UN Reading Questions If you had to guess, who do you think was part of the “steering committee”? What conflict came about in regards to the security council? What do you think of the fact that some countries have “veto” power? After reading Truman’s quotes, what “-ism” ideas does he uphold? What are the primary goals of the UN? How does the UN seek to make this happen? Does it seem like country’s have acted in accordance with the principles of Article 2? Who is part of the General Assembly? How are the actions of the General Assembly limited by Article 12? Why do you think the Security Council was given “primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security”? When you’ve finished, write a paragraph evaluating the democratic nature of the UN.