Rules of Procedure
What's the difference between a point and a motion?
A motion moves committee forward, while a point addresses delegate rights or clarification
What's the difference between a preamb and an operative?
Preamb - defines the problem
Operatives - list solutions
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How many Member States are in the UN today?
What is the purpose of an UnMod?
To form alliances, negotiate, and draft resolutions
What is the main way delegates learn about events happening outside?
Crisis updates
What's the point do you raise if you can't hear the speaker?
Point of Personal Privilege
In a draft resolution, what section explains why the committee is acting?
What are the principal organs of the UN?
GA, Security Council, EcoSoc, Trusteeship, ICJ, Secretariat
What's another world delegates often use for "lobbying" in MUN?
Forming blocs
WHat are the two "rooms" in a Crisis Committee?
Front room and back room
How many votes are needed to pass a motion to close debate?
A 2/3rds majority
One writes and supports, other just wants to see it debated
What is a sponsor? What is a signatory?
USA, UK, Russian Federation, China, France
Order in committee. Extremely important, as this determines your diplomacy points.
Decorum
What is a JPD? When do you use it?
A Crisis Note written with another delegate. It’s used if arcs overlap, a shared objective is easier with two people, or conference rules allow extra arcs via JPDs.
True or False: a delegate can raise a Point of Order to ask the chair a question.
False. Points of Order can only critique the chair on procedure.
all sponsors agree
debated, then voted on
What is a friendly amendment? an unfriendly amendment?
Which UN body passed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948?
General Assembly
Notes that are sent to the chair should be addressed to the _____.
Dias
What are the three elements every crisis note should include?
Character, Objective, Detail
During roll call, what are the three possible responses and what do they mean?
Present, Present and Voting, Absent
Name two formatting rules that should be followed for a resolution to be accepted.
Must have numbered clauses and proper phrases, no bullet points
Peace and Security, Human Rights, and Development
Motions that are deemed inappropriate by the chair, unnecessary, or cannot be carried out because of time constraints are considered ____.
dilatory
What’s the difference between a directive and a crisis note? How can they work together?
Directives = front-room group actions.
Crisis notes = back-room personal moves.
Combine = hide your arc in public directives.