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United Nations — Question 8

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Question 8

Enumerate the functions of the General Assembly.

Answer

The General Assembly is like an International Parliament, where important issues are discussed and all the decisions are made by a majority vote. Some of important functions of the General Assembly are:

  1. To discuss any matter relating to international peace and security.
  2. To make recommendations for the peaceful settlement of disputes.
  3. To receive and consider reports from the Security Council and other organs.
  4. To consider and approve the budget of the United Nations.
  5. To elect the non-permanent members of the Economic and Social Council and the judges of the international Court of Justice.
  6. To appoint the UN Secretary-General on the recommendation of the Security Council.