Flashcard sets with a 'security council' term meaning 'i. has 15 members 1. 5 permanent, 10 non-permanent ii. permanent members in 1945- us, ussr, great britain, france, china iii. permanent members today- us, russia, great britain, france, china. iv. originally 11 members until 65 v. germany and japan want in b/c have been paying 2nd and 3rd highest dues. vi. each member has one rep with one vote and permanent members have veto power. vii. one veto to stop action viii. must have nine votes with big five all for yes ix. if members don't vote not a veto x. must be one rep for each member always at headquarters xi. functions and powers 1. maintain peace and security 2. investigate disputes 3. suggest resolutions 4. determine threat to peace a. korea in 1950 and kuwait in 1991 5. call upon members for action against questionable behavior 6. take military action'

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