Year 10

What is the UK's role in the United Nations?

Year 10

What is the UK's role in the United Nations?

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will explore the workings of the United Nations and the role that the UK takes within this organisation. We will also explore a case study from Mali to find out more about how the UK and the United Nations work in different countries around the world.

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5 Questions

Q1.
How many members are there in the UN?
164
Correct answer: 193
27
47
Q2.
How many organs does the United Nations have?
4
5
Correct answer: 6
7
Q3.
Which organ allows all UN members to come together to discuss, scrutinise and vote on UN work?
Correct answer: The General Assembly
The Security Council
Q4.
What is the name given to the 5 members of the UN Security Council who hold veto power?
Non-Permanent Members
Correct answer: Permanent (P5) Members
Secretariats
UN Presidents
Q5.
Which of the following is NOT a role of the UK within the United Nations?
Contributing towards the UN budget
Having a permanent seat on the Security Council
Correct answer: Holding the role of Secretary General permanently
Supporting missions with Peacekeeping troops