Correct option is B
Correct Answer: B. 2 years
Explanation:
The term for non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is 2 years.
Information Booster:
Key Facts About Non-Permanent Members:
Composition of the UNSC:
The Security Council has 15 members:
5 permanent members: China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
10 non-permanent members: Elected for a 2-year term.
Election of Non-Permanent Members:
The non-permanent members are elected by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Elections are held every year to replace five members whose terms are expiring.
Geographical Representation:
Non-permanent seats are distributed geographically:
5 seats: African and Asian countries.
1 seat: Eastern European countries.
2 seats: Latin American and Caribbean countries.
2 seats: Western European and other countries.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Participate in decision-making and discussions on global peace and security.
Have voting rights but no veto power, which is reserved for the permanent members.
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