Parliamentary Procedure
Points and Motions
Resolutions
Position Papers
UN Bodies
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
This is what a resolution is called before it is turned in
What is a working paper
100
This type of committee usually requires position papers
What is a GA
100
This UN body provides humanitarian assistance to children and mothers in developing nations
What is UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund)
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
Without this your position paper will be considered plagarism
What are citations
200
This UN body is a specialized agency in the UN dedicated to international public health
What is WHO (World Health Organization)
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
A typical position paper for a collegiate conference is around this long
What is one page
300
This general assembly committee deals with topics that center around disarmament, global issues, and threats to peace that jeopardize international security
What is 1st DISEC (Disarmament and International Security)
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
This section of your position paper allows you and our country to share your unique and creative ideas to solve the problem at hand
What are proposed solutions
400
This UN body works to promote sustainability economically, socially, and environmentally
What is ECOSOC (Economic and Social Council)
500
This type of dress is the only form of clothing acceptable in committee
What is western business attire
500
If this motion passes, the committee will go around the room and each delegate will be given the chance to give a short speech explaining their policy.
What is round robin
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
This is where you can usually find information about the expectations the chair has for your position paper
What is the topic guide
500
This UN agency's mandate is to protect and support refugees
What is the UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner on Refugees)
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