Question 46
League of Nations and United NationsA Security Council resolution requires the concurrence of
- A.3 of the 5 permanent members
- B.1 of the 5 permanent members
- C.all the 5 permanent members
- D.9 of the 15 council members
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (all the 5 permanent members)
Explanation
On substantive matters no permanent member must vote against: a resolution needs the concurrence of all five permanent members (a no vote is a veto) as well as nine votes in all.