How is the United Nations governed? - The Global Challenges Foundation

The United Nations is the current hub of global governance. How much do you actually know about the world organisation?

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When was the United Nations established?

1945

1939

1946

1950

Which 45 countries were represented at the conference when the UN Charter was formulated and adopted?

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The 45 allied countries that had declared war on Germany and Japan during World War II

45 countries from both the winning and the losing side of World War II

The 45 richest industrialized countries after World War II

The 45 democratic states in the world after World War II

What is the main purpose of the United Nations according to Article I of the UN Charter?

To “develop and institute a world government”

To “maintain international peace and security”

To “promote economic cooperation and prosperity”

To “combat climate change and environmental degradation”

How many of the world's 195 sovereign nations are members of the United Nations?

193 out of 195

185 out of 195

179 out of 195

194 out of 195

What does the UN flag look like?

António Guterres is the Secretary-General of the United Nations. What role does he play as the Secretary-General?

He is responsible for the daily operations of the UN's Secretariat

He decides the UN's budget

He can decide on forming a UN Peacekeeper operation

All of the above

What weakness does the United Nations have in common with the earlier League of Nations?

Only a small part of the world's population is represented

Some of the world's superpowers are not members

Lack of enforcement capability

Poor countries have no vote in the General Assembly