United Nations

Question 1

When was the UN founded and what did it replace?

Answer 1

1945 to replace the League of Nations

Question 2

What does the UN aim to do?

Answer 2

Encourage cooperation between state governments
Designed to make the enforcement of international law, security, economic development, social progress and human rights easier for countries

Question 3

What are the five benefits of the UN?

Answer 3

1. Has 193 members which shows its global governance
2. UN promotes peace and tries to resolve conflicts
3. Implements human rights across the world successfully
4. Protects the environment by creating treaties such as the Kyoto Protocol in 1997
5. Works to reduce poverty through MDGs

Question 4

What are the four negatives of the UN?

Answer 4

1. Ineffective if countries choose to opt for violence instead of diplomacy
2. It cannot act if its actions are vetoed by countries
3. It has failed to prevent genocides like those in Rwanda and Myanmar
4. The UN has no binding power so countries can ignore what it says