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

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

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.

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