How Many Countries Are Permanent Members of the UN Security

question 12

Multiple Choice

How many countries are permanent members of the UN Security Council?

• A)Four; the United States, France, China, and Russia
• B)Five; the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, China, and Russia
• C)Five; the United States, the United Kingdom, France, China, and Russia
• D)Six; the United States, the United Kingdom, India, France, Russia, and China
• E)Five; the United Kingdom, the United States, China, Russia, and India

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