Understanding the United Nations

What is the primary function of the United Nations General Assembly?

• To enforce local laws

• To provide a forum for member states to discuss global issues

• To dissuade nations from committing war crimes

• To manage international trade agreements

Which of the following is a key component of the United Nations Security Council?

• It has 15 members, including 5 permanent members with veto power

• The rotating member states rotate every six years

• It oversees the International Court of Justice

• It manages the UN's financial resources

Explain how the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) contributes to the United Nations' mission.

• It provides a platform for discussing international economic and social issues

• It enforces international security measures

• It manages the UN's peacekeeping operations

• It oversees the International Criminal Court

Where is the The International Criminal Court located?

• New York City

• London

• The Hague

• Shanghai

Where is the UN General Assembly located?

• New York City

• London

• The Hague

• Shanghai

Which best matches the role of a lobbyist?

• Generally refers to seeking to influence government action through written or oral communication.

• A person who is the head of the Department of Government Efficiency

• Encompasses both politics and economics. It favors private enterprise and seeks to transfer the control of economic factors from the government to the private sector.

• Both A and C

What is a goal of the Paris Climate Agreement?

• To impose tariffs on international trade

• To have member countries mitigate their carbon footprint.

• Developed countries should provide financial resources to help developing countries with fighting climate change

• To force K-12 students within member countries to watch "An Inconvenient Sequel"

Which of the following is a characteristic of a free trade agreement?

• It imposes high tariffs on imported goods

• It eliminates trade barriers between member countries

• It restricts the movement of labor across borders

• It increases government subsidies for local industries

When does the UN General Assembly meet?

• From January to April

• From May to August

• From March to June

• From September to December

What is a tariff?

• A tax imposed on imported goods and services

• A subsidy given to local industries

• A quota on the number of goods that can be imported

• A ban on the export of certain goods