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Are UN or Out? Trivia Quiz

Think you know your facts when it comes to the United Nations? Here's a chance to prove yourself. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by sestovall. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
sestovall

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
261,309

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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2184

Last 3 plays: Guest 149 (7/10), Guest 213 (9/10), Guest 98 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following is not a permanent member of the Security Council? Hint

China

Russian Federation

Germany

France

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many members comprise the Security Council, not including the five permanent members? Hint

100

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Question 3 of 10

3. Three of the main bodies of the UN are the General Assembly, Security Council, and the Economic and Social Council.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. What does it mean to "table" a bill in the United Nations? Hint

To place a bill to the side to come back to later.

To start the voting on the bill.

To remove a bill from all consideration.

The term does not exist.

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Question 5 of 10

5. It does not matter if one of the permanent members of the Security Council vetos or votes against a bill, as long as the other members vote in the affirmative, the bill will pass.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which US President gave the United Nations its name? Hint

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Jimmy Carter

Theodore Roosevelt

No US president coined the name. It was a brainstorm of several nations.

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Question 7 of 10

7. What date is United Nations Day? Hint

November 24th

There is no such thing.

July 24th

October 24th

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Question 8 of 10

8. In which city would you find the headquarters building of the United Nations? Hint

New York, NY

Chicago, IL

Washington D.C.

Paris, France

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Question 9 of 10

9. In order to become a member state of the UN, a state must be recommended by which body? Hint

Security Council

Economic and Social Council

General Assembly

No body needs to recommend a state, it automatical can gain membership by filing a form.

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Question 10 of 10

10. Ok, now that you have a recommendation for membership from the Security Council, another council now has to review the application for membership. which council is this?

Answer: (2 words, do not start with "the")

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following is not a permanent member of the Security Council?

Answer: Germany

The five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council are the U.S., China, Russian Federation, France, and the United Kingdom.

2. How many members comprise the Security Council, not including the five permanent members?

Answer: 10

The Security Council consists of fifteen members total, the five permanent members and ten rotating members. The non-permanent for 2007 are Belgium, Italy, Qatar, Congo, Panama, Slovakia, Ghana, Peru, South Africa, and Indonesia.

3. Three of the main bodies of the UN are the General Assembly, Security Council, and the Economic and Social Council.

Answer: True

Other main bodies include Trusteeship Council and the International Court of Justice.

4. What does it mean to "table" a bill in the United Nations?

Answer: To place a bill to the side to come back to later.

When in assembly, bills come forward on the councils docket. A member can move to "table" a bill, which places it to the side. If the majority votes in agreement of tabling a bill, the assembly moves on to the next bill on the docket. The tabled bill may be brought back up for voting at a later time.

5. It does not matter if one of the permanent members of the Security Council vetos or votes against a bill, as long as the other members vote in the affirmative, the bill will pass.

Answer: False

One of the benifits of being a permanent member of the SC is the right to veto any bill. This forces the Council to attempt cooperation and organization within.

6. Which US President gave the United Nations its name?

Answer: Franklin D. Roosevelt

FDR coined the name United Nations in 1942, previously the League of Nations was the first attempt after WWII to unite countries to try and prevent another War. It was not until 1945 however, the United Nations offically became a recognized body.

7. What date is United Nations Day?

Answer: October 24th

The United Nation's official recognition came on October 24th 1945. Thus reserving this date in our history books and calendars.

8. In which city would you find the headquarters building of the United Nations?

Answer: New York, NY

The Big Apple hosts the UN headquarters building.

9. In order to become a member state of the UN, a state must be recommended by which body?

Answer: Security Council

The Security Council recommends a state for membership if it ""Membership in the United Nations is open to all other peace-loving states which accept the obligations contained in the present Charter and, in the judgment of the Organization, are able and willing to carry out these obligations." According to Article 4, Chapter 2 of the UN Charter.

10. Ok, now that you have a recommendation for membership from the Security Council, another council now has to review the application for membership. which council is this?

Answer: General Assembly

The last step is the reviewing of a states application for membership by the GA. If the GA approves the application, the state is ready to start the membership process.

Source: Author sestovall

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