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Mention functions of the Security Council and the General Assembly.

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Functions of the Security Council

  1. Maintains international peace and security.
  2. Encourages fighting states to resolve differences through talks.
  3. Can impose economic sanctions or order military action against aggressor states.
  4. Recommends new members for admission and the Secretary‑General’s appointment.
  5. Elects International Court of Justice judges with the General Assembly.
  6. Can request the cancellation of a state's membership for not following the Charter.
  7. Can recommend an emergency General Assembly meeting.

Functions of the General Assembly

  1. Supervises the work of other UN organs.
  2. Admits new members on the Security Council’s recommendation.
  3. Appoints the Secretary‑General on the Security Council’s recommendation.
  4. Elects temporary Security Council members, and members of the Economic and Social Council and Trusteeship Council.
  5. Receives reports from UN organs and makes decisions for improvement.
  6. Urges member-states to ensure human rights for their citizens.
  7. Approves the annual UNO budget and sets member contributions.
  8. Alerts the Security Council if global peace is threatened by a state's actions.

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