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The United Nations General Assembly is one of the seven principal organs of the United Nations, serving as its main deliberative body.
Answer: False
The United Nations General Assembly is one of the *six* principal organs of the United Nations, not seven.
All 193 member states of the United Nations have equal representation and voting power within the General Assembly.
Answer: True
The General Assembly is characterized by equal representation, where all 193 member states have one vote each, as stated in the source.
The Holy See, Palestine, and the European Union are full member states of the General Assembly.
Answer: False
The Holy See, Palestine, and the European Union hold observer status in the General Assembly, not full member state status.
Which of the following is the primary characteristic of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) regarding its member states?
Answer: All member states have equal representation and voting power.
The General Assembly is characterized by equal representation, where all member states have one vote each, as stated in the source.
Which of the following is NOT a primary responsibility of the UN General Assembly as outlined in the UN Charter?
Answer: Unilaterally enforcing international law through military intervention.
The General Assembly's responsibilities include budgetary approval, elections, and receiving reports, but it does not unilaterally enforce international law through military intervention; this is primarily the domain of the Security Council.
Which of the following entities holds observer status in the General Assembly?
Answer: The Holy See, Palestine, and the European Union.
The Holy See, Palestine, and the European Union hold observer status in the General Assembly, allowing them to participate with certain limitations.
The primary phase of the UN General Assembly's annual sessions typically runs from September through part of January.
Answer: True
The main phase of the General Assembly's annual sessions typically extends from September through part of January, as described in the operational procedures.
The final agenda for a General Assembly session is adopted in a plenary meeting, where work is then allocated to various main committees.
Answer: True
The final agenda is adopted in a plenary meeting, after which work is distributed to the main committees, as described in the agenda preparation process.
Regular plenary sessions of the General Assembly always begin on the first Tuesday of September.
Answer: False
Regular plenary sessions normally begin on 'the Tuesday of the third week in September, counting from the first week that contains at least one working day,' not necessarily the first Tuesday.
Resolutions passed by the General Assembly are legally binding on member nations, similar to Security Council resolutions.
Answer: False
Apart from budgetary matters, resolutions passed by the General Assembly are generally not legally binding on member nations, as the Assembly lacks enforcement powers for most issues.
The 'Uniting for Peace' resolution allows the General Assembly to take action on peace and security matters if the Security Council is deadlocked by a permanent member's veto.
Answer: True
The 'Uniting for Peace' resolution grants the General Assembly the authority to recommend collective measures if the Security Council is unable to act due to a permanent member's veto on peace and security issues.
The main part of the General Assembly's regular session runs from January until the next session, focusing on thematic debates.
Answer: False
The main part of the regular session runs from its opening until the Christmas break in December, while the resumed part (from January until the next session) focuses on thematic debates.
Special sessions of the General Assembly can only be convened at the request of the Security Council.
Answer: False
Special sessions can be convened at the request of the Security Council, a majority of member states, or a single member state with majority concurrence, not solely by the Security Council.
Special sessions of the General Assembly typically focus on multiple broad topics and result in various non-binding recommendations.
Answer: False
Special sessions usually concentrate on a single topic and conclude with one or two outcome documents, such as a political declaration or action plan, rather than multiple broad topics and various recommendations.
There have been exactly 25 special sessions in the history of the United Nations.
Answer: False
There have been 32 special sessions in the history of the United Nations, not 25.
Emergency special sessions can be called if the Security Council is deadlocked due to a permanent member's veto on a peace and security issue.
Answer: True
Emergency special sessions are specifically designed to be convened when the Security Council is deadlocked by a permanent member's veto on matters of international peace and security, under the 'Uniting for Peace' resolution.
If an emergency special session is called, the Assembly must convene within 48 hours.
Answer: False
If an emergency special session is called with sufficient support, the Assembly must convene within 24 hours, not 48 hours.
Countries are seated alphabetically in the General Assembly hall based on the French translations of their names.
Answer: False
Countries are seated alphabetically based on the English translations of their names, not French, with the starting country chosen by ballot.
The General Assembly's resolutions are generally considered legally binding on member states, especially those concerning international peace and security.
Answer: False
General Assembly resolutions, apart from budgetary matters, are generally not legally binding on member states, as the Assembly lacks enforcement powers for most issues, including those on peace and security.
How far in advance is the agenda for each session of the General Assembly typically planned?
Answer: Seven months.
The agenda for each session of the General Assembly is planned up to seven months in advance, starting with a preliminary list of items.
According to UN Rules of Procedure, when do regular plenary sessions of the General Assembly normally begin?
Answer: The Tuesday of the third week in September.
