UN History
Where is the UN Headquarters located?
New York City, USA and Geneva, Switzerland
How do you request to speak in committee
Raising a placard
What is a Roll Call?
The "List passing" of delegates that will also establish their position in the committee (present/present and voting)
Define MODEL UN
An academic activity where student model the function of the United Nations and attempt to solve real or fictional issues
Name of the TNY General Assembly President
Amara Camacho
The UN currently has ___ many member states
193
What is the first thing you do when you enter committee?
Ask for a point of personal privilege
What is a Speaker's List?
A formal reading of documents where ordinary/extraordinary sessions of questions may be raised.
Define PLACARD
A "Name Tag" for other delegates to identify delegations
Name of the TNY General Assembly Moderator
Mateo Ramirez
What is the purpose of the UN?
To establish international peace and security
What is just cause for a warning?
Disrespect, plagiarism, or use of AI
What is a Moderated Caucus?
A less formal debate where delegates may ask questions without the need to open a QnA session.
Define PLAGIARISM
The stealing of someone's work without crediting the original author
Name of the TNY General Assembly Secretary
Agnes Corea
When was the UN made?
October 24th, 1945
What motion is used when a delegate needs to engage in a personal matter? (ex. using the bathroom)
Point of personal privilege
What is an Unmoderated Caucus?
A division of the committee to work on documents (working or resolution papers)
Define SPONSOR
An author or primary contributor to a working paper or resolution paper
GA Topic
The Sovereignty Crisis: The Struggle Between Global Forces and National Constitutional Order
What are the 5 permanent members of the UN? (G5)
USA, UK, France, China, Russia
When do you use a right of reply?
Rarely, but when a personal attack is made toward a delegate
How can the flow of the debate be affected?
By raising motions
Define SOVEREIGNTY
The authority of a state to govern itself or another state
Example of A Sovereignty Crisis
Russia/Ukraine
USA/Venezuela
Cuba
Iran/Israel&USA