True or false Everyone in the Security Council has veto power

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Lisa Huynh

24 May, 17:16

True or false Everyone in the Security Council has veto power

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Denise Hanson · Answer 1

This is false some people don't have veto power

Jovany Wise · Answer 2

The statement that everyone in the Security Council has veto power is false.

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The United Nations Security Council has the primary responsibility of maintaining international peace and security. The council is composed of 15 members from which 10 and non-permanent and 5 permanent members: China, The United States, France, Russia and The United Kingdom. The veto power is only granted to the permanent members of the council, and not to all 15 members.