UN, Tribunals and Courts

What is one of the main purposes of the United Nations as mentioned in its Charter?

• Economic dominance

• Military expansion

• Peace and security

• Cultural assimilation

What does the preamble suggest should not be used, save in the common interest?

• Economic resources

• Diplomatic negotiations

• Armed force

• Cultural exchanges

How many members does the United Nations Security Council have?

• 10

• 15

• 20

• 25

Which of the following countries is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council?

• Japan

• Algeria

• China

• Ecuador

For how long are the non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council elected?

• One year

• Two years

• Three years

• Four years

How many judges are there in the International Court of Justice?

• 10

• 12

• 15

• 20

Who elects the judges of the International Court of Justice?

• The General Assembly and the Security Council

• The President of the United Nations

• The International Criminal Court

• The United Nations Secretariat

How do special tribunals differ from the International Criminal Court (ICC)?

• They have broader jurisdictions

• They are permanent

• They have limited jurisdictions and are not permanent

• They threaten the prosecution of powerful leaders

Which of the following is an example of a war crime tribunal?

• The International Court of Justice

• The International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia

• The European Court of Human Rights

• The United Nations Security Council

What is the principal organ of the United Nations that deals only in disputes between states?

• International Monetary Fund (IMF)

• World Health Organization (WHO)

• International Court of Justice (ICJ)

• United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)