USA HISTORY

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM 1890 1919

LEAGUE OF NATIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was the job of the secretariat in the league of nations?
A
Settle international disputes
B
Preparing the agenda for the Council and Assembly
C
Design rule on disputes and disagreements between members of the League
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The staff of the League’s secretariat was responsible for preparing the agenda for the Council and Assembly and publishing reports of the meetings and other routine matters, effectively acting as the civil service for the League.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Secretariat prepared the agenda and published reports of meetings. The Council’s main function was to settle international disputes. The numbers of permanent and non-permanent members varied. Council meetings were held in ordinary session four times a year and as often as needed in extraordinary sessions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Appointed and headed by the Secretary-General, the Secretariat was set up in Geneva, at the seat of the League of Nations, first in the Palais Wilson and later in the Palais des Nations.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Assembly was the main body of the League of Nations, it was the meeting place of all members. Each country which was a member sent someone to represent them at the assembly. The Assembly couldn’t enforce actions, but could recommend them to the Council of the League of Nations. The Assembly met only once a year.

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