Why Do Countries Have Different Numbers of Votes at the UN?

Imagine you're in a big group where everyone gets to vote on what to do. Some people only get one vote, but others have more votes, like having five friends who all vote for them together. That’s how the UN voting system works: some countries have more power because they have more votes.

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A small country gets one vote in a big meeting where bigger countries have more say.
Imagine you're on a team where your friend has three votes and you only get one.
A group of five friends can all block decisions if they disagree.

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