Life In Modern Britain - UK’s Role In Key International Organisations Flashcards
What % of the UK’s GDP was spent on defence in 2020?
2.85%
The UN has how may members on the security council?
15 with 5 of them able to veto.
What is the document the UN adopted to identify rights of people?
(UDHR) Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
What is the UN’s main aim?
To maintain peace.
Where does the UN obtain its forces & resources from?
Member states volunteering.
What does NATO stand for?
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation.
What does NATO do?
Provide collective defence - if 1 member country is attacked the other members come to its defence.
What does NATO set as a target for a country to spend their defence on?
2% of their GDP.
What does the EU encourage between its member countries?
Trade & free movement of people.
Proposals for new laws are drafted by what part of the EU?
European Commission.
What happens at Council of EU meetings?
Member state governments consider proposed laws.
Who is consulted about the proposed laws?
European Council.
What is the Council of Europe?
Human rights organisation in Europe.
What do CofE member countries abide to?
European convention on human rights.
What is the function of the European Court of Human Rights?
Oversee implementation of the convention.
Who makes up the judges in the European Court of Human Rights?
Judges from member countries.
What must countries do to join the Commonwealth?
Sign the charter.
What does the charter entail?
Values that unite the Commonwealth: democracy, rule of law & human rights.
What is the Commonwealth & who is the head?
It’s a voluntary organisation
Queen Elizabeth 2nd
What is the only global organisation to deal with trading rules between nations?
The World Trade Organisation (WTO).
What does the WTO claim to do?
Cut living costs & raise living standards Settle trade disputes & reduce trade tensions between nations Encourage economic growth & employment Cut the cost of doing business Encourage good governance Help countries develop Give the weak a stronger voice Help support health & environment Contribute to peace & stability
What did the UK agree to do after joining the EU?
Pool & share elements of sovereignty over some policy areas.
When the EU lays down rules, can member countries undermine/change them?
No.
In June 2016, what was the outcome of the Brexit referendum?
51.9% voted to leave
There was a 72% voter turnout.
