UN Basics
What year was the United Nations founded?
1945 [after WWII]
What is an operative clause?
[x2 points for an example]
Examples: Accepts, further proclaims, strongly condemns, supports, urges, includes
What is a free tool that losers use to prepare for a MUN conference
Chat GPT
What state is Keenan from?
Hawaii
When, where, and what time do we meet for clubs?
Every Wednesday, 5:30pm at the Art Building 210
Where is the United Nations headquarters?
New York City, USA
What is the phrase to ask a question to the Chair?
Point of Inquiry
What do you write before going to a MUN conference
Position Paper
What are Kennan's majors?
[One point for each]
PPLE and History
Who is the president of WU MUN?
Keenan Yoshizawa
How many member states are in the UN?
193
When are amendments included?
After a draft resolution is introduced and debated, but before the final vote, to make changes or improvements to the resolution
NGO is the abbreviation for...
Non-governmental organization
What year is Keenan graduating?
2027!
[Bonus!: x2]
Who was the short host of the OG "Jeopardy!"?
Art Fleming
Who is the current head of the UN (Secretary-General)?
Antonio Guterres
What does the flow of a conference look like?
[In General]
1. Opening of the Date (Roll Call and Agenda)
2. Debate (Opening statements, General Speakers List, Moderated and Unmoderated Caucuses)
3. Closing Debate (Present resolutions, Amendments, and voting procedures)
What is the most important document to read before entering a conference?
Background Guide
How many years did Keenan do MUN in high school?
2 years!
What forms of art work has Ellie done on the board before meetings?
- Ocean theme
- Space theme
- Spring Break Vacay theme
What are all the main bodies of the UN?
[Point for each correct answer]
General Assembly; Security Council; Economic and Social Council; Trusteeship Council; International Court of Justice; UN Secretariat
What are the two main types of motions?
[Must get both to receive points]
Motion for an Unmoderated/Moderated Caucus
What are some great sources to prepare you for a conference?
[Open-ended]
- CIA World Factbook
- UN Speeches on Youtube
What is Keenan's on-campus job?
Photography Editor for The Collegian
What are the future plans for MUN [Next Semester]?
Introducing a new class and lab-activity course