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100
When can one raise all points or motions?
When the chair asks for points or motions.
100
What umbrella-themed uprising is currently happening in the world and where?
Umbrella Revolution in Hong Kong
100
What is the largest committee of the UN?
General Assembly
100
Name at least three types of motions
Motion to introduce a... moderated/unmoderated caucus amendment resolution open the floor close the debate etc
100
What is the General Speakers List, and what happens if it is exhausted (no one on it)?
"Backbone of the debate" If exhausted, the debate will end.
200
What is a point of personal privilege?
When something is stopping you personally from best functioning in the committee and you wish to raise the issue.
200
Name two countries currently heavily affected (as in, lots of actual people getting infected) by Ebola.
Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea
200
Which UN organ deals with refugees?
UNHCR
200
If someone offends your country in their speech, what action may you take?
Right of reply?
200
What are the two types of clauses in a resolution and how do they differ?
Preambulatory & operative clauses. -Preambs explain, contextualize, refer to relevant resolutions/decisions from the past, and make general statements on the topic -Operative clauses state what the committee actually plans to do
300
What is a point of information?
When you need factual information from the chair.
300
Which famous actress gave a speech on feminism to the UN?
Emma Watson
300
What does SOCHUM stand for?
Social, Cultural, Humanitarian
300
When should you refer to yourself by "I"?
Almost nevurrrr
300
Name the main organs of the United Nations (5+1)
General Assembly, Secretariat, Security Council, ECOSOC, ICJ + Trusteeship Council
400
If you don't know a procedural topic, what point do you raise?
Point of parliamentary inquiry
400
Which Western-European country recognized Palestine recently?
Sweden In total 135 UN Member States recognize Palestine (70% of member states, and 80% of world population)
400
Which committee deals with weapons?
DISEC (Disarmament and International Security Committee)
400
Who needs to agree for an amendment to be friendly?
Resolution writers and (sometimes) signatories
400
What types of members does the Security Council have, what are the differences between them, and how are they elected?
P-5 (winners of WW2), veto power Non-permanent members (10), no veto, 5 elected annually from geographical constituencies for 2-year terms by the GA (2/3 majority).
500
What point do you raise when you need to go to the toilet?
You don't. :)
500
What was the change in the US Senate this week?
Republicans won majority
500
Which member nations have the power to block resolutions from passing in the ECOFIN?
None
500
The State of Palestine has what status and powers in the UN?
Observer state. May introduce resolutions, may not vote except in procedural matters.
500
What are the two types of changes that can be proposed to a draft resolution, and what is the procedure to propose, debate, and adopt each?
1. Motion to introduce an amendment ( Must be seconded/be signed by x number of delegates as per the rules of the conference. Procedural matter, simple majority) 2. 2 speakers for and against the amendment 3. Vote on the amendment (2/3 majority needed)
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