World Cultures
Name: Brian
Krepto________________________
Unit Introduction to Globalization
Block: 2_______
The United Nations
Research sites on the internet to complete this assignment to gain background
knowledge on the United Nations.
1. Explain the meaning of the U.N. emblem. It is a symbol of peace and represents all of the
countries of the world.
2. How many countries are members of the U.N. today? 193. ______________
3. How might you describe the U.N. General Assembly? What happens when it convenes? Peace and security, admission of new members and budgetary matters, require a two-thirds
majority.
4. Does the General Assemblys vote matter? Why or why not? No, because they do not have
final say unless they overrun the case.
5. What is unique about the U.N.s headquarters?They have come up with the idea and thought
that climate change is possible.
6. What are the main goals of the U.N.? Reduce poverty, and slow down if not stop the spread
of HIV.
7. Identify at least two challenges that exist in following the U.N. principles. Peacekeeping
between nations, and making sure there is enough energy for people to enjoy life and
prosper.
8. What was the League of Nations, and how does it relate to the U.N.? It is an international
organization, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, created after the First World War to
provide a forum for resolving international disputes. They both work to make peace
throughout the world.
9. In what ways was the League of Nations an example of early globalization? Identify at least
two. It formed a civil court and an efficient council
10.Why did the League of Nations fail? Identify at least two reasons. The strongest nation
(America) never joined and France and Britain could not hold peace on their own.
11.In what year was the U.N. created? ____1945_____ What was happening at that time?
_WW2__________________________
12.How many countries originally joined the U.N.? _________26__________
13.Why might the League of Nations be considered the forerunner of the United Nations? - The
league of Nations main objective was to prevent another world war and obviously they failed
when WW2 began.
14.What is the U.N.s Security Council, and what countries are involved in it?
Six principal organs of the United Nations and is charged with the maintenance of
international peace and security.
15.Why might the structure and operation of the Security Council be problematic? In other
words, what principle does it appear to violate? Identify two issues. Actions can be
preformed against a countries will. All that a country can do is watch for there is no allowance
for appeals.
16.Who is the newest U.N. member, and what noteworthy nations are not members of the U.N.?
Why has U.N. membership grown? - South Sudan, The membership over the past few years
has grown vastly due to the constant want to world peace.
17.How is the U.N. funded?
The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945 after the Second World
War by 51 countries committed to maintaining international peace and security, developing
friendly relations among nations and promoting social progress, better living standards and
human rights.
18.Identify and six organizational bodies of the U.N. Complete the chart with information about
their purpose as well as details you find interesting or important.
Organizational
Bodies
General Assembly
Purpose
Interesting & Important Facts
A unique forum for multilateral discussion of international issues
Security Council
including peace and security Contains 193 members.
To maintain international peace and security in accordance with the
principles and purposes of the United Nations Contains 15
Economic and
Social Council
International Court
of Justice (World
Court)
Secretariat
Trusteeship
Council
members.
Deals with economic, social, cultural and health matters as well as
human rights and fundamental freedoms Established in 1946.
The principal judicial organ of the UN. Established in 1945.
Works ion advancing the work within the United Nations. Incorporated with assisting in world peace
Ensure that trust territories were administered in the best interests
of their inhabitants and of international peace and security. - The
president of it is a Frenchman.
1. The U.N. also has separate organizations that work to meet its goals. List four different
groups or goals these organizations work to help or promote (NOT the names of the
organizations). - Many different groups that help out the UN are the African Union
Commission, the African Development Bank Group, the European Commission, the International Monetary Fund, the Islamic Development Bank Group, the Organisation for Economic
Co-operation and Development, and the World Bank Group.
2. What is the title of the U.N.s leader, and who currently holds this position?How is this position
used to counterbalance the strength of some U.N. members? - Secretary General. The main
goal is to take steps publicly and in private, drawing upon his independence, impartiality and
integrity, to prevent international disputes from arising, escalating or spreading.
3. What do you feel is the future of the U.N.? Does it have a place in todays world? Why or why
not? What can it do to improve its position? Write a 5-6 sentence paragraph explaining
your views. - I feel that the UN has a bright future for our nation moving forward. I think that if
all countries in the Un can work well together it can really help solve fighting in the world. Not
all countries are going to be in the UN and that is the only problem. All countries that are
willing to be in UN have to work well together and the world can become a better place. If the
UN can reach out to more countries that would really help the cause.
