The veto power within the United Nations Security Council can be exercised by which of the

A) Any non-permanent member with a two-thirds majority vote

B) All ten non-permanent members acting unanimously

C) Any of the five permanent members

D) The Secretary-General in consultation with the General Assembly

Explanation

The veto power is exclusively held by the five permanent members of the UN Security Council: China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. A single 'no' vote from any of these members can block a resolution.

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The veto power within the United Nations Security Council can be exercised by which of the following member categories?

Explanation