Debate
Motions
Points
Vocabulary
100
This is the first step of the conference, when the Chair takes attendance to see which countries are there
Roll Call
100
Once you make a motion, it must be _________ by another delegation before it can be voted on.
Seconded
100
When you want to make a point, you must do this so the Chair can call on you to speak.
Raise your placard
100
What is written on your placard?
Your country/delegation name
200
Opening speeches can be a maximum of ___ seconds long.
90
200
What are the two types of majorities needed for the different motions to pass?
Simple majority (>50%) and 2/3 majority
200
You make this kind of point when you have a question about procedure.
Point of Inquiry
200

This is the person that moderates the debate and that will call on you when you want to make a point or motion.

The Chair

300
This is one of the three types of debate. It is how the conference begins and includes opening speeches.
Formal Debate
300

Can you interrupt the speaker to make a motion?

No

300
You make this kind of point when you think the Chair has made a mistake concerning procedure.
Point of Order
300
When is a resolution made? (At what point of the day?)
At the end of the conference
400
During this type of debate, delegates can get up and speak freely to other delegations in the room.
Unmoderated Caucus
400
A Motion to Suspend Debate is used when you want to start a _________?
Moderated or Unmoderated Caucus
400
This kind of point addresses personal discomfort.
Point of Personal Privelege
400
When the floor is _______, someone else is speaking.
Closed
500
This is the traditional type of debate during which delegates are seated and are called on to speak, one at a time.
Moderated Caucus
500
When you want to start voting, you make this kind of motion. It is the only motion that requires a 2/3 majority
Motion to Close Debate
500
This type of point allows you to ask other delegations questions about something they have said or proposed.
Point of Information
500
What does it mean to "have the floor"?
If you have the floor, you have the right to speak.
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