In which of the following matters placed before the UN General Assembly, a resolution by two-thirds majority of the members present and voting is required? 1. Admission of new members to the UN. 2. Election of the non-permanent members of the Security Council. 3. Election of members of the Economic and Social Council. Select the answer using the code given below:
- A. 1 and 2 only
- B. 2 and 3 only
- C. 1 and 3 only
- D. 1, 2 and 3 ✓
Correct Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Under Article 18 of the UN Charter, important questions such as the admission of new members and the election of members to the principal organs (Security Council, ECOSOC) require a two-thirds majority[cite: 1].
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