How is the United Nations Security Council governed? - The Global Challenges Foundation

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How much do you actually know about the UN's most powerful body?

What is the United Nations Security Council?

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A principal organ of the United Nations, responsible for maintaining international peace and security

The government of the United Nations, headed by the Secretary General

A council of security experts giving advice to the Secretary General on issues of international peace and security

A collective defense organization consisting of the major military powers of the world

How many member states does the UN Security Council have?

How are the members of the Security Council appointed?

On the basis of their military power

On the basis of their economic contributions to the UN

Membership is permanent and the members named in the UN charter

Five countries have permanent seats; the others are elected by the General Assembly

Which of the following countries is not a permanent member of the Security Council?

India

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United States of America

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Russia

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United Kingdom

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How are decisions made in the Security Council?

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Majority voting, each member state has an equal vote

Two-thirds majority, each member state has an equal vote

Nine affirmative votes out of fifteen are required, including affirmative votes from all permanent members

Majority voting, only permanent members vote

Which permanent member of the UN Security Council has used its veto power least frequently?

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During which of the following periods did the Security Council adopt most resolutions to establish peacekeeping operations?

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1970-1979

1980-1989

1990-1999

2000-2009