Multiple choice

The U.N.O. Security Council has _____ permanent members.

  1. 6

  2. 8

  3. 5

  4. 4
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The UN Security Council has exactly 5 permanent members: China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. These permanent members have veto power over substantive resolutions. The Security Council also has 10 non-permanent members elected for two-year terms, making a total of 15 members. This structure was established in the UN Charter and has remained unchanged since 1945.

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