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United Nations

Definition

The United Nations (UN) is an international organization founded in 1945 aimed at promoting peace, security, cooperation among nations, and upholding human rights.

Related terms

General Assembly: One of six main parts of UN where all member nations have equal representation.

Security Council: Part of UN responsible for maintaining international peace & security; has five permanent members with veto power - U.S., Russia, China, UK & France.

Human Rights Council: An inter-governmental body within UN system made up of 47 States responsible for promotion & protection of all human rights around globe.

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Subjects (7)

AP Comparative Government
AP European History
AP Human Geography
AP US Government
AP US History
Intro to Business
Intro to Political Science

Study guides (2)

AP World History: Modern - 8.3 Effects of the Cold War
AP World History: Modern - 8.6 Newly Independent States After 1900

Practice Questions (5)

The United Nations was founded at the end of the
What is the main purpose of United Nations?
In what way did World War II influence the formation of the United Nations?
How could the Korean War outcome differ if United Nations did not intervene?
What global trend was evident in the development of institutions such as the United Nations, World Trade Organization, and International Criminal Court during the 20th century?

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