Question

select the correct answers. which two statements are true of the united nations security council? its job is to uphold international law. it provides emergency services to victims of armed conflicts. it has five permanent member nations that have veto powers. it has the power to authorize military action.

Explanation:

• The United Nations Security Council has 5 permanent members (China, France, Russia, the UK, and the US) with veto power.
• It has the power to authorize military action under the UN Charter.
• The International Court of Justice (not the Security Council) is mainly responsible for upholding international law.
• The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (not the Security Council) provides emergency services to victims of armed conflicts.

Answer:

• It has five permanent member nations that have veto powers.
• It has the power to authorize military action.