History & Civics
With reference to the General Assembly, answer the following :
(a) How many delegates can each country send to the General Assembly?
(b) How are decisions taken in the General Assembly?
(c) Mention any two of its functions.
Answer
(a) Each country can send five delegates to the General Assembly.
(b) Decisions on important questions require a two-thirds majority, while decisions on ordinary matters are made by a simple majority.
(c) Two functions of the General Assembly are:
- To discuss matters relating to international peace and security.
- To consider and approve the budgets of the U.N.O. and its specialised agencies.
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