General Knowledge
What is Model United Nations?
Model United Nations (MUN) is a simulation activity
where students role-play delegates to the
United Nations and simulate UN committees
The first committee session has begun, and the chair has just opened the floor for motions.
"Motion to open the speaker's list."
What is a point?
points give delegates a voice about committee proceedings
What are the three types of points, and when do you use each?
point of order- discrepancy in procedure, point of inquiry- ask a question about procedure, point of personal privilege- address a disruptive personal discomfort
What type of committees are held at a conference? (2)
GA and crisis
You are representing Poland in a committee on Post WWII reconstruction, and you would like to speak on repercussions.
"Motion for a 9 minute moderated caucus with 45 second speaking time on repercussions.", "Motion for a 5;30 on repercussions."
Those who get to speak during a moderated caucus are on a...
speaker’s list
You notice the chair forgot roll call at the beginning of a committee session.
"Point of order, the chair forgot to take roll call."
What are the two types of caucuses in a GA?
Moderated and unmoderated
You have been sending notes around the room and would like to have a group discussion with your fellow delegates.
"Motion for a 10 minute unmod/unmoderated caucus."
Motions that take more time/effort to execute are...
disruptive
You are sitting in the back and having trouble hearing the chair.
"Point of personal privilege? Could the chair speak up it is hard to hear from the back."
What is the required majority to move into voting ?
2/3
You have just completed a 10 minute unmoderated caucus, and would like to resume the unmod to finish discussion.
"Motion for a three minute extension of the unmod/unmoderated caucus.", "Motion for an extension of the unmod by half."
What do you say when you are out of material, but the timer is still running during your speaking time in a moderated caucus?
"I yield my time to the Chair."
Your committee has moved into voting, but you can't remember which resolution you are voting on.
"Point of inquiry? Are we voting on resolution 1 or 2?"
What are two ways to find information for research on your topic?
You are representing an environmental advocate in a committee on oil drilling. So far, your committee has only discussed financial implications. Propose a moderated caucus to address your concerns.
ex: "Motion for an 5;30 on the negative effects of oil drilling on climate change."
When you want to add time to a motion, it's called?
extension
Fill in the blank:
"Point of ____, the during author's panel, how many delegates are doing Q&A per bloc?"
Inquiry