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WAEC Government 1993 Question 58

Question 58

League of Nations and United Nations

The veto given the five permanent members of the Security Council of the United Nations is necessary because it

  1. A.makes them respect the UNO and help her achieve her objectives.
  2. B.gives due respect to whom honour is due.
  3. C.makes apartheid South Africa to fear the UNO.
  4. D.bringing the big powers into agreement on important world issues.
  5. E.ensure the operation of the principle of collective responsibility.
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Answer: D (bringing the big powers into agreement on important world issues.)

Explanation

Because any permanent member can block a decision, action on major issues needs the big powers to agree, which avoids the UN acting against a great power.