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Political Science – III (International Relations) · Unit 4

Political Science III exam question: Trace the formation of the

The question (13 marks)

Trace the formation of the United Nations Organisation and state its purposes and principles. Explain the composition and functions of its principal organs and evaluate the Organisation organ by organ. (13 marks)

MU Module IV, the United Nations; pack ch. 04, section 2.

Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.

It tests Unit 4 · International Organisations and Issues of Political Science – III (International Relations).

Authorities you will need

  • UN Charter, Articles 1, 2 and 7
  • UN Charter, Articles 12, 18 and 19
  • UN Charter, Articles 24, 25 and 27
  • UN Charter, Articles 61, 63 and 71
  • UN Charter, Article 99
  • Declaration by United Nations, 1 January 1942

How an answer is marked

A full-marks answer names the issue in one line, states the rule with its section, cites the authority, applies it to these facts and concludes — in that order. The app's model answer for this question is written in exactly that shape, with a checklist to mark your own attempt against.