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The idea of an international organisation to preserve world peace was included as one of President Wilson's 14 points in the Treaty of Versailles. The 14 points were a framework for peace after the 1^st World War.

The league was established in the various treaties of 1919 to 1920. The league was based in Geneva, Switzerland. It was contained of four organisations: The Assembly, The Council, The Permanent Court of Justice and the Agencies.

• The Assembly was where all member states were represented. It discussed matters of international importance. The assembly however did not have much power, as all members had an equal vote. Yet the Great powers dominated the league by being permanent members of the council.
• The Council met more frequently than the assembly. It was there to cope with crises that arose. Britain, France, Italy and Japan were all permanent members, later on the Assembly voted for additional non-members.
• The Permanent Court of Justice dealt with legal disputes between member states.
• The League set up The Agencies, they were a number of commissions who dealt with international problems like mandates, health, refuges, labour and slavery.

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