Asked by Michael Fuller on Jun 11, 2024
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All important issues must receive ________ in order to pass through the UN General Assembly.
A) the support of at least one permanent member of the UN Security Council
B) a simple majority vote
C) a two-thirds-majority vote
D) a three-fourths-majority vote
UN General Assembly
A principal organ of the United Nations, comprising all member states, it serves as a forum for deliberating international issues covered by the UN Charter.
Simple Majority Vote
A voting system where the highest number of votes cast for any one candidate or option surpasses the number of votes for any other, without requiring more than half of total votes.
Permanent Member
An individual or state that holds constant membership in an organization or committee, often with special voting rights, such as the five permanent members of the UN Security Council.
- Investigate the repercussions of multinational organizations and treaties (e.g., United Nations, NATO, IMF) on the international politics and economy.
- Understand the mechanisms of the UN Security Council and General Assembly in global decision-making.
Verified Answer
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Akash RangeshJun 13, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
According to the UN Charter, important issues that require action by the General Assembly, such as the adoption of a new treaty or the suspension of a member state's voting rights, must receive the support of two-thirds of its members present and voting. A simple majority or a three-fourths majority is not sufficient for these types of decisions. Permanent members of the Security Council have a veto power, but this does not apply to the General Assembly.
Learning Objectives
- Investigate the repercussions of multinational organizations and treaties (e.g., United Nations, NATO, IMF) on the international politics and economy.
- Understand the mechanisms of the UN Security Council and General Assembly in global decision-making.