UN Organizational Structure and Mandate Flashcards

Which principal organ of the United Nations is primarily responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security?

Answer: The Security Council

The Security Council has primary responsibility for international peace and security under the UN Charter, with the authority to authorize enforcement actions.

How many permanent members (P5) does the UN Security Council have?

Answer: 5

The Security Council has five permanent members: the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Russia, and China.

The UN Secretariat is headed by which official?

Answer: The Secretary-General

The Secretary-General is the chief administrative officer of the United Nations and heads the Secretariat, one of the six principal organs.

Which UN principal organ serves as the main deliberative, policymaking, and representative body, where all member states have equal representation?

Answer: The General Assembly

The General Assembly is the main deliberative body of the UN where all 193 member states have one vote and equal representation.

ECOSOC stands for which UN body?

Answer: Economic and Social Council

ECOSOC stands for the Economic and Social Council, which coordinates the economic, social, and related work of 15 UN specialized agencies and functional commissions.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is located in which city?

Answer: The Hague

The International Court of Justice is headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands, at the Peace Palace.

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

Answer: The World Health Organization

The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the UN, not one of the six principal organs established by the UN Charter.