What are the 6 divisions of the United Nations?
1 Answer
The six divisions of the united nations are general assembly, security council, international court, secretariat, economic & social council, and trusteeship.
Explanation:
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General Assembly - Most nations of the world are members, each gets one vote.
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Security Council - Has 15 members. 5 are permanent (US, Russia, China, Brittan, and France). There are 10 other "guest nations". Permanent members can veto decisions.
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International court of justice (World court) - 15 elected judges. Located in the Netherlands.
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Secretariat - Day to day operations of UN go through this office of elected UN leader (Secretary General).
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Economic and Social Council - consists of world monetary fund, world health org., food/ farming org., education science & cultural org.
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Trusteeship - (currently inactive) division for colonies in the world.