United Nations Quiz

What is a formalised agreement between two or more nations about a particular area of mutual interest often called?

• Convention

• Covenant

• Treaty

• Protocol

Which term describes countries recognised as having legal standing under international law with a defined territory, one government, and a permanent population?

• States

• Nations

• Territories

• Provinces

What is a formal agreement entered into by more than two nation-states called?

• Bilateral treaty

• Multilateral treaty

• Covenant

• Charter

Which body of the United Nations is responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security?

• General Assembly

• Security Council

• International Court of Justice

• Economic and Social Council

Where is the International Court of Justice (ICJ) based?

• New York

• Geneva

• The Hague

• Vienna

What is the principal body responsible for economic, social, and environmental issues in the United Nations?

• General Assembly

• Security Council

• International Court of Justice

• Economic and Social Council

What is the UN General Assembly similar to in terms of its function within the United Nations?

• A court

• A parliament

• A council

• A committee

Match the following

• covenant

• similar to a convention in effect and use; often used synonymously with treaty, convention, charter, protocol and/or statute

• States

• a formal agreement entered into by more than two nation-states

• convention

• a formalised agreement between two or more nations about a particular area of mutual interest (such as trade, prisoner exchanges or human rights); often used synonymously with convention, covenant, charter, protocol and/or statute

• treaty

• countries recognised as having legal standing under international law as they have a defined territory, one government and a permanent population coupled with the ability to enter into relationships recognised by law with other states

• multilateral treaty

• similar to a treaty but more often on specific matters or issues, and sometimes of a less formal nature; often used synonymously with treaty, covenant, charter, protocol and/or statute