Question

the u.n. takes a stand ♥
just for me: international cooperation
new york, new york. in what united nations (u.n.) secretary-general ban ki-moon called \a bold step by the international community,\ the u.n. general assembly has passed a resolution against the practice of capital punishment. the resolution calls for countries in which capital punishment is legal to dismiss all executions currently planned, \with a view to abolishing the death penalty.\ the u.n. also urges member countries to establish laws permanently banning capital punishment. it also calls upon countries that have already abolished the practice to avoid reintroducing it.
of the u.n.s 192-member world body, 187 member countries were present for the vote. there were 104 votes in favor of the resolution. there were 54 against it and 29 who chose not to vote. there were two previous attempts to have the u.n. general assembly ban the death penalty, in 1994 and 1999. both failed.
\i am particularly encouraged by the support ... from many diverse regions
question 6
based on the article, the reader can predict that ______
a. the 54 member countries that voted against the ban on capital punishment will start their own group similar to the u.n.
b. the impact of the u.n. resolution and the continued work of amnesty international may convince more countries to ban capital punishment.
c. the 54 member countries that voted against the ban on capital punishment will be asked to leave the united nations.
d. the impact of the u.s. decision may convince other countries that voted for a ban on capital punishment to change their minds.

Explanation:

The article states the UN passed a capital punishment ban resolution with growing support (previous attempts failed, now 104 in favor). It also notes the UN is pushing for abolition and permanent bans. Option B aligns with this trend: the resolution's momentum plus ongoing advocacy like Amnesty International's could persuade more nations to ban capital punishment. Other options are unsupported: there's no mention of opposing countries forming a new group (A), being expelled (C), or the U.S. convincing supporters to reverse (D).

Answer:

B. The impact of the U.N. resolution and the continued work of Amnesty International may convince more countries to ban capital punishment.