Model UN - Basic United Nations Information

How many countries are members of the United Nations?

• 51

• 173

• 200

• 193

What is one of the four main purposes of the United Nations?

• to make laws for the world

• maintain international peace

• decide government positions in member countries

Which of these is not a main organ of the United Nations?

• The General Assembly

• The Secretariat

• The Childrens Fund

• The Economic and Social Council

When was the United Nations established?

• 1932

• 1965

• 1945

• 1912

True or False: The United Nations is able to make laws.

• True

• False

How many member states are represented in the General Assembly?

• all are represented

• half are represented

• 2/3 are represented

• 51 are represented

Why does the General Assembly meet?

• To discuss problems facing rich countries

• To consider threats to international peace

• Decide disputes between countries

• To consider the Worlds Pressing Issues

When does the General Assembly hold their regular session?

• December to March

• September to December

• January to April

• June to September

What is the first step the UN Security Council takes when there is a threat to peace?

• search for ways to settle it peacefully

• secure a ceasefire

• make a truce between conflicting nations

• use necessary means to end the threat

How many votes does the Security Council need in order to pass a decision?

• 15

• 9

• 8

• 5