General Assemblies
How many delegates are usually in a General Assembly committee?
30 to 40 delegates
What is the maximum number of people usually in a crisis committee?
About 30 people
What is the funny nickname used for a bloc?
Productive Cliques
What motion do you use to start debate at the beginning of a session?
Motion to Open Debate
True or False: GAs are MORE informal than crisis committees.
False: GAs are actually MORE formal (which makes them easier!)
Name a fictional example of a crisis committee topic.
Marvel, DC, Harry Potter
What is a bloc in MUN?
A group of delegates working together during a session to combine ideas and build a resolution
What point do you raise when you really need to use the bathroom?
Point of Personal Privilege
General Assembly topics are usually based on _______ issues. Give an example.
Real-world issues (Border Control & Immigration)
Name a historical example of a crisis committee topic.
Salem Witch Trials
What is the main purpose of forming a bloc?
To combine countries/ideas and gain more voting power to pass a stronger resolution
What motion do you use to end debate?
Which grade level are GAs best for?
Freshmen. They're the most beginner-friendly option!
What secret piece of writing do delegates send during a crisis committee?
Secret Crisis Notes
True or False: You should only join a bloc with countries that share the same policies as you.
Mostly true: aligned countries make for stronger blocs, but occasional cross-bloc cooperation happens
What point do you raise when you want to ask a factual or procedural question?
Point of Inquiry
Name TWO things that make a GA easier than a Crisis.
More formal structure, less speaking time required, larger group size (30 to 40 people), more predictable flow
What grade level is a crisis committee typically recommended for?
10th grade and up
What do blocs typically create together during the conference?
A working paper/draft resolution
What powerful motion do you use if another delegate insults your country and you want to respond?
Right of Reply