The Five Permanent Members of the UN Security Council Have

question 80

Multiple Choice

The five permanent members of the UN Security Council have more influence over the Security Council's decisions than other countries because

• A)they are each given 10 additional votes on every substantive proposal.
• B)they are each given a "veto" that is sufficient to reject any substantive proposal.
• C)other countries have traditionally deferred to the permanent members' knowledge and expertise.
• D)they are the only countries allowed to vote on issues before the Security Council.

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