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UK Government, the Law and Your Role

What is the United Nations (UN)?

AA trade and economic organisation for European nations
BAn international body set up after WWII to maintain world peace
CA military alliance similar to NATO
DAn organisation that oversees and manages the global economy

Answer & explanation

The correct answer is An international body set up after WWII to maintain world peace.

The United Nations (UN) was set up after the Second World War with the aim of preventing future wars and promoting world peace. The UK is one of its founding members and a permanent member of the Security Council.

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