The Council

What was the League of Nations' Council?

The Council was an organisation that met more regularly than the Assembly, to oversee the day-to-day operations of the League of Nations.

How did the League of Nations' Council work?

The Council was an organisation that sat above the Assembly in the League's structure. It met more regularly than the Assembly - around 5 times a year.

Who was involved with the League of Nations' Council?

The Council had eight members:

• ❖ Four permanent members - Britain, France, Italy and Japan.
• ❖ Four temporary members (which was increased to nine in 1926), who were elected for three years at a time.

What was the role of the League of Nations' Council?

The Council was the organisation that made decisions for the League. It was the council that could issue punishments: for example, moral condemnation or an economic sanction.

What was the League of Nations Council's power of veto?

The Council had the power of veto. This meant that it could overrule any decisions or votes made by the Assembly, even if that vote had been unanimous.

What problems did the League of Nations' Council?

The League of Nations was meant to be an international organisation where everyone was equal, but the Council clearly demonstrated that some countries were more powerful than others. The Council was one way in which countries such as Britain and France were able to dominate the League.