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WAEC Government 1991 (August) Question 17

Question 17

League of Nations and United Nations

The ten non-permanent members of the UN Security Council are elected by

  1. A.a two-third majority of the General Assembly for a period of two years.
  2. B.a simple majority of the General Assembly for a period of two years.
  3. C.a two-third majority of the General Assembly for a period of one year.
  4. D.a simple majority of the General Assembly for a period of one year.
  5. E.the Security Council and the General Assembly.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (a two-third majority of the General Assembly for a period of two years.)

Explanation

Under Article 18 of the UN Charter, electing non-permanent Security Council members is an 'important question' needing a two-thirds majority of the General Assembly; they serve two-year terms.