Miscellaneous terms
Groups of delegates who agree on certain principles. These blocs will work together to write draft resolutions, which they later introduce and vote on.
Blocs
A motion to formally begin the conference
Motion to open debate
Something a delegate may say when they need to ask a question
Point of inquiry
A summary of how a country sees the issue being discussed, its connection, and its policy proposals. These are submitted to the chairs before the conference
Position Paper
Britain's decision to divide South Asia by religion was partly intended to prevent these two countries from uniting and competing with Britain in the future.
India and Pakistan
A call to order. The chair will call for this if delegates get too loud or disrespectful.
Decorum
A motion to formally end the conference
Motion to close debate
Something a delegate may say if they have to use the bathroom
Point of personal priviledge
A change made to a draft resolution.
Amendment
Many Kashmiri people continue to fight for this political goal, wanting to end control from both India and Pakistan. What is the goal?
Independence
The object you raise to motion something, make a point, or vote.
Placard
A motion for the whole conference to take a break.
Motion to recess debate
To ask any questions to a delegate regarding a fact or statement made in their speech. It can be used as a method of attack or support.
Point of information
The final draft where the blocs' combined policy ideas are properly formatted and approved by the chair for both content and format. Once approved by the chai,r they can be discussed and, after debate closes, voted upon.
Draft Resolution
This Asian country, besides India and Pakistan, has also attempted to claim parts of Kashmir
China
Facilitate debate according to the Rules of Procedure. They are seated in the front of the committee room and can call on delegates to speak, time speeches, open the floor to motions, and facilitate votes on motions offered by the delegates. At the end of the conference, they choose the delegates to receive the diplomatic awards. They also often give feedback to the delegates.
Chairs
A discussion on a subtopic within the general topic, chosen by a delegate and passed by a majority. Delegates must clarify the total length, individual speaking time, and subtopic.
Moderated Caucus
Directed at the chairs and asking for an explanation or simplification of something that's already been stated.
Point of clarification
The first draft of ideas in writing, which is compiled by the different blocs. They do not need to be written in resolution format, but are often written as complete clauses.
Working Papers
This event in 1947 didvided British India into two countries, India and Pakistan, based mainly on religion
Partition
When a motion, working paper, or draft resolution is open to discussion and voting is is ________
On the floor
Once passed, delegates get out of their seat and move freely around the room. During this time, they can lobby, negotiate with other delegates and blocs, and write draft resolutions.
Unmoderated Caucus
Something a delegate may say if they think something doesn't follow policy
Point of parliamentary procedure
Parts of a draft resolution that detail the policies and explain what the draft resolution is going to do, as well as explaining why you are implementing the policies described. They can provide a background to the problem, legal precedent, and other supporting data.
Clauses
India and Pakistan fought wars over kashmir in these three years (Name one to get the point)
1947, 1965, 1999