Civics vocab 4/4 Flashcards

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What part deals with immediate threats to world peace; 5 permanent members; 10 other selected for 2 year terms

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Security council

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What is the main forum for UN’s; 192 member nations; every member has a voice

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General assembly

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What is the court called that settles legal disputes between nations

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International court

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What council’s goal is to promote economic growth

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Economic and social council

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What fund works to improve childrens’ lives

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United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

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What organization promotes science, education, and culture

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United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

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Goals are to keep peace and defend members; works with other nations to prevent conflict

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North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

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Promotes free trade; 150 member nations; encourages member nations to get rid or trade barriers

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World Trade Organization (WTO)

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Improves health for all people; prevents disease; helps countries meet health standards; ended smallpox; teaches about HIV virus

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World Health Organization (WHO)

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Volunteer group run by U.S. gov.; volunteers in 77 countries; helps Americans & other world citizens understand each other

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Peace corps

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Based in Switzerland; unites Red Cross & Red Crescent groups around world; provides aid to victims of war or natural disasters; nutral in war

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International Committee of the Red Cross

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