League Structure — Four Main Bodies
Part of League of Nations Structure · GCSE GCSE History revision
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 15 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 15 in this topic. Use this deep dive to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
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Section 3 of 15
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8 questions
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15 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. |
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