Regular plenary sessions of the General Assembly normally begin on 'the Tuesday of the third week in September, counting from the first week that contains at least one working day,' as per the UN Rules of Procedure.
Which of the following General Assembly resolutions are generally considered legally binding on member nations?
Answer: Resolutions approving budgetary matters.
Apart from the approval of budgetary matters, resolutions passed by the General Assembly are generally not legally binding on member nations.
Under the 'Uniting for Peace' resolution, when may the General Assembly take action on matters of international peace and security?
Answer: If the Security Council fails to act due to a permanent member's veto.
The 'Uniting for Peace' resolution enables the General Assembly to act on peace and security matters if the Security Council is deadlocked by a permanent member's veto.
What are the three mechanisms by which special sessions of the UN General Assembly can be convened?
Answer: By the Security Council, a majority of member states, or a single member state with majority concurrence.
Special sessions can be convened at the request of the Security Council, a majority of United Nations member States, or by a single member state, provided that a majority of other members concur.
What is the typical focus and outcome of a special session of the General Assembly?
Answer: A single topic concluding with one or two outcome documents like a political declaration or action plan.
Special sessions typically focus on a single topic and conclude with the adoption of one or two outcome documents, such as a political declaration, an action plan, or a strategy.
How many special sessions have been held in the history of the United Nations?
Answer: 32.
There have been 32 special sessions in the history of the United Nations.
Under what conditions can emergency special sessions of the General Assembly be called?
Answer: If the Security Council is unable to reach a decision on a threat to international peace and security due to a permanent member's veto.
Emergency special sessions are convened if the Security Council is unable to reach a decision on a threat to international peace and security, typically due to a permanent member's veto.
If an emergency special session is called by the Security Council with sufficient support, how quickly must the Assembly convene?
Answer: Within 24 hours.
If an emergency special session is called with sufficient support, the Assembly must convene within 24 hours, with members receiving notification at least twelve hours prior.
How many emergency special sessions have occurred in the history of the United Nations?
Answer: 11.
There have been 11 emergency special sessions in the history of the United Nations.
How is the seating arrangement for countries determined in the General Assembly hall?
Answer: By alphabetical order based on their English names, starting with a country chosen by ballot.
Countries are seated alphabetically in the General Assembly hall based on the English translations of their names, with the starting country selected annually by ballot.
The very first session of the UN General Assembly was held in New York City in 1946.
Answer: False
The first session of the UN General Assembly was held on January 10, 1946, in London, not New York City.
Before moving to its permanent headquarters, the General Assembly held meetings at the 1939 New York World's Fair pavilion in Flushing, New York.
Answer: True
Prior to its permanent headquarters, the General Assembly convened at the former New York City Pavilion of the 1939 New York World's Fair in Flushing, New York.
The United Nations Partition Plan for Palestine was adopted at the General Assembly's permanent headquarters in Manhattan.
Answer: False
The United Nations Partition Plan for Palestine was adopted on November 29, 1947, at the General Assembly's temporary meeting place in Flushing, New York, not its permanent headquarters in Manhattan.
The General Assembly relocated to its permanent headquarters in New York City at the start of its seventh regular annual session in 1952.
Answer: True
The General Assembly moved to its permanent Headquarters in New York City at the start of its seventh regular annual session, on October 14, 1952.
The General Assembly has never held a session outside of its main headquarters in New York City.
Answer: False
In December 1988, the General Assembly held its 43rd session in Geneva, Switzerland, to hear Yasser Arafat address the body, demonstrating that sessions have occurred outside New York City.
Where does the General Assembly typically convene its annual sessions?
Answer: The UN headquarters in New York City.
The General Assembly typically meets in annual sessions at the General Assembly Building within the UN headquarters in New York City.
When and where was the very first session of the UN General Assembly held?
Answer: January 10, 1946, in London.
The first session of the UN General Assembly was convened on January 10, 1946, in the Methodist Central Hall in London.
Before establishing its permanent home in Manhattan in 1951, where did the General Assembly convene its meetings?
Answer: The former New York City Pavilion of the 1939 New York World's Fair in Flushing, New York.
Before its permanent headquarters, the General Assembly convened at the former New York City Pavilion of the 1939 New York World's Fair in Flushing, New York, and also at the UN interim headquarters at Lake Success, New York.
What significant historical event occurred at the General Assembly's temporary meeting place in Flushing, New York, on November 29, 1947?
Answer: The adoption of the United Nations Partition Plan for Palestine.
On November 29, 1947, the United Nations Partition Plan for Palestine was adopted at the General Assembly meeting place in Flushing, New York.
