Who actually has power at the United Nations?
Summary
At the United Nations, every country has one vote. However, only five countries can use a special power called the veto in the Security Council, which allows them to block decisions.Key Facts
- The UN has 193 member countries.
- Each country gets one vote in the UN General Assembly.
- Five countries in the Security Council have veto power.
- These five countries are China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
- The veto lets these countries stop decisions, even if most others agree.
- Money and political influence also affect how the UN works.
- The veto power gives those five countries more control over UN actions.
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