United Nations Quiz

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

• To conduct military operations

• To discuss issues and make recommendations

• To enforce international laws

• To manage global trade

How many principal organs does the United Nations have?

• Four

• Five

• Six

• Seven

Which organ of the United Nations is responsible for maintaining international peace and security?

• International Court of Justice

• General Assembly

• Economic and Social Council

• Security Council

Which country replaced the Republic of China (Taiwan) as a permanent member of the Security Council in 1971?

• India

• Japan

• People's Republic of China

• Germany

What is required for the General Assembly to make decisions on important questions?

• A simple majority vote

• A two-thirds majority vote

• Unanimous consent

• Approval from the Security Council

Which of the following is NOT a main committee of the General Assembly?

• Legal

• Disarmament and International Security

• Economic and Financial

• Cultural and Educational

What is the term length for nonpermanent members of the Security Council?

• One year

• Four years

• Two years

• Three years

Which of the following is a function of the United Nations General Assembly?

• Conducting military operations

• Admitting new members

• Managing international trade

• Issuing binding resolutions

What is the role of the Security Council when there is a complaint of a threat to peace?

• To immediately deploy military forces

• To explore peaceful resolution possibilities

• To ignore the complaint

• To refer the matter to the General Assembly

Which organ of the United Nations is responsible for electing judges to the International Court of Justice?

• Trusteeship Council

• Economic and Social Council

• General Assembly

• Security Council