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Question
Answer the following question briefly:
With reference to the General Assembly and Security Council of the UN, answer the following question:
Explain the veto power of the permanent members of the Security Council. What happens when the Security Council cannot take any action because of the veto?
Solution
A negative vote by anyone of the permanent members would lead to a cancellation of the resolution. This right to prevent action from being taken is known as the right to veto. When no action can be taken by the Security Council because of the veto, the General Assembly can deal with the crisis. It can take whatever action may seem appropriate to restore and maintain world peace.
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