Question

Which of the following statements about the United Nations is incorrect?

• A. The UN General Assembly is the deliberative, policymaking, and representative organ of the UN, much like a parliament.
• B. The UN Security Council comprises of ten non-permanent members who are voted in by the General Assembly, and five permanent members.
• C. All members of the UN Security Council can exercise veto power when it comes to economic decisions.
• D. The five permanent members of the UN Security Council are the United States of America, Britain, China, France, and Russia.

Answer 1

The correct option is C All members of the UN Security Council can exercise veto power when it comes to economic decisions.

The United Nations was founded in 1945. It has a membership of 193 countries. The UN General Assembly is the deliberative branch of the organisation. The UN Security Council, meanwhile, is responsible for maintaining international peace. It comprises ten non-permanent members and five permanent members. The permanent members are the United States of America, Britain, China, France, and Russia. Only these nations have veto power in the Council.