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The Security Council originally had how many members in 1945?
A. 10
B. 11
C. 12
D. 15
Correct Answer: B
The Council originally had 11 members before expansion to 15.
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The presidency of the UN Security Council normally rotates:
A. Monthly
B. Weekly
C. Every six months
D. Annually
Correct Answer: A
Council members take turns holding the presidency for one calendar month.
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Which Charter article allows the Security Council to determine a threat to the peace, breach of the peace or act of aggression?
A. Article 18
B. Article 27
C. Article 97
D. Article 39
Correct Answer: D
Article 39 is the gateway provision for Chapter VII action.
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Under Article 41, the Security Council may use measures that do NOT involve:
A. Economic sanctions
B. Travel bans
C. Armed force
D. Diplomatic restrictions
Correct Answer: C
Article 41 covers measures not involving the use of armed force.
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Which Charter article recognizes the inherent right of individual or collective self-defence?
A. Article 24
B. Article 51
C. Article 39
D. Article 99
Correct Answer: B
Article 51 recognizes the inherent right of individual or collective self-defence.
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Which Charter chapter emphasizes peaceful settlement of disputes?
A. Chapter VI
B. Chapter V
C. Chapter VII
D. Chapter IX
Correct Answer: A
Chapter VI concerns peaceful settlement of disputes.
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Which Charter chapter authorizes Security Council action regarding threats to peace, breaches of peace and acts of aggression?
A. Chapter IV
B. Chapter VI
C. Chapter XII
D. Chapter VII
Correct Answer: D
Chapter VII provides powers relating to threats to peace, breaches of peace and aggression.
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Which Charter article sets out Security Council voting rules?
A. Article 23
B. Article 33
C. Article 27
D. Article 51
Correct Answer: C
Article 27 sets out the Council's voting rules.
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Does an abstention by a permanent Security Council member automatically veto a resolution?
A. Yes, always
B. No
C. Only in budget matters
D. Only if two permanent members abstain
Correct Answer: B
A permanent member may abstain without blocking adoption if the draft otherwise gets the required votes.
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A negative vote by a permanent member on a substantive Security Council draft resolution is called a:
A. Veto
B. Referral
C. Reservation
D. Quorum
Correct Answer: A
A negative vote by a permanent member can prevent adoption of a substantive resolution.
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How many affirmative votes are required for a Security Council decision?
A. Five
B. Seven
C. Ten
D. Nine
Correct Answer: D
Article 27 requires nine affirmative votes for Council decisions.
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A retiring non-permanent Security Council member is:
A. Automatically re-elected
B. Converted into a permanent member
C. Not eligible for immediate re-election
D. Appointed for five more years
Correct Answer: C
Article 23 provides that a retiring member is not eligible for immediate re-election.
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Non-permanent Security Council members are elected for terms of:
A. One year
B. Two years
C. Three years
D. Five years
Correct Answer: B
Elected members serve two-year terms.
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The five permanent members of the Security Council are commonly called the:
A. P5
B. G7
C. P10
D. N5
Correct Answer: A
China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States are known as the P5.
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Which country is NOT a permanent member of the UN Security Council?
A. China
B. Russian Federation
C. United Kingdom
D. Germany
Correct Answer: D
Germany is not one of the five permanent members.
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How many non-permanent members are elected to the Security Council?
A. Five
B. Ten
C. Eight
D. Twelve
Correct Answer: B
Ten non-permanent members serve alongside the five permanent members.
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How many permanent members are on the Security Council?
A. Five
B. Four
C. Six
D. Ten
Correct Answer: A
Five states are permanent members of the Security Council.
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How many members sit on the UN Security Council?
A. 10
B. 12
C. 20
D. 15
Correct Answer: D
The Security Council consists of 15 members.
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What is the primary responsibility of the UN Security Council?
A. Global public health
B. International trade rules
C. Maintenance of international peace and security
D. World heritage protection
Correct Answer: C
The Charter gives the Security Council primary responsibility for international peace and security.
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Which body approves the budgets of UN peacekeeping operations?
A. Security Council alone
B. General Assembly
C. International Court of Justice
D. World Bank
Correct Answer: B
The General Assembly approves peacekeeping budgets, largely through its Fifth Committee.