Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-10-21
GOOD GOVERNMENT is
EVERYBODYS BUSINESS

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plantations concerning your government)
What Is the PURPOSE OF THE U.N.?
To help countries settle their differences with
out shooting at each other; to prevent aggression
by acting collectively against the aggressor and
to prevent future wars by fighting hunger, disease,
ignorance and discrimination
When Was the U.N. FOUNDED?
1t was founded at the San Francisco Conference
held in April to June, 1945. 1t was ratified in
October 1915
How Many MEMBERS IN THE U.N?
There are sixty member nations.
What are the MAIN BODIES
OF THE U.N.?
The General Assembly, The Security Council,
The Economic and Social Council The Trustee
ship Council, The International Court of Justice
and the Secretariat
What Is the GENERAL ASSEMBLY,
1t is that body of the U.N which makes policies.
1t is the parliament of the world.
What Is the Purpose of the
SECURITY COUNCIL?
It's purpose is to settle disputes peacefully, to
stop, aggression and bring about disarmament.
Who Are MEMBERS OF THE
SECURITY COUNCIL?
The five permanent members United States,
United Kingdom, France, China and the US.S.R.
RusSia). The other six, but not permanent men,
bers, are composed of Brazil the Netherlands,
Turkey, Chile Pakistan and Greece. These coun-
tries elected for term of two years each.
Who Makes FOREIGN POLICY?
The Constitution gives the President full authori
ity for conducting our foreign relations. He has
the power "by and with the advice and consent of
the Senate" to negotiate treaties and to appoint
diplomatic officials. The Department of State,
with its 29O posts in IS countries, is the eyes
and ears of the Government in the conduct of our
foreign affairs.
The public influences and makes foreign policy
through the election of public officials, by be-
coming members of pressure groups, by attend
ing meetings and demonstrations, by sending let
ters to the President, Congressman, the press and
The Department of State Foreign countries in
fuence the making of our foreign policy through
their activities in the United Nations.
What Is the MARSHALL PLAN7
A program submitted by Secretary of State
Marshall, in June, 1947, embracing cooperative
financial and economic aid to war-torn European
countries.
What Is the oEEc?
The Organization For European Economic Coop
Grafton (OEEC), formed in April, 1947. Nineteen
countries belong to this organization. The United
States and Canada not members, but they
participate in its work.
What Are the AIMS OF THE oEEc7
Working individually, each government agreed
to increase its production, stabilize its currency
and internal financial position, utilize all avail
able manpower and develop trade to its maximum
extent Working together, the Member countries
aim to restore damages raise the levels OF
economic activity and standards OF living, COOP
crate with other countries In the reduction or
trade barriers and make exports balance imports,
thus cooperating to carry out the European Re-
covery Program.