Questions: Question 23 0.5 pts Which of the following countries is NOT a permanent member of the UN Security Council? China U.S. Russia Japan

Question 23
0.5 pts

Which of the following countries is NOT a permanent member of the UN Security Council?
China
U.S.
Russia
Japan
Transcript text: Question 23 0.5 pts Which of the following countries is NOT a permanent member of the UN Security Council? China U.S. Russia Japan
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Answer

The answer is Japan.

Explanation
Option 1: China

China is a permanent member of the UN Security Council. It has held this position since the establishment of the United Nations in 1945.

Option 2: U.S.

The United States is a permanent member of the UN Security Council. Like China, it has been a member since the UN's founding in 1945.

Option 3: Russia

Russia is a permanent member of the UN Security Council. It inherited this position from the Soviet Union, which was an original member since 1945.

Option 4: Japan

Japan is not a permanent member of the UN Security Council. While Japan has been elected as a non-permanent member several times, it does not hold a permanent seat.

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