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Chapter 7 of the Charter explicitly authorizes the Security Council to use military force against aggression only if:

Correct answer: B. the nonviolent means called for in Chapter 6 have failed

  • A. it is authorized by a 2/3 majority of the permanent members of the Security Council
  • B. the nonviolent means called for in Chapter 6 have failed
  • C. a peacekeeping operation has been deployed and has failed to prevent the aggressor from advancing or continuing the use of violence
  • D. it is approved unanimously by the General Assembly

Explanation

Chapter VII permits coercive action when peaceful measures have proved inadequate, which is the principle reflected in option b. More precisely, Article 42 follows inadequate measures under Article 41, rather than requiring a prior peacekeeping mission or General Assembly approval.

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