Question 44
League of Nations and United NationsA state is admitted into the United Nations on the
- A.recommendation of the secretary-general to the Security Council
- B.concurrent vote of the Security Council and the General Assembly
- C.enabling action of the General Assembly
- D.sponsorship of any member of the organization.
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Answer: B (concurrent vote of the Security Council and the General Assembly)
Explanation
A new member is admitted by a decision of the General Assembly on the recommendation of the Security Council, so both organs must vote for it.