Outline the structure and purpose of the United Nations Security Council

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Terry Wright

11 July, 23:17

Outline the structure and purpose of the United Nations Security Council

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Charlize Reynolds · Answer 1

Structure of the UN

It consists of 11 members, five permanent members who are China, France, Russia, USA and UK and six non-permanent members elected by the UN General assembly for a two year term. Each of the five permanent members have a veto power.

The main aim of the security council, one of the six organs is for the maintenance of peace and approval of peace keeping missions of the UN.