What is the UK's role in the Commonwealth?
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- In this lesson, we will explore the origins and workings of the Commonwealth and the role the UK takes within it.
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5 Questions
Q1.
How many members are there in the UN?
164
27
47
Q2.
How many organs does the United Nations have?
4
5
7
Q3.
Which organ allows all UN members to come together to discuss, scrutinise and vote on UN work?
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
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
Supporting missions with Peacekeeping troops
5 Questions
Q1.
Which country is NOT a member of the Commonwealth?
Canada
India
UK
Q2.
In what year was the Commonwealth officially founded?
1945
1993
1995
Q3.
What is the name given to the document that explains the Commonwealth's Values?
Commonwealth Census
Commonwealth Secretariat
Commonwealth Treaty
Q4.
Which of the following is NOT a Commonwealth Value?
Democracy
Environment and Sustainability
Social Development
Q5.
Which of the following is NOT a way the UK supports the Commonwealth.
Contributes expertise to help overcome global problems.
Contributes government ministers to ensure democracy is upheld in Commonwealth nations.
Contributes towards the budget.