In designing the structure of the new United Nations,planners called for
A) a General Assembly in which select nations would have voting rights.
B) Germany and Japan to be added to the Security Council after 25 years.
C) the president of the UN to be selected from one of the five major powers.
D) each nation on the Security Council to have veto power over the others.
E) membership to be limited to one hundred nations.

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The planners called for each nation on the Security Council to have veto power over the others. This was meant to ensure that major powers had a strong voice in decision-making and could protect their interests. However, this has led to criticism that the veto power can lead to gridlock and prevent effective action by the UN.

In Designing the Structure of the New United Nations,planners Called