7.5a

Question 1

Who are the UN Security Council

Answer 1

were set up after WW2 in 1945. This included the USA, UK, Soviet Union (Russia), and Republic of China and France

Question 2

Purpose of UN Security Council

Answer 2

Act as world police

guarantee peace around the world

Question 3

Member of UN Security Council

Answer 3

China, France, Russia (formerly the Soviet Union), the United Kingdom, and the United States are permanent members of the council

At any one time there are 10 non-permanent members who serve for two years each

Question 4

Criticisms of UN Security Council

Answer 4

Any of 5 superpowers can veto a decision

USA, UK and France often vote as one against Russia and China – this means that there is a deadlock

In last 50 years the UK, USA and France have often tried to get an agreement and then take action themselves.

This undermines the collective security the UN is trying to achieve.

Question 5

Are superpowers global police

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

What are global police

Answer 6

informal term for a state which seeks or claims global hegemony. Act as peacekeepers