Veto power can be best described as :
(1) A special power enjoyed by all the members of the UN Security Council
(2) A negative vote which means 'I forbid'
(3) Monetary benefits given to the permanent members of the UN
(4) A special power enjoyed by the Secretary General of the UNO
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option 2 - 2 (A negative vote which means 'I forbid')
In taking decisions, the Security Council proceeds by voting. All members have one vote. However, the permanent members can vote in a negative manner so that even if all other permanent and non-permanent members vote for a particular decision, any permanent member’s negative vote can stall the decision. This negative vote is the veto.