Addressing contemporary global issues (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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Which countries are the five permanent members (P5) of the UN Security Council?
Which countries are the five permanent members (P5) of the UN Security Council?
US, UK, France, Russia, China
In which year was the veto power established in the UN Security Council?
In which year was the veto power established in the UN Security Council?
1945
How many UNSC members can a single P5 member's veto override?
How many UNSC members can a single P5 member's veto override?
14 members
Which P5 members repeatedly vetoed UNSC resolutions on the Syrian Civil War?
Which P5 members repeatedly vetoed UNSC resolutions on the Syrian Civil War?
Russia and China
Which UNSC resolution authorised military intervention in Libya in 2011?
Which UNSC resolution authorised military intervention in Libya in 2011?
Resolution 1973
Which P5 member frequently vetoes resolutions critical of Israel's actions?
Which P5 member frequently vetoes resolutions critical of Israel's actions?
United States
What effect did the Cold War have on the UN Security Council?
What effect did the Cold War have on the UN Security Council?
US-Soviet rivalry paralysed the UNSC
On which recent issues have Russia and China used vetoes?
On which recent issues have Russia and China used vetoes?
Ukraine and Myanmar
Which government did China and Russia block sanctions against over Rohingya atrocities?
Which government did China and Russia block sanctions against over Rohingya atrocities?
Myanmar
Which countries are proposed as new permanent UNSC members in reform discussions?
Which countries are proposed as new permanent UNSC members in reform discussions?
India, Brazil, and South Africa
What approval is needed to amend the UN Charter regarding veto reform?
What approval is needed to amend the UN Charter regarding veto reform?
Two-thirds of General Assembly + all P5
What is the main consequence of frequent veto use by P5 members?
What is the main consequence of frequent veto use by P5 members?
Undermines UNSC legitimacy