United Nations

Question 0

Security Council

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Smaller body of the UN- deals with immediate threats to world peace; has five permanent members: United States, Russia, Great Britain, France, and China (ten others are elected to two-year terms)

Question 1

General Assembly

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Main forum of the US’s 192 member nations. Every member has a voice there.

Question 2

International Court

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Settles legal disputes between nations

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Economic and Social Council

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Goal is to promote economic growth

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United Nations Children’s Fund

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Works to improve children’s lives

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United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

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Promote science, education and culture

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North Atlantic Treaty Organization

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Includes 28 in North America and Europe; goals are to keep peace and defend members in war; may send armed forces to crisis areas; works with other nations to prevent conflict.