UN Membership and Structure (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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How many members does the UN Security Council have in total?
How many members does the UN Security Council have in total?
15 members
Which five countries make up the P5 permanent members of the UNSC?
Which five countries make up the P5 permanent members of the UNSC?
US, UK, France, Russia, China
When were the P5 members granted permanent status on the UNSC?
When were the P5 members granted permanent status on the UNSC?
1945
What special power does each P5 member possess?
What special power does each P5 member possess?
Veto power over substantive resolutions
For how long are non-permanent members elected to the UNSC?
For how long are non-permanent members elected to the UNSC?
Two-year terms
Which countries repeatedly used vetoes to block resolutions on the Syrian civil war?
Which countries repeatedly used vetoes to block resolutions on the Syrian civil war?
Russia and China
In which country did the UNSC authorise intervention in 2011?
In which country did the UNSC authorise intervention in 2011?
Libya
Which P5 member frequently uses its veto to block resolutions critical of Israel?
Which P5 member frequently uses its veto to block resolutions critical of Israel?
United States
Which emerging powers advocate for permanent UNSC membership?
Which emerging powers advocate for permanent UNSC membership?
India, Brazil, South Africa
Which regions often feel underrepresented on the UNSC?
Which regions often feel underrepresented on the UNSC?
Africa, Asia, Latin America
Which four countries form the G4 initiative seeking permanent UNSC seats?
Which four countries form the G4 initiative seeking permanent UNSC seats?
Germany, Japan, India, Brazil
What fraction of the General Assembly must approve UNSC reform?
What fraction of the General Assembly must approve UNSC reform?
Two-thirds