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| − | The General Assembly is the main deliberative body of the United Nations.<ref>http://www.un.org/ga/61/background/background.shtml</ref> It consists of representatives of all member states, one vote per nation. | + | The General Assembly is the main deliberative body of the [[United Nations]].<ref>http://www.un.org/ga/61/background/background.shtml</ref> It consists of representatives of all member states, one vote per nation. |
A simple majority is usually required to pass resolutions, but a two-thirds majority is required for significant decisions, such as security, admission of new members and budget. | A simple majority is usually required to pass resolutions, but a two-thirds majority is required for significant decisions, such as security, admission of new members and budget. | ||
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| + | See also : [[Security Council]] | ||
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Revision as of 15:56, August 31, 2007
The General Assembly is the main deliberative body of the United Nations.[1] It consists of representatives of all member states, one vote per nation.
A simple majority is usually required to pass resolutions, but a two-thirds majority is required for significant decisions, such as security, admission of new members and budget.
See also : Security Council
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