MUN TERMS
What does a delegate say when they want to go to the bathroom or to turn down the AC?
point of personal privilege
What is a policy statement?
a statement that states what a country's stance on an issue is.
What are the "facts and statistics" at the start of a resolution called?
Preambulatory clauses
The US Supreme Court is currently ruling on disowning the state of Montana
false
What's wrong with the question: "why did the delegate write this clause?"
vague, answers may vary
When chairs ask if there are any ....... on the floor, they're asking if there are any questions.
points of information
Should your policy statement/speech be a page long?
nope
What is an operative clause?
an operative clause is a written solution (one of at least six in a resolution) that the main and co-submitters add to a resolution in order to help tackle/solve the topic.
A presidential candidate of France is calling for the ban of Muslim names.
true....
What's wrong with the question: "Can the delegate elaborate on clause 1 subclause a where it says, '.....'?"
It's phrased as a yes or no question.
What does a delegate say when they want to point out either a mistake or an offensive comment another delegate made?
Point of order
Is it necessary to include a complete account of your country's history in your policy speech?
please don't. no
Which of the following should be the last thing in your resolution: the last word of your resolution, a full stop, a semi colon, or "thank you"?
A full stop
Nearly 20 years after being ousted by a US-led military coalition, the Taliban have seized control of Afghanistan.
True
What's wrong with the question: "What does the delegate mean in this clause?"
it's too vague. specify which part of the clause you're referring to
What term can interrupt the speaker?
Point of personal privilege
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Name 3 preambulatory clauses/phrases.
Answers may vary
China signed a deal in June where they can track Chinese citizens' online activity
False... sounds real tho
What's wrong with asking: "When does the delegation suggest that they implement the solutions in clause 3 and why?"
It's two questions in one. When you're called upon, you can only ask one question (unless you request to ask another by saying 'request follow up')
What does a delegate say when another delegate is going off topic?
Orders of the day
Critical thinking: (ONLY NEW DELEGATES CAN ANSWER) Name a reason you can name another country in your policy speech.
Answers may vary, but when the country you mention is apart of the topic (usually when it's about territorial disputes)
Name 7 operative phrases
Answers may vary.
The United States is currently sending militant troops to Cyprus amid current internal conflict
False
What's is wrong with asking another delegate:" Can the delegate rephrase their question?"
You ask the chair that, not a delegate.