United Nations Organizations & Roles Quiz

Who is the chief administrative officer of the U.N. and head of the Secretariat?

• International Court of World Justice

• Secretary General

• General Assembly

• Security Council

Which body makes recommendations/resolutions on many international issues and manages internal UN appointments and budget approval?

• Security Council

• Secretary General

• International Court of World Justice

• General Assembly

What is the main role of the Security Council?

• Make recommendations to the General Assembly

• Settle disputes in accordance with international law

• Coordinate efforts to achieve internationally agreed goals

• Maintain international peace and security

Which body settles disputes in accordance with international law and advises on legal matters?

• Secretary General

• International Court of World Justice

• General Assembly

• Security Council

What is the main role of the Economic & Social Council?

• Coordinate efforts to achieve internationally agreed goals

• Settle disputes in accordance with international law

• Make recommendations to the General Assembly

• Maintain international peace and security

Which body supervises the administration of trust territories as they transitioned from colonies to sovereign nations?

• U.N. Children's Fund (UNICEF)

• Trustee Council

• World Health Organization (WHO)

• Secretariat

What is the main role of the World Health Organization (WHO)?

• Carry out the administrative work of the United Nations

• Create protective environments for children

• Connect nations, partners, and people to promote health

• Maintain or restore peace and security

Which body carries out the administrative work of the United Nations?

• Trustee Council

• World Health Organization (WHO)

• U.N. Children's Fund (UNICEF)

• Secretariat

What is the main role of the U.N. Children's Fund (UNICEF)?

• Carry out the administrative work of the United Nations

• Connect nations, partners, and people to promote health

• Create protective environments for children

• Maintain or restore peace and security

What is the main role of the U.N. Peacekeepers?

• Create protective environments for children

• Connect nations, partners, and people to promote health

• Carry out the administrative work of the United Nations

• Maintain or restore peace and security