JAMB Government 1978 Question 31

Question 31

League of Nations and United Nations

In which of these organs of the United Nations Organisation is veto power exercised by some countries?

  1. A.The World Health Organisation
  2. B.The Security Council
  3. C.The General Assembly
  4. D.The UN Committee Against Apartheid
  5. E.The International Court of Justice
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Answer: B (The Security Council)

Explanation

The five permanent members of the Security Council (USA, Russia, China, Britain, France) each have a veto over substantive decisions.