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
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
Solution
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.