Independent study & practice
International Institutions
10 questions · Give each organisation a separate purpose. Study the notes, then practise without the clock.
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Study notes: make the connections
Give each organisation a separate purpose
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association, NATO is a defence alliance and the United Nations works for peace and security. The Council of Europe is separate from the EU.
UK membership of the EEC in 1973 is a historical fact. Do not infer present EU membership from that date. The UK left the EU in 2020.
| Remember the link | Key fact |
|---|---|
| the voluntary association largely formed from former British Empire countries | Commonwealth Commonwealth members cooperate on shared goals and membership is voluntary. |
| the European body associated with the European Convention on Human Rights | Council of Europe The Council of Europe is separate from the European Union. |
| the international organisation established after the Second World War to promote peace | United Nations The UN works for international peace and security. |
| the defence alliance of European and North American countries | NATO NATO members agree to assist one another if attacked. |
| the economic community the UK joined in 1973 | European Economic Community The UK joined the EEC in 1973; this is a historical date. |
Handbook reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role — The UK and international institutions. These are original revision notes, not a reproduction of the handbook.
Three quick study checks
Which organisation matches the voluntary association largely formed from former British Empire countries?
Commonwealth
Commonwealth members cooperate on shared goals and membership is voluntary.
Which description matches Commonwealth?
the voluntary association largely formed from former British Empire countries
Commonwealth members cooperate on shared goals and membership is voluntary.
Which organisation matches the European body associated with the European Convention on Human Rights?
Council of Europe
The Council of Europe is separate from the European Union.