The United Nations: A Comprehensive Guide for International Relations Students

Question 1

The Security Council is primarily responsible for:

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Maintaining international peace and security

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Promoting human rights

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Providing economic assistance

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Mediating conflicts

Question 2

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the UN in:

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1948

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1958

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1968

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1978

Question 3

Which of the following is a strength of the UN?

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Legitimacy and universal membership

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Financial resources

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Military force

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Rapid decision-making

Question 4

The primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security belongs to which UN organ?

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Security Council

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General Assembly

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Economic and Social Council

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International Court of Justice

Question 5

Which of the following is a key function of the UN General Assembly?

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Adopting the UN budget

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Authorizing peacekeeping missions

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Resolving international disputes

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Interpreting international law

Question 6

Which of the following is an ongoing UN peacekeeping operation?

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UNIFIL

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NATO

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EUFOR

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ASEAN

Question 7

What is the International Court of Justice's role within the UN system?

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Resolving disputes between member states

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Monitoring human rights violations

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Authorizing peacekeeping missions

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Adopting international treaties

Question 8

In what year was the United Nations established?

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1945

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1942

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1948

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1951

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a primary responsibility of the United Nations Security Council?

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Providing humanitarian aid to countries in need

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Maintaining international peace and security

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Investigating threats to peace and taking appropriate action

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Imposing economic sanctions on countries that pose a threat to international peace

Question 10

Which UN body is primarily tasked with resolving conflicts?

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Security Council

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General Assembly

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International Court of Justice

Question 11

In what ways does climate change present unique challenges to the UN's peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts?

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Disruption of communication and supply chains, increased demand for resources, and exacerbation of conflict.

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Improved living conditions, increased food production, and reduced risk of disease.

Question 12

Who is the highest-ranking UN official?

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Secretary-General

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President of the General Assembly

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President of the Security Council

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High Commissioner for Human Rights

Question 13

What is a key strength of the UN system that makes it effective in addressing global issues that require collective action?

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Its universal membership, representing nearly every country in the world

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Its ability to operate independently without interference from member states

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Its robust enforcement mechanisms that guarantee adherence to its resolutions

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of the UN Charter?

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Non-interference in the internal affairs of states

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Sovereign equality of all member states

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Peaceful resolution of conflicts

Question 15

Which of the following is **NOT** a principal organ of the United Nations?

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International Criminal Court

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General Assembly

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Security Council

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Economic and Social Council

Question 16

The primary responsibility of the Security Council is to:

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Maintain international peace and security

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Protect human rights

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Promote economic development

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Provide humanitarian assistance

Question 17

Which UN agency is tasked with coordinating global development efforts?

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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

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United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

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World Health Organization (WHO)

Question 18

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of the UN Charter?

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Sovereign equality of all member states

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Intervention in domestic affairs of member states

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Unrestricted use of military force

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Dominance of the Security Council by permanent members

Question 19

The United Nations was established primarily as a response to:

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World War II

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World War I

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The Cold War

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The Vietnam War

Question 20

Which of the following is **NOT** a permanent member of the Security Council?

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Germany

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United Kingdom

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Russia

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United States

Question 21

The International Court of Justice is the UN's:

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Principal judicial organ

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Highest administrative body

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Main development agency

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Primary peacekeeping force

Question 22

Which UN agency is known for providing food assistance to people in need?

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World Food Programme (WFP)

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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

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United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

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United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)