Model UN Basics
The organization simulated in Model UN.
What is the United Nations?
To speak, delegates must be recognized by this person.
What is the Chair?
The first thing a delegate should do when meeting allies in an unmoderated caucus.
What is introduce themselves?
This is the main committee where all member states gather.
What is the General Assembly?
A resolution is written to solve this.
Model UN participants represent these during conferences.
What are countries?
The correct way to propose a change to the agenda.
What is a motion?
A group of countries working together on a shared idea is called this.
What is a bloc?
A committee that focuses on global peace and security.
What is the Security Council?
This part of a resolution explains why action is needed.
What is the preambulatory clause?
The opening speech a delegate gives to introduce their position.
What is a position statement/policy statement?
The term used when the committee takes a break for informal discussion.
What is a moderated caucus?
This happens when a delegate forms alliances but stays loyal to their own country’s policies.
What is diplomacy?
This committee addresses international health issues.
What is the World Health Organization (WHO)?
This section of a resolution outlines specific steps to be taken.
What are operative clauses?
A meeting where delegates work together on a shared document.
What is a committee session?
This action ends a debate or discussion.
What is moving to close debate?
Before writing a resolution, delegates often prepare this type of plan.
What is a working paper?
A group focusing on children's rights and welfare.
What is UNICEF?
A way to make changes to a resolution before voting.
What is an amendment?
The term for Model UN gatherings that mimic real-world UN operations.
What are conferences?
The list of topics to be discussed in order of priority.
What is the agenda?
This type of leadership helps unite groups with differing opinions.
What is consensus-building?
This environmental committee often discusses climate change.
What is UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme)?
A resolution that passes becomes this.
What is an official document (or agreed-upon action)?