MUN Basics
What does MUN stand for?
Model United National
What does UN stand for?
United Nations
What is diplomacy?
The practice of managing relations between countries
What is a treaty?
A formal agreement between countries
What is a delegate?
A person representing a country
What is a Position Paper?
A document explaining a country’s position on a topic
Where is the UN headquarters?
New York City
What is negotiation?
Discussing to reach an agreement
What is sovereignty?
A country’s authority over itself and its territory
What is a motion?
A formal proposal to take an action
What is a resolution?
A formal document proposing solutions to an issue
Name one main UN organ.
General Assembly
What is an alliance?
An agreement between countries to cooperate
What is international humanitarian law?
Rules that protect people during armed conflict
What is a point of order?
A question about whether procedure is being followed correctly
What is an amendment?
A proposed change to a resolution
What organization is responsible for international public health?
WHO
What is consensus?
General agreement among participants
What is the UN Security Council’s main responsibility?
Maintaining international peace and security
What is an unmoderated caucus?
A period when delegates can freely discuss and negotiate
What is the purpose of a resolution in MUN?
To propose solutions and actions to address an international issue
How many permanent members does the Security Council have?
5
What is multilateral diplomacy?
Diplomacy involving three or more countries
What is the veto power of the permanent Security Council members?
The ability to block a substantive resolution
What is a moderated caucus?
A structured debate where delegates speak on a specific subtopic