The United Nations

What is the role of an Ambassador?

• A high ranking diplomat who represents their country in other nations.

• A group of countries in the UN responsible for keeping global peace.

• A meeting where representatives from UN member countries discuss.

What does a charter refer to in international relations?

• A statement that shows a position or suggests an action on a specific issue.

• A written agreement that explains the rules and responsibilities of a group or organization.

• The basic rights and freedoms that all people should have.

What does 'consensus' mean in the context of international policy?

• When most member countries agree on a policy suggestion.

• When a country officially agrees to a treaty or agreement.

• A high ranking diplomat who represents their country in other nations.

What is the purpose of Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)?

• Groups not connected to any government that work on global issues.

• A group of countries in the UN responsible for keeping global peace.

• The idea that a country's government has the final say on its policies and safety.

What does it mean to 'ratify' a treaty or agreement?

• To discuss and decide on important global issues in a meeting.

• When a country officially agrees to a treaty or agreement.

• When a decision is made, it's expected to be followed.

What is the function of the Security Council in the UN?

• A high ranking diplomat who represents their country in other nations.

• A group of countries in the UN responsible for keeping global peace by discussing issues and making decisions, sometimes sending peacekeepers.

• A meeting where representatives from UN member countries discuss and decide on important global issues.

What does 'veto' mean in the context of the UN?

• The power of certain nations to say "no" to a resolution, which can make it fail automatically.

• A high ranking diplomat who represents their country in other nations.

• Groups not connected to any government that work on global issues.

What are Intergovernmental organizations?

• A group of governments from around the world that come together to address shared goals, solve problems, and discuss issues (the UN is an example).

• A high ranking diplomat who represents their country in other nations.

• The basic rights and freedoms that all people should have.

What does the term "international law" mean?

• A set of rules that countries follow when dealing w/each other.

• Laws that govern nations within their borders.

• A set of rules that govern domestic situations.

What does "sovereignty" mean in the context of countries?

• The absence of any government within a territory.

• The willingness to yield to the authority of another country.

• The idea that a country's government has the final say on its policies and safety.