Question

Organisation of un functions of U.N

Answer 1

Functions and Powers
Under the United Nations Charter, the functions and powers of the Security Council are:

1.to maintain international peace and security in accordance with the principles and purposes of the United Nations;

2.to investigate any dispute or situation which might lead to international friction;

3.to recommend methods of adjusting such disputes or the terms of settlement;

4.to formulate plans for the establishment of a system to regulate armaments;

5.to determine the existence of a threat to the peace or act of aggression and to recommend what action should be taken;

6.to call on Members to apply economic sanctions and other measures not involving the use of force to prevent or stop aggression;

7.to take military action against an aggressor;

8.to recommend the admission of new Members;

9.to exercise the trusteeship functions of the United Nations in "strategic areas";

10.to recommend to the General Assembly the appointment of the Secretary-General and, together with the Assembly, to elect the Judges of the International Court of Justice.