United Nations General Assembly

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the principal organ status?One of the six principal organs of the United Nations
2. What is the governing document?Chapter IV of the United Nations Charter
3. How many countries can vote in the UNGA?All 193 member states can vote, and each country gets one vote, no matter how big or small.
4. When does the UNGA meet each year?The UNGA meets once a year in New York City, usually from September until January.

Multilateralism: The principle of cooperation among three or more states for common action.
Veto Power: The power held by the five permanent members of the Security Council to block any substantive resolution.
Subsidiary Organs: Bodies established by the General Assembly to assist in its broad mandate and functions.
Non-binding Resolutions: Decisions or recommendations made by the General Assembly that do not carry legal force for member states, except for budgetary matters.