JAMB Government 2002 Question 23

Question 23

League of Nations and United Nations

The greatest criticism of the Security Council of the UNO is that it

  1. A.is not representative enough
  2. B.undermines the General Assembly
  3. C.has exclusive veto power
  4. D.has no standing army.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (has exclusive veto power)

Explanation

The five permanent members can each block any decision with their veto, which critics see as undemocratic and the Council's biggest weakness.