When did the United Nations General Assembly officially relocate to its permanent Headquarters in New York City?
Answer: October 14, 1952.
The United Nations General Assembly moved to its permanent Headquarters in New York City on October 14, 1952, at the start of its seventh regular annual session.
For what specific reason did the General Assembly hold its 43rd session in Geneva, Switzerland, in December 1988?
Answer: To hear Yasser Arafat address the body.
The General Assembly organized its 43rd session in Geneva, Switzerland, in December 1988, specifically to hear Yasser Arafat address the body.
The UN General Assembly is solely responsible for appointing the Secretary-General of the United Nations without input from other UN organs.
Answer: False
The General Assembly formally appoints the Secretary-General, but only after the candidate has been nominated by the Security Council, indicating a shared responsibility.
The General Assembly is responsible for approving the UN budget and determining member state financial contributions.
Answer: True
The General Assembly is explicitly assigned the responsibility for approving the UN budget and determining member state financial contributions under Chapter IV, Article 17 of the UN Charter.
The General Assembly elects judges for the International Court of Justice for five-year terms.
Answer: False
Judges for the International Court of Justice are elected for nine-year terms, not five-year terms.
The United Nations Regional Groups were established to ensure equitable geographical distribution of seats and rotation of leadership positions.
Answer: True
The primary purpose of the United Nations Regional Groups is to ensure equitable geographical distribution of seats and the rotation of leadership positions among member states.
The General Assembly's budget approval process is outlined in Chapter IV, Article 17 of the UN Charter.
Answer: True
Chapter IV, Article 17 of the UN Charter explicitly assigns the General Assembly the responsibility for approving the overall budget of the United Nations.
What principles guide the determination of member states' contributions to the UN regular budget?
Answer: Capacity to pay, considering gross national product and per capita incomes.
Member states' contributions to the UN regular budget are assessed based on their capacity to pay, which considers factors such as gross national product and per capita incomes.
In addition to the regular budget, what other costs are member states assessed for by the UN?
Answer: Expenses of peacekeeping operations.
Beyond the regular budget, member states are also assessed for the costs associated with international tribunals and the expenses of peacekeeping operations.
How often are judges for the International Court of Justice elected, and for what term length?
Answer: Every three years for nine-year terms.
Judges for the International Court of Justice are elected every three years for nine-year terms to ensure continuity within the court.
What is the General Assembly's role in the selection of the United Nations Secretary-General?
Answer: It formally appoints the candidate nominated by the Security Council.
The General Assembly formally appoints the Secretary-General based on a nomination from the Security Council.
What is the primary purpose of the United Nations Regional Groups in the context of elections?
Answer: To ensure equitable geographical distribution of seats and rotation of leadership.
The United Nations Regional Groups were established primarily to ensure equitable geographical distribution of seats and the rotation of leadership positions among Member States in various UN bodies.
Which specific part of the UN Charter assigns the General Assembly the responsibility for approving the overall budget of the United Nations?
Answer: Chapter IV, Article 17.
Chapter IV, Article 17 of the UN Charter explicitly assigns the General Assembly the responsibility for approving the overall budget of the United Nations.
The General Assembly's subsidiary organs are categorized into five main groups, including committees, commissions, boards, councils, and panels.
Answer: True
The General Assembly's subsidiary organs are indeed categorized into five main groups: committees, commissions, boards, councils, and panels, along with working groups and other bodies.
The First Committee of the General Assembly focuses on Economic and Financial matters.
Answer: False
The First Committee focuses on Disarmament and International Security, while Economic and Financial matters are handled by the Second Committee.
The Fourth Committee, which handles Special Political and Decolonisation issues, was formed by merging with the Special Political Committee in the 1990s.
Answer: True
The Fourth Committee, which historically addressed Trusteeship and Decolonization, merged with the Special Political Committee in the 1990s as decolonization issues decreased.
Each main committee of the General Assembly is led by a chairman, two vice chairmen, and a secretary.
Answer: False
Each main committee's leadership consists of a chairman, three vice chairmen, and a rapporteur, not two vice chairmen and a secretary.
The Credentials Committee is responsible for verifying the diplomatic credentials of all UN representatives.
Answer: True
The Credentials Committee is one of the two most important 'other committees' and is specifically tasked with verifying the diplomatic credentials of all UN representatives.
The United Nations Commission on Human Rights (UNCHR) was a direct subsidiary body of the General Assembly.
Answer: False
The United Nations Commission on Human Rights (UNCHR) was a subsidiary body of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), not directly of the General Assembly.
The newest council under the General Assembly is the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission.
