War Crimes — Quiz

Question 5 • MASTER COURSE U.S. Government

What steps can the UN Security Council take when a country tests nuclear missiles?

Answer

It can pass a resolution condemning the action, then ask the General Assembly for permission to overthrow the government.

It can pass a resolution condemning the action, then impose a series of economic sanctions against the offending country.

It can ask the International Court of Justice for permission to impose economic sanctions, then intervene with peacekeeping troops.

It can send in troops to overthrow the government, then ask the International Military Tribunal to prosecute the leaders for war crimes.

Explanation

The Security Council can adopt a resolution condemning a country’s actions and, if it considers them a threat to international peace and security, impose measures such as economic sanctions. It does not need the International Court of Justice or General Assembly to authorize sanctions. The choices proposing to overthrow a government or prosecute its leaders through the International Military Tribunal do not describe the Council’s usual authority in this situation.

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