WORLD HISTORY

WORLD WAR I

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 Secretariat’s staff members were saddled with the responsibility of preparing the Assembly and Council’s agenda. The staff also published the reports of the meetings. Basically, the Secretariat’s staff members acted as the League’s civic service.

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: -The League of Nations (1920 – 1946) was the first intergovernmental organization established “to promote international cooperation and to achieve international peace and security”. It is often referred to as the “predecessor” of the United Nations.

Detailed explanation-4: -Three Secretaries-general were successively at the head of the Secretariat: Eric Drummond (1919-1932) Joseph Avenol (1933-1940) Sean Lester (1940-1946).

Detailed explanation-5: -The Assembly makes recommendations to States on international issues within its competence. It has also taken actions across all pillars of the United Nations, including with regard to political, economic, humanitarian, social and legal matters.

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