Question

The structure of the Security Council is such that only some members have veto power. What commonality do these members share?

○ Each country has population over 700,000,000.
○ They are all permanent members and original member states.
○ They have each had a world war fought on their soil.
○ They each have massive military power.

Answer 1

The commonality shared by the members are that they are all permanent members and original member states. The correct option among all the members given in the question is the second option. These five countries of China, France, Russia, United States of America and United Kingdom have the veto powers.The other 20 members selected on a rotational basis do not have the veto powers.