Question

Veto in the U.N. Security Council means the rejection of a substantive resolution by ___________________.

• A. The majority of members voting against it
• B. At least one of the permanent members voting against it
• C. All the members voting against it
• D. The majority of non-permanent members voting against it

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

At least one of the permanent members voting against it

The United Nations Security Council power of veto refers to the veto power wielded solely by the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council enabling them to prevent the adoption of any substantive resolution. Abstention or absence from the vote by a permanent member does not prevent a draft resolution from being adopted.