Primary role is to maintain international peace and security. Empowered to order mandatory sanctions, call for ceasefires and establish peacekeeping forces. Secretariat Headed by Secretary General. International Court of Justice Consists of fifteen judges appointed by the Council and the Assembly.
Jurisdiction depends on consent of the states who are a party to a dispute.
Economic and Social Council Elected by the General Assembly. It supervises work of various committees, commissions and expert bodies in the economic and social area, and coordinates work of UN specialized agencies. Trusteeship Council Oversees the transition of Trust territories to self-government. Take our quick, fun, survey.