Question

Under which Chapter of the United Nations Charter, the Security Council can take enforcement action?

• A. Chapter VI
• B. Chapter VII
• C. Chapter VIII
• D. Chapter XII

Answer 1

The correct option is B Chapter VII

• Article 39 of Chapter VII (Articles 39-51 ) of the UN Charter states that the Security Council shall determine the existence of any threat to the peace, breach of the peace, or act of aggression and shall make recommendations, or decide what measures shall be taken to maintain or restore international peace and security.
  
• Chapter VI (Articles 33-38) of the Charter is related to Pacific settlement of international disputes.
  
• Chapter VIII (Articles 52-54) of the Charter deals with regional agreements.
  
• Chapter XII (Articles 75-85) deals with International Trusteeship System