JAMB Government 1993 Question 44

Question 44

League of Nations and United Nations

A state is admitted into the United Nations on the

  1. A.recommendation of the secretary-general to the Security Council
  2. B.concurrent vote of the Security Council and the General Assembly
  3. C.enabling action of the General Assembly
  4. 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.