Parliamentary Procedure
Points and Motions
Resolutions
How-To Speeches
100
When representing a country, personal pronouns such as "I" can be used at this time
What is never
100
This motion starts debate and must be passed before anything else can happen
What is motion to open debate
100

What is a resolution called in the draft phase?

what is draft resolution paper
100

How do we open a speech

What is “thank you honorable chair”

200
Relevant information delegates should know about their country's past actions, voting record, supported foreign programs, etc
What is country policy
200
Delegates can motion for this if they have a question
What is point of inquiry
200
This is what the countries who contribute to a resolution are called
What are sponsors
200

How do we give the remainder of our time away to the chair?

What is “I yield the remainder of my time to the chair”

300
When a delegate answers this during roll call, they are not allowed to abstain during voting block
What is present and voting
300
A motion for this type of caucus has a set time frame and topic
What is moderated caucus
300
This type of clause explains detailed solutions to the topic at hand and makes up the bulk of the paper
What are operative clauses
300

How many times can a delegate yield their time to a fellow delegate?

What is once

400
During this type of debate, delegates discuss the topic informally amongst themselves, form blocks, and write resolutions or directives
What is unmoderated caucus
400
In a GA, after debate is opened delegates will motion for this to begin formal debate
What is motion to open speaker's list
400
These clauses introduce the resolution and often reference past UN efforts
What are pre-ambulatory clauses
400

When referring to another delegate’s claim, what do you call them?

What is their country

500
This type of dress is the only form of clothing acceptable in committee
What is western business attire
500

This motion is motioned to close or conclude debate

What is suspend/adjourn debate

500
This type of country signs a resolution to agree to hear it debated, not because they necessarily agree with it
What are signatories
500

What are the three types of yields we can make?

What is questions, delegates, or chair

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