MUN Basics
A representative of a country or organization at a Model UN conference.
What is a delegate?
A request for clarification on procedural matters during a session.
What is a Point of Inquiry?
A preliminary version of a resolution to be debated and amended.
What is a Draft Resolution?
The individuals who facilitate the meeting and ensure the rules are followed.
Who are the Chairs?
The practice of maintaining order and proper behavior during a Model UN session.
What is decorum?
A challenge to the procedure or conduct of a meeting.
What is a Point of Order?
Delegates who write and support a draft resolution.
Who are Sponsors?
A representative of a country or organization at a Model UN conference.
What is a Delegate?
A formal proposal put forward by a delegate for discussion or decision.
What is a motion
A request concerning the personal comfort and well-being of a delegate.
What is a Point of Personal Privilege?
Delegates who support a draft resolution but do not necessarily agree with every clause.
What are Signatories?
The respectful title used to address the chairperson in a Model UN session.
Who is the Honorable Chair?
A list of speakers in a Model UN session who will give their speeches in order.
What is the Speaker's List?
A request to provide information relevant to the debate or discussion.
What is a Point of Information?
The action clauses in a resolution that describe what the committee will do.
What is an Operative Clause?
The individual responsible for keeping track of the proceedings and drafting reports.
What is a Rapporteur?
The act of giving up one's speaking time to another delegate or the chair.
What is yield?
A request for clarification on a point that has been made.
What is point of clarification
The clauses in a resolution that provide context and reasons for the actions being taken.
What is a Pre-ambulatory Clause?
The chief administrative officer of the Model UN conference.
What is a Secretary-General?