World Cultures

Name:__Jake_________________
Unit Introduction to Globalization
Block:_______
The United Nations
Research sites on the internet to complete this assignment to gain background
knowledge on the United Nations.

1. Explain the meaning of the U.N. emblem.

Olive branches symbolize peace. The world map depicts the area of concern to the United
Nations in achieving its main purpose, peace and security.
2. How many countries are members of the U.N. today? ______________
There are 193 United Nations member states, and each of them is a member of the United
Nations General Assembly.
3. How might you describe the U.N. General Assembly? What happens when it convenes?
The 69th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 69) will convene at UN Headquarters on
Tuesday, 16 September 2014. The General Debate will open on Wednesday, 24 September 2014.
The debate's opening was postponed from Tuesday, 23 September 2014, to accommodate the
Climate Summit (resolution A/RES/57/301 and decision 68/512).read more:
http://sd.iisd.org/events/69th-session-of-the-un-general-assembly-unga-69/
4. Does the General Assemblys vote matter? Why or why not?
Yes because of it is not vetoed by the 5 special nations then it goes in to law.
5. What is unique about the U.N.s headquarters?
Although it is situated in New York City, the land occupied by the United Nations Headquarters
and the spaces of buildings that it rents are under the sole administration of the United
Nations. They are technically extraterritorial through a treaty agreement with the U.S.
government. However, in exchange for local police, fire protection and other services, the
United Nations agrees to acknowledge most local, state, and federal laws.
6. What are the main goals of the U.N.?
The UN Charter sets out four main purposes: Maintaining worldwide peace and security.
Developing relations among nations. Fostering cooperation between nations in order to solve
economic, social, cultural or humanitarian international problems
7. Identify at least two challenges that exist in following the U.N. principles.
The 2 main issues in the U.N are human rights and also Business.
8. What was the League of Nations, and how does it relate to the U.N.?
The forerunner of the United Nations was the League of Nations and the League of Nations
stopped its actions after it failed to prevent WWII.
9. In what ways was the League of Nations an example of early globalization? Identify at least
two.
Originally it was composed largely of the Allies of World War II, mainly European
countries, Commonwealth countries, and nations of the Americas. It was conceived as
an organization of "peace-loving" nations, who were combining to prevent future
aggression and for other humanitarian purposes.

10.Why did the League of Nations fail? Identify at least two reasons.
The first crisis the League had to face was in north Italy In 1919, Italian nationalists, angered
that the "Big Three" had, in their opinion, broken promises to Italy at the Treaty of Versailles,
captured the small port of Fiume.
Also they lead to the outbreak of wwii
11.In what year was the U.N. created? __1945_______ What was happening at that time?
___________end of wwii________________
12.How many countries originally joined the U.N.? ___51________________
13.Why might the League of Nations be considered the forerunner of the United Nations?
The league of nations was basically the united nations and called something different but
they both had the same basic ideas and plans.
14.What is the U.N.s Security Council, and what countries are involved in it?
15.Why might the structure and operation of the Security Council be problematic? In other
words, what principle does it appear to violate? Identify two issues.
If one person vetos it it will not get passed
16.Who is the newest U.N. member, and what noteworthy nations are not members of the U.N.?
Why has U.N. membership grown?
Newest member is south Sudan.
Kosovo Taiwan and the Vatican City are not part of the U.N.
17.How is the U.N. funded?
The UN is financed from assessed and voluntary contributions from member states. The
General Assembly approves the regular budget and determines the assessment for each
member. This is broadly based on the relative capacity of each country to pay, as measured
by its gross national income, with adjustments for external debt and low per capita income.
The two-year budget for 201213 was $5.512 billion in total.
18.Identify and six organizational bodies of the U.N. Complete the chart with information about
their purpose as well as details you find interesting or important.
Organizational
Bodies
General Assembly

Purpose
Interesting & Important Facts

Security Council
Economic and
Social Council
International Court
of Justice (World
Court)
Secretariat
Trusteeship
Council

1. The U.N. also has separate organizations that work to meet its goals. List four different
groups or goals these organizations work to help or promote (NOT the names of the
organizations).

2. What is the title of the U.N.s leader, and who currently holds this position? How is this
position used to counterbalance the strength of some U.N. members?
3. What do you feel is the future of the U.N.? Does it have a place in todays world? Why or why
not? What can it do to improve its position? Write a 5-6 sentence paragraph explaining
your views.