Motions
This motion ends the meeting completely
Motion to Adjourn
You can’t hear the speaker.
Point of Personal Privilege
A simple majority means more than what fraction?
Half
You need to leave the room for the restroom.
Point of Personal Privilege
Who makes sure parliamentary procedure is followed?
The Chair
This motion pauses the meeting for a short break.
Motion to Recess
You’re confused about procedure
Point of Parliamentary Inquiry
What fraction is usually required to suspend the rules?
Two-thirds
The Chair accidentally skips your delegation on the speakers’ list.
Point of Order
What is the list of countries signed up to speak called?
The Speakers’ List
This motion ends debate and forces an immediate vote.
Motion to Move to the Previous Question
You think the rules aren’t being followed
Point of Order
If there’s a tie vote, does the motion pass or fail?
Fail
Debate has dragged on forever and you want to vote now.
Motion to Move to the Previous Question
What’s the name of the rules that guide debate?
Parliamentary Procedure
This motion proposes switching to informal discussion.
Motion for a Caucus (moderated or unmoderated)
You want to ask the Chair to clarify something.
Point of Inquiry
What’s it called when delegates say “aye” or “nay” to vote?
Voice Vote
You want to stop formal speeches and have a timed discussion with a moderator.
Motion for a Moderated Caucus
What do you propose when you want to change part of a resolution?
An Amendment
This motion delays discussion of a topic until later.
Motion to Table
You want to ask the speaker a direct question.
Point of Information
This type of vote records each delegate’s individual response.
Roll Call Vote
You want to suspend debate for informal conversations in groups.
Motion for an Unmoderated Caucus
True or False: Once debate ends, you immediately move into voting procedure.
True