Question 31
League of Nations and United NationsIn which of these organs of the United Nations Organisation is veto power exercised by some countries?
- A.The World Health Organisation
- B.The Security Council
- C.The General Assembly
- D.The UN Committee Against Apartheid
- 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.