The+General+Assembly


 * __The General Assembly__**

The General Assembly is the main organ of the United Nations. Each member nation is represented and is allowed one vote. Standard topics that are discussed include matters of international peace and security, the annual budget, and admitting new members. Most important decisions need to pass by a two-thirds majority. Other decisions can pass with a simple majority.


 * Who are the members? **

The General Assembly is made up of the 192 member nations.


 * What do they do? What topics do they discuss? **

The General Assembly can discuss any topic their members want to discuss. Some examples of topics include: international peace and security, admitting new members, and the UN budget.


 * How do they vote? **

Important decisions require a 2/3 majority. Other decisions only require a simple majority. All 192 member nations get one vote.


 * When and where does it meet? **

This organ of the UN meets every year from September to December at the UN Headquarters in New York City. It can also meet after that session as needed.

Here's a link to the UN General Assembly home page: http://www.un.org/en/ga/about/index.shtml