide a place for countries to meet and discuss policy.

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What is the purpose of the Security Council?

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The maintenance of International peace and security

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Which Organ of the United Nations is important because it is where ALL member nations come together and pass resolutions or policy for the world?

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The General Assembly

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In the last decades international human rights law have _____

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Grown

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What makes it difficult to enforce universal human right or to punish people who break these rights?

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The UN can only monitor and investigate violations, they cannot force states to change their policies