The United Nations (UN) (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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Which organization preceded the UN and failed to prevent WWII?
Which organization preceded the UN and failed to prevent WWII?
League of Nations
What was a key weakness of the League of Nations?
What was a key weakness of the League of Nations?
Lack of enforcement power
When was the Yalta Conference where Allied powers agreed on a new international organisation?
When was the Yalta Conference where Allied powers agreed on a new international organisation?
February 1945
On what date was the UN Charter signed?
On what date was the UN Charter signed?
June 26, 1945
In which city was the UN Charter signed?
In which city was the UN Charter signed?
San Francisco
When did the UN Charter officially come into force?
When did the UN Charter officially come into force?
October 24, 1945
How many founding members did the UN have in total?
How many founding members did the UN have in total?
51 members
Which human experience did the Charter aim to prevent by emphasising human rights?
Which human experience did the Charter aim to prevent by emphasising human rights?
Atrocities like those in WWII
Which areas does the Charter commit the UN to address for social progress?
Which areas does the Charter commit the UN to address for social progress?
Education, health & labour standards
How many main organs comprise the UN structure?
How many main organs comprise the UN structure?
Six main organs
How many member states are represented in the General Assembly?
How many member states are represented in the General Assembly?
193 member states
What authority does the Security Council possess?
What authority does the Security Council possess?
Impose sanctions & authorize force