Political Science · International Relations
Which is/are correct about the UN Security Council?
- 1. Its membership was increased from 11 to 15 in 1965
- 2. The Security Council represents all regions of the world adequately
- 3. Issues of peace and security are decided by a two-thirds majority including the five permanent members, who have the veto
- 4. Germany, India, Japan and Brazil are called the G-4, who support each other's bids for permanent seats
A1, 2, 3 and 4 ✓ Correct
B2, 3 and 4
C1, 2 and 3
D1, 2 and 4
Correct answer: (A) 1, 2, 3 and 4 — The book treats all four statements as correct, so the answer is 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Explanation
★The book treats all four statements as correct, so the answer is 1, 2, 3 and 4.
★Membership rose from 11 to 15 in 1965 through a Charter amendment.
★The Council is meant to represent the regions of the world.
★Substantive decisions need nine votes including the concurrence of the five permanent members.
★Germany, India, Japan and Brazil form the G-4 backing each other's bids.
★Critics argue the representation is in fact unequal, but the book keys all four.
★So the keyed answer here is 1, 2, 3 and 4.
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