Conflict and Tension 1918-1939Deep Dive
League Structure — Four Main Bodies
Part of League of Nations Structure — GCSE History
This deep dive covers League Structure — Four Main Bodies within League of Nations Structure for GCSE History. Revise League of Nations Structure in Conflict and Tension 1918-1939 for GCSE History with 8 exam-style questions and 5 flashcards. This topic shows up very often in GCSE exams, so students should be able to explain it clearly, not just recognise the term. It is section 3 of 11 in this topic. Use this deep dive to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Topic position
Section 3 of 11
Practice
8 questions
Recall
5 flashcards
🧠 League Structure — Four Main Bodies
| Body | What It Did | How It Worked |
|---|---|---|
| Assembly | All members met once a year | Every country had 1 vote. Decisions needed UNANIMOUS agreement (big weakness!) |
| Council | Smaller group for quick decisions | 4 permanent members (Britain, France, Italy, Japan) + rotating members. Met 5× per year. |
| Secretariat | Civil service / admin | Based in Geneva (neutral Switzerland). Kept records, prepared meetings. |
| Permanent Court | International justice | At The Hague. Settled legal disputes between countries. |