Resolution Writing
Q: When writing a resolution color of your clauses should be _________
A: Different from everyone else’s
Q: What is the very first motion that can be used to start the committee?
A: Motion to open debate or motion to open PSL
Q: TRUE/FALSE: You are allowed to use pre-written resolutions and make a bloc with your school friends before the conference.
A: FALSE.
Q: What is the main difference between preambulatory clauses and operative clauses?
A: Preambulatory clauses address the current situation and don't do anything. Operative clauses change/make an impact on what the res does.
Q: What is the difference between the primary and secondary speaker’s list?
A: The primary speakers list is used to discuss the agenda order. The secondary speakers list is used after the agenda is set and is what all debate happens under. If any motions fail, we always come back to the SSL. If the SSL has no more speakers then committee goes into voting bloc.
Q: TRUE/FALSE: You should share all of your solutions, in your position paper or first speech.
A: FALSE.
Q: How should the verb for the preambulatory clause be formatted?
A: They must be italicized.
Q: What is the difference between a point of inquiry and a point of order?
A: Inquiry is used for asking the dais a question about parliamentary procedure. Order is used to correct an error made by the dais in procedure. We do not use order.
Q: TRUE/FALSE: You should share all of your ideas of solutions, which you will put on a resolution on the position paper.
A: FALSE.
Q: What is the difference between a friendly and unfriendly amendment?
A: A friendly amendment has the original sponsors of the resolution as sponsors/supporters of the amendment. An unfriendly amendment is one without the resolution sponsor's support. + voting procedures change. (Basically just don't do unfriendly amendments unless absolutely necessary)
Q: When can motion to divide the question be used? What is it?
A: Before voting on a resolution. Used to vote clause by clause.
Q: Name at least two essential traits of writing a successful position paper.
A: 1) Country’s position on the topic, 2) Country’s relation to the topic, 3) Proposal of solutions.
Q: What punctuation can be used for ending clauses? AND what do you put at the end of the very last clause?
A: Semicolons at end of clause, colons if next clause is under and indented, commas for preambs. Period at end of res
Q: When can motion to divide the house be used? What is it?
A: After voting on a resolution, the res didnt pass, number of abstentions is enough to make it pass. Delegates who abstained from voting must vote yay or nay on the resolution.
Q: How should you end all your speeches? + Give an example.
A: With a call to action - if you’d like to hear more please talk to me during the next unmod or send me a note.