Points and motions Pt 1
How many different types of points is there? name them.
Point of order, point of inquiry, point of personal privilege, point of information
True or false:
motions always require a vote to pass
true
true or false:
you are allowed to bring notes to help with your resolutions
false.
what happens if you do?
How long should your opening speech last?
90 seconds
Voting. define. what it means to be for, abatain, and against a resolution
for - support
against- don't support
abstain - neutral
when should you call for a "point of order" ?
you call for a "point of order" when you want to correct a procedural error.
example: the chair forgot roll call.
when should you call for a "point of personal privilege" ?
you call for a "point of Personal privilege" when you need to express a personal concern
example: the room is too warm, your placard broke, you can't hear, can't see, etc.
what is some of the materials you are allowed to bring to your conference day?
- OpeningSpeeches
● Notes about country,countrypolicy,or the topic
● Articles about country, countrypolicy, or the topic
● Parliamentary Procedure Cheat Sheet
● Presentations and resources from the Aula Virtual ● Blankpiecesofpaper
What happens if you don't use all your time when speaking?
you yield your time
how many votes are required to close debate and move into voting procedure.
2/3 (two thirds) majority
when should you call for a "point of inquiry" ?
you call for a "point of inquiry" when you need to ask the dais a question regarding conference procedure.
when should you call for a "point of information" ?
you call for a "point of information " when you need to ask a delegate a question so that they can clarify.
T OR F
I can bring my laptop/tablet to use with all of my PERMITTED material.
false. NO technology allowed at the conference
How do you motion to open for the opening speeches.
"Honorable chair, Spain motions to open the speakers list for a total time of __ mins with a speaking time of 90 seconds"
Number of Votes needed to Pass a Resolution
50% of the committee +1
How do you raise a point in the committee?
1. raise your placard and get called
2. state the point that you are going to raise
example: point of order, I was not added to the speakers list
give 3 examples of things you can motion for
for a moderated caucus , for an unmoderated caucus, for break
difference between signatories vs sponsors
signatories are those in support. sponsors are those actively participating during the resolution writing process
what are the different types of yields? +explain them
you can yield your time to
-the chair (no one gets your leftover time)
-point of information (to ask questions/ ask to clarify something that you didn't understand)
-to another delegation
what does it mean to motion to adjourn
how many votes do you need in order to adjourn
this motion to end the committee at the end of the day. It will pass automatically. No need to count or say who is opposed.
This year's topic is "Threats to freedom" explain. +what subcategories of freedom does this include?
Censorship, Drugs,Totalitarianism and Illiteracy
properly motion for a moderated caucus.
"Motion to move into a Moderated Caucus for a total time of ___ minutes and a speaking time of ___ seconds on the topic of ______"
(FOR 700 POINTS*** BUT if you get it wrong its minus 300)
difference between perambulatory clause vs operative clause
Give 3 examples of each
preambulatory clauses, which present the issue or recalls past efforts, each starting with the words cited below, in italics. These clauses are indented and separated by commas. (ends with "-ing")
Examples: Reaffirming, Realizing, Recalling, Recognizing, Regretting, Taking into account, Underlining, Wishing, Welcoming
___Then the operative clauses, which propose solutions.
Examples: Accepts, Appeals, Appreciates, Approves, Authorises, Calls, Commits, Condemns, Decides, Declares, Demands, Deplores
difference between moderated caucus vs unmoderated. explain the procedure, and what goes on in both.
Moderated Caucus- a moderated caucus has a specific topic, time limit and speaking time
ex-"The delegate from Sudan would like to propose a
5 minute moderated caucus with 30 second speaking time on the topic of humanitarian aid"
(500 points for you +++ 300 points to a team of your choice +100 to a different team)
what was the hardest part about GC? what was the easiest? What advice would you give to the future class? (THIS IS EASY POINTS so in order for me to give them to you, take a minute to talk about it with your group and come up with constructive advice)
Now SAME question to a team of your choice! answers must be different from the first team.
ONE MORE TIME for the third group.
thank you guys so much for being so helpful this year of GC! you guys will do amazing next week <3333