UN Security Council Membership and Roles

The video explains the formation and evolution of the UN Security Council, initially formed after World War II to prevent future conflicts. The original members were the USA, USSR, UK, and China, with France later added. The USSR and Britain had concerns about the council's composition, leading to compromises. Changes in membership occurred in 1971 with the recognition of the People's Republic of China and in 1991 when Russia replaced the USSR.

What is the primary role of the UN Security Council?

• To manage global economic policies

• To oversee international trade agreements

• To arbitrate international disputes

• To conduct global health research

What was the main reason for the creation of the UN Security Council after World War II?

• To manage global economic policies

• To prevent future wars through arbitration

• To oversee international trade agreements

• To conduct global health research

Which countries were the initial members of the UN Security Council?

• USA, USSR, UK, Japan

• USA, USSR, UK, France

• USA, USSR, UK, Republic of China

• USA, USSR, UK, Germany

Why did the USSR have concerns about the initial composition of the Security Council?

• They wanted more European countries included

• They wanted more Asian countries included

• They saw it as dominated by the US and its allies

• They were concerned about economic policies

Which country did the US propose as a fifth member to address the USSR's concerns?

• Brazil

• Japan

• India

• Germany

Which country did not want to join the Security Council despite being proposed?

• India

• Japan

• Brazil

• Germany

Why did Britain push for France to be included as a permanent member?

• France had a strong military

• France wanted a major voice in international relations

• France was economically powerful

• France had a large population

Which two countries agreed with the inclusion of France as a permanent member?

• UK and China

• USA and UK

• USSR and China

• USA and USSR

When did the People's Republic of China become the officially recognized China in the UN?

• 1961

• 1981

• 1971

• 1991

What significant change occurred in the UN Security Council in 1991?

• The inclusion of Germany

• The inclusion of India

• The dissolution of the USSR and inclusion of Russia

• The inclusion of Japan