What is the general legal character of a resolution of the United Nations General Assembly?
Correct answer: D. It is generally recommendatory rather than binding
- A. It has no legal relevance in any circumstance
- B. It automatically overrides every national constitution
- C. It is always binding on all states as a Security Council order
- D. It is generally recommendatory rather than binding
Explanation
Most General Assembly resolutions are recommendations and do not create binding obligations in the same way as Security Council decisions under the Charter. They may nevertheless contribute to political practice or evidence of legal opinion in particular contexts.
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