1. 7th Grade Miss Smith *pgs. 598-600 (22.3)
The United Nations
7th Grade
Miss Smith
*pgs (22.3)

2. The United Nations (The UN)
Organization that promotes peaceful coexistence and worldwide cooperation
Countries:
Pledge to save future generations from war
Promise to live in peace as good neighbors
Agree to work toward protecting basic human rights

3. Organization of the UN 193 permanent members
Headquarters is in New York City
6 main divisions:
General Assembly
Security Council
International Court of Justice
Economic and Social Council
Trusteeship Council
Secretariat

4. General Assembly
UN body that discusses, debates, and recommends solutions to problems
Each member country gets one vote
Meets annually

5. Security Council UN body that is mainly responsible for peacekeeping
15 members, 5 permanent members (China, France, the UK, Russia, and the US)
10 temporary members serve 2 year terms
Tries to work out a peaceful settlement between fighting countries
Will recommend military force against aggressor countries

6. International Court of Justice
UN law court, also known as the World Court
15 judges from around the world
Serve 9yr terms
Makes decisions on boundary disputes and debt payments
What does the International Court of Justice do? It decides matters such as boundary disputes and debt payments

7. Economic and Social Council
Dedicated to improving the lives of people around the world
Conducts research on:
Health
Human rights
Education
Narcotics
World population

8. Helps non-self-governing colonies Stopped operating in 1994
Trusteeship Council
Helps non-self-governing colonies
Stopped operating in 1994

9. Secretariat Manages the day-to-day activities of the UN
Secretary-General is the head of the Secretariat and chief administrator of the UN
Serves a 5yr term
Which branch of the UN do you think is most important? Why?

10. The UN in the Modern World
The United Nations provides a forum (or place) where the world’s countries can express their views about problems that threaten peace.
What different views do some Americans have of the United Nations? Some believe that it is the worlds best hope for peace. Others believe that it costs the United States too much, may act against American interests, and is not effective enough
Do you think the United Nations will be able to help maintain world peace in the future? Explain.