Henrico County Public Schools

QUESTIONNAIRE ON THE UNITED NATIONS

1. According to the Preamble to the United Nations Charter, what are the most important goals of the United Nations.

1. How do these goals reflect the circumstances under which it was founded?

1. How many states belong to the United Nations?

1. Which are the most important organs of the United Nations?

1.  What is the most essential difference between negotiations among UN delegates and negotiations in ordinary national politics in terms of the skills and approach to be used?

1. How binding are resolutions passed in the United Nations?

1. What do you feel has been the most important achievement of the UN since its creation?

1. What is the greatest weakness of the UN?

1. In your opinion, what aspect of the UN is most in need of reform?

1.  Comment on the statement, “The UN is constantly and inevitably performing a delicate balancing act.”