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

If you want to make a motion, what do you have to do?

Raise your placard, wait to be called on, and then say, "Motion to..."

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 needs to happen before the Speakers' List can begin?

Some needs to say, "Motion to open debate"

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.

Speakers' List

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

How do you ask for a moderated or an unmoderated caucus?

"Motion for an Unmoderated Caucus with a total time of x minutes." "Motion for a Moderated Caucus with a total time of x minutes and a speaking time of y seconds."

400
This kind of point addresses personal discomfort.
Point of Personal Privelege
400

Who is the person who helps the delegates writes resolutions?

The director

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

Motion to Move to Voting Procedure

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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