How many members are there in the Security Council?
How many members are there in the Security Council?
(A) 18
(B) 15
(C) 16
(D) 14
The United Nations Security Council is composed of 15 members. It has five permanent members who have veto power: China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. There are also ten non-permanent members who are elected by the General Assembly for a term of two years.
Permanent Members (5): China, France, Russian Federation, United Kingdom, United States.
Non-Permanent Members (10): Elected regionally for two-year terms.