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# United Nations — AP Comp Gov Definition & Exam Guide

## Definition

The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945 with the goal of promoting peace, security, development, and human rights worldwide through collective action by its member states.

## Related Study Guides

- [Unit 5 Overview: Political and Economic Changes and Development ](/ap-comp-gov/unit-5/review/study-guide/duWeQ0C7lD6cJdKyRMP5)

## Review

### Related Terms

- General Assembly: The main deliberative body of the United Nations, where all member states have equal representation and discuss global issues.
- Security Council: A UN body responsible for maintaining international peace and security, composed of five permanent members with veto power and ten rotating non-permanent members.
- International Court of Justice (ICJ): The principal judicial organ of the United Nations, which settles legal disputes between countries based on international law.