General
A sign which signifies your country
Placard
Attendance at the beginning of a model Un meeting is called?
Roll call
What is the process for requesting that a chair make an order called.
A motion
What is a moderated caucus?
a more focused form of debate where the Chair recognizes speakers directly to discuss a specific sub-topic
What is Canadas population?
About 38 million
The individuals who represent a country at the United Nations meetings
Delegate
Explain what happens in the speakers list
Once opened, delegates can choose to add their names to the list by raising their placards. Each delegate is given a set time to speak briefly about their standing on the overall topic
What is the right of reply?
When a delegate feels that their country has been directly insulted or misrepresented during a speech, they can request one
What does “abstain” mean?
this word means that you are officially choosing not to vote
What is the smallest country in the world?
Vatican City
Information outlining each delegations policies on the topics being discussed is called what…?
Position Papers
Where can you yield your remaining time to (3)?
Another delegate, Questions, the chair
What is the point of inquiry?
Used when a delegate believes that the Chair or another delegate has made a procedural error
What does it mean when a delegate says “pass”
This word means that you want to wait until everyone else votes before you cast your vote
Which continent has the most countries?
Africa
How many countries are there in the United Nations?
What is usually written during a unmoderated caucus?
Resolutions / draft resolutions
Which motion initiates an informal discusssion period?
Motion for a Unmoderated Caucus
What is a “bloc”
A group of countries with similar views
What does NATO stand for?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Name TWO of the principal organs/main bodies in the United Nations
General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council, Trusteeship Council, International Court of Justice, UN secretariat
What is the duration of a United Nations Conference?
They can range from 1 day to 1 week!!
Which motion ends the session for the day or for the conference?
Motion to Adjourn
What is a “quorum”
What is a unitary state?
a system of political organization in which most or all of the governing power resides in a centralized