MUN Terms
What does MUN stand for?
Model United Nations
Give an example for a motion for a moderated caucus!
What is a draft resolution?
The resolution made in the conference after multiple moderated and unmoderated caucuses
A secret note sent by a delegate to the crisis staff to execute actions outside of the committee room
Which officer is 1/4 Japanese and 3/4 Swedish?
Adam
What are the three main types of committees in MUN?
General Assembly, Specialized, Crisis
Give an example for a motion for an unmoderated caucus!
Ex: Motion for a 20 minute unmoderated caucus on Global Warming
What are preambulatory clauses?
Introductory statement to the draft resolution (similar to the Preamble to the US Constitution)
A written action plan used to instruct crisis staff to execute specific actions
Which officer likes to jump?
Ojas
What is a delegate?
A country or character represented by a student(s)
What is the meaning of a 6:45 moderated caucus?
6 speakers will each talk for 45 seconds
What are operative clauses?
Actionable solutions and specific steps proposed
What is a crisis update?
Breaking news announcement delivered by the crisis staff that changes the flow of the committee
Which officer plays the violin?
Jia
What is a chair?
Similar to a judge; judges each delegate’s performance and runs the committee sessions
What is the meaning of a 5:1 moderated caucus?
5 speakers will each talk for 1 minute
What is the difference between a sponsor and a signatory?
Sponsors: primary authors of a draft resolution
Signatories: does not necessarily support the resolution, but is in favor of it being discussed
What is a crisis arc?
The personal storyline your character pursues throughout committee sessions
Which officer runs cross country and track?
Sana
What is a position paper?
Research submitted before the conference, detailing topic background, delegation policy, solutions, etc.
What is wrong with this motion for a moderated caucus?
Motion for a 5:45 on Food Insecurity
You cannot evenly split 45 seconds into 5 minutes. It must be divisible!
What is the speaker's list?
An ordered queue maintained by the chair where delegates give speeches during committee sessions
What is the backroom?
The staff who run the behind-the-scenes of the crisis committee and track crisis notes, updates, directives, etc.
Which officer tore their ACL?
Sophia