Answer: False
The newest council under the General Assembly is the United Nations Human Rights Council, established in March 2006, replacing the UNCHR.
The General Committee, composed of the President, Vice Presidents, and Main Committee chairmen, supervises the smooth conduct of the Assembly's meetings.
Answer: True
The General Committee, comprising the President, Vice Presidents, and the chairmen of the six Main Committees, is responsible for supervising the efficient conduct of the Assembly's meetings.
The United Nations Disarmament Commission is one of the six main committees of the General Assembly.
Answer: False
The United Nations Disarmament Commission is one of the six commissions established by the General Assembly, not one of its six main committees.
Which of the following is NOT one of the six main committees of the General Assembly?
Answer: The Seventh Committee (Environmental Protection).
The six main committees are the First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Committees; there is no 'Seventh Committee (Environmental Protection)' listed among them.
How have the functions of the Fourth Committee evolved over time?
Answer: It merged with the Special Political Committee in the 1990s as decolonization issues decreased.
The Fourth Committee, which handled Trusteeship and Decolonization matters, merged with the Special Political Committee in the 1990s due to a decrease in decolonization issues.
What is the composition of the leadership structure for each main committee of the General Assembly?
Answer: A chairman, three vice chairmen, and a rapporteur.
Each main committee's leadership consists of a chairman, three vice chairmen, and a rapporteur.
Which of the following is one of the two most important 'other committees' of the General Assembly, responsible for verifying diplomatic credentials?
Answer: The Credentials Committee.
The Credentials Committee is one of the two most important 'other committees' and is specifically responsible for verifying the diplomatic credentials of all UN representatives.
Which former UN commission, despite its name, was a subsidiary body of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) rather than directly of the General Assembly?
Answer: The United Nations Commission on Human Rights (UNCHR).
The former United Nations Commission on Human Rights (UNCHR) was a subsidiary body of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), not directly of the General Assembly.
What is the newest council established under the General Assembly, replacing the former UNCHR?
Answer: The United Nations Human Rights Council.
The United Nations Human Rights Council is the newest council established under the General Assembly, replacing the former United Nations Commission on Human Rights (UNCHR) in March 2006.
The General Committee, which supervises the smooth conduct of the Assembly's meetings, is composed of the President and Vice Presidents of the session, along with which other officials?
Answer: The chairmen of the six Main Committees.
The General Committee is composed of the President and Vice Presidents of the session, along with the chairmen of the six Main Committees, to supervise the smooth conduct of meetings.
Which of the following is listed as one of the six commissions established by the General Assembly?
Answer: The International Civil Service Commission.
The International Civil Service Commission is explicitly listed as one of the six commissions established by the General Assembly.
The General Assembly's role as a forum for 'North-South dialogue' diminished during the 1980s due to decreased UN membership.
Answer: False
The General Assembly became a significant forum for 'North-South dialogue' during the 1980s due to the substantial growth and changing composition of UN membership, not a decrease.
Developing countries exert significant influence within the General Assembly primarily through their financial contributions.
Answer: False
Developing countries primarily exert influence through their numerical strength and coordination via groups like the G77, rather than financial contributions.
Kofi Annan criticized the General Assembly in 2005 for its tendency to focus on too narrow an agenda.
Answer: False
Kofi Annan criticized the General Assembly for attempting to address *too broad* an agenda, rather than focusing on a narrow one.
Kofi Annan's 2005 reform proposals for the General Assembly included strengthening the role of its President and enhancing civil society involvement.
Answer: True
Kofi Annan's reform proposals included strengthening the role and authority of the President and enhancing civil society involvement, among other recommendations.
The 2005 United Nations World Summit fully adopted Kofi Annan's specific reform proposals for the General Assembly.
Answer: False
The 2005 United Nations World Summit did not adopt Kofi Annan's specific reform proposals, instead reaffirming the General Assembly's central role and calling for improved coordination.
A United Nations Parliamentary Assembly (UNPA) aims to allow for the direct election of UN parliament members by citizens worldwide.
Answer: True
The primary aim of a proposed United Nations Parliamentary Assembly (UNPA) is to enable the direct election of UN parliament members by global citizens, thereby increasing democratic representation.
Jorge Valero of Venezuela criticized the UN model in 2010, advocating for the suspension of veto rights in the Security Council.
Answer: True
In 2010, Jorge Valero of Venezuela criticized the UN model and specifically advocated for the suspension of veto rights in the Security Council.
The 'Pact for the Future' approved by the UN General Assembly focuses exclusively on climate change and artificial intelligence regulation.
Answer: False
The 'Pact for the Future' is a comprehensive plan addressing various global challenges, including climate change, artificial intelligence regulation, inequality, conflicts, Security Council reforms, and nuclear disarmament, not exclusively the first two.
