UK Government, the Law and Your Role
What is the main purpose of the United Nations Security Council?
ATo manage the UN's budget
BTo maintain international peace and security and authorise military action ✓
CTo set global trade rules
DTo manage the global response to climate change
Explanation
The UN Security Council's main purpose is to maintain international peace and security. It has five permanent members (UK, USA, France, Russia and China) who each have a veto on decisions.
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