U9 L2 United Nations And The Marshall Plan Flashcards
What was one organization that provided hope early in the Cold War?
United Nations
When was the UN formed?
1945
The Soviets and Americans used the veto power to do what?
prevent interference in their interests
Did the UN have enforcement power to back its decisions?
no
The US and Soviet Union had the veto power over any resolution under which organization’s consideration?
Security Council
Where did the UN set up its headquarters?
US at NYC
What are the 5 main organizational structures of the UN?
- General Assembly
- Security Council
- Secretariat
- International Court of Justice
- Economic and Social Council
Who are the members of the General Assembly? What are their responsibilities?
- all member nations
- makes decisions by majority vote (each has one vote)
- elects members for other UN bodies
In the General Assembly, 2/3 majority member nations are required to pass what?
resolutions on important issues
Who are the members of the Security Council? What are their responsibilities?
- 15 member nations
- 5 permanent- Fra, Brit, US, China, Russ
- 10 other elected by GA for 2 year terms
- decisions made by majority vote
- 5 perm have veto power
- investigate and make rec on matter threaten peace
Who are the members of the Secretariat? What are their responsibilities?
- Secretary General and their staff
- SG appointed by GA on rec of SC
- 5 year term
- day to day operations of UN
Who are the members of the International Court of Justice?
- 15 judges, 9 year terms
- judicial branch of UN
- advisory opinions to UN branches
Where does the International Court of Justice sit?
The Hague, Netherlands
Who are the members of the Economic and Social Council? What are their responsibilities?
- 54 member nations elected by GA, 3 year terms
- implementing UN projects to improve (edu, med, rights)
- decisions by majority vote
How often does the economic and Social Council meet?
semi-annually
