D. Answer these questions.
1. Who coined the term 'United Nations'?
2. List the main principles of the UN.
3. List the objectives of the UN.
4. Name the countries that have been given the veto power by the UN.
5. Like the U.N. do you believe in settling the matters peacefully to solve differences at home. school or in your neighbourhood? Which values are supported and promoted by the UN.
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Answer:
1. The name "United Nations", coined by United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt, was first used in the Declaration by United Nations of 1 January 1942, during the Second World War, when representatives of 26 nations pledged their Governments to continue fighting together against the Axis Powers.
2. These principles include the equality and self-determination of nations, respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms and the obligation of member countries to obey the Charter, to cooperate with the UN Security Council and to use peaceful means to resolve conflicts.
3. The main objectives of the United Nations are the maintenance of international peace and security, the promotion of the well-being of the peoples of the world, and international cooperation to these ends.
4. The United Nations Security Council "Veto power" refers to the power of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States) to veto any "substantive" resolution.
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