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Question
Explain the following concept.
Veto
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Solution
- There are 15 members in the Security Council. Of them, five are permanent members, while ten are non-permanent members. The non-permanent members are chosen every two years by the General Assembly.
- America, Russia, England, France and China are permanent members of the Security Council. They have the veto power. For any decision to be taken, the assent of all five permanent members and four non-permanent members is necessary.
- If even one of the five permanent member uses his veto i.e. gives a negative vote, the decision cannot be taken.
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