Waec Model Questions Vol1 2019 Government Question 21

Practice objective / multiple choice question 21 from the 2019 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Government examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2019 Government Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 21 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2019 • GOVERNMENT • objective

In the United Nations Security Council, a resolution is adopted only if (i) at least nine of the fifteen members vote in favour, and (ii) none of the five permanent members cast a negative vote (a negative vote by any permanent member constitutes a veto). During a particular vote, the following results are recorded:\n\n- Permanent members: China votes 'yes', France votes 'yes', Russia abstains, United Kingdom votes 'yes', United States votes 'yes'.\n- Non‑permanent members (10 members): 6 vote 'yes', 2 vote 'no', and 2 abstain.\n\nBased on these results, does the resolution pass? Justify your answer.

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. Yes, the resolution is adopted.
B. Yes, the resolution is adopted with a veto.
C. No, the resolution is not adopted.
D. No, the resolution fails due to insufficient affirmative votes.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Yes, the resolution is adopted.

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2019 Government Question 21. It is one of the objective questions from the 2019 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Government examination.

Difficulty level: Hard .

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