What factor primarily contributed to the General Assembly becoming a significant forum for 'North-South dialogue' during the 1980s?
Answer: The substantial growth and changing composition of UN membership.
The General Assembly became a significant forum for 'North-South dialogue' during the 1980s primarily due to the substantial growth and changing composition of UN membership, with developing countries forming a large majority.
How do developing countries primarily exert influence within the General Assembly?
Answer: Due to their numerical strength and coordination through groups like the G77.
Developing countries primarily exert influence within the General Assembly through their numerical strength and coordination, often via groups like the G77, which allows them to shape the agenda and decisions.
In his 2005 report 'In Larger Freedom,' Kofi Annan criticized the General Assembly for which of the following?
Answer: Its excessive focus on achieving consensus, resulting in diluted resolutions.
Kofi Annan criticized the General Assembly for its excessive focus on achieving consensus, which often led to diluted resolutions, and for attempting to address too broad an agenda.
Which of the following was a reform Kofi Annan proposed for the General Assembly in his 2005 report?
Answer: Strengthening the role and authority of its President.
Kofi Annan proposed strengthening the role and authority of the General Assembly's President as part of his 2005 reform recommendations.
How did the United Nations World Summit in September 2005 respond to Kofi Annan's specific reform proposals for the General Assembly?
Answer: It did not adopt his specific proposals but reaffirmed the GA's central role and called for improved coordination.
The 2005 World Summit did not adopt Kofi Annan's specific reform proposals but instead reaffirmed the General Assembly's central role and called for improved coordination among UN organs.
What is the primary objective of the proposed United Nations Parliamentary Assembly (UNPA)?
Answer: To allow for the direct election of UN parliament members by citizens worldwide.
The primary objective of a proposed United Nations Parliamentary Assembly (UNPA) is to enable the direct election of UN parliament members by citizens worldwide, thereby increasing democratic representation.
In 2010, Jorge Valero of Venezuela criticized the UN model, citing the ineffectiveness of resolutions concerning the Cuban embargo and the Middle East conflict. What specific reform did he advocate for?
Answer: Suspending veto rights in the Security Council.
Jorge Valero of Venezuela advocated for the suspension of veto rights in the Security Council, characterizing them as a 'remnant of the Second World War' incompatible with sovereign equality.
The 'Pact for the Future,' recently approved by the U.N. General Assembly, is a comprehensive plan designed to address which of the following?
Answer: Pressing global challenges including climate change, artificial intelligence regulation, and inequality.
The 'Pact for the Future' is a comprehensive plan addressing pressing global challenges such as climate change, artificial intelligence regulation, inequality, and various conflicts, along with advocating for other reforms.
The General Debate is a high-level event typically attended by heads of state or government, lasting nine working days.
Answer: True
The General Debate is indeed a high-level event, usually attended by heads of state or government, and typically lasts nine working days.
The first woman to deliver the opening speech at a UN General Assembly session was from the United States.
Answer: False
The first woman to deliver the opening speech at a UN General Assembly session was Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff.
'Sidelines' meetings during the General Assembly's annual session are formal, pre-scheduled UN-organized events.
Answer: False
'Sidelines' meetings are independent gatherings between world leaders and influential individuals, not formal, pre-scheduled UN-organized events.
CBS Television provided live coverage of UNGA sessions at Lake Success through its 'United Nations in Action' series.
Answer: True
CBS Television did provide live coverage of UNGA sessions at Lake Success via its 'United Nations in Action' broadcast series.
The current session number of the United Nations General Assembly is the 75th session.
Answer: False
The United Nations General Assembly is currently in its 79th session, not the 75th.
Who was the first woman to deliver the opening speech at a United Nations General Assembly session?
Answer: Dilma Rousseff.
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff delivered the opening speech at the 66th Session of the General Assembly on September 21, 2011, marking the first time a woman opened a United Nations session.
What is the nature of 'sidelines' meetings that occur during the General Assembly's annual session?
Answer: They are independent gatherings between world leaders and influential individuals to discuss various agendas.
'Sidelines' meetings are independent gatherings between world leaders and influential individuals, evolving into a week-long event for discussing various agendas.
During the UNGA's interim period at Lake Success (1946–1951), which television network provided live coverage of the sessions?
Answer: CBS.
During the UNGA's interim period at Lake Success, CBS Television provided live coverage of the sessions through its 'United Nations in Action' broadcast series.
What is the current session number of the United Nations General Assembly?
Answer: 79th session.
The United Nations General Assembly is currently in its 79th session.