General Knowledge
What is the principal body of UN that serves as the chief deliberative, policy making and representative organ of the United Nations?
General Assembly
Who moderates debate, keeps time, regulates points and motions and enforces the rules and procedures? AKA moderator
Chair
What would the delegate in GA do if he needs to use the washroom?
Request Point of Personal Privilege, after the speaker has finished speaking.
Someone who acts as a representative of a member state or as an observer in a committee at a conference.
A delegate
"I am delighted to attend this prestigious conference. I, representing the Republic of India would like to say that..."
Use of personal pronouns - "I"
What is the following collection of objectives called? :
no poverty; zero hunger; good health and well-being; quality education; gender equality; clean water and sanitation; affordable and clean energy; decent work and economic growth; industry, innovation and infrastructure; reduced inequalities; sustainable cities and communities; responsible consumption and production; climate action; life below water; life on land; peace, justice, and strong institutions; and partnerships for the goals
UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Before the voting procedures begin, the chair should ensure that the admins have done what two things?
1. secured the door
2. suspend note passing
What is the difference between "Present" and "Present and Voting" in roll calls?
Present and Voting means the delegate may not abstain in any of the voting procedures to follow.
Time against the amendment has elapsed but a delegate raises a motion to extend time against the amendment in a closed debate.
Closed Debate time cannot be extended. No more additional speeches will be allowed.
What is the "Motion to divide the house?" When is it used?
Motion to divide the house is called by a delegate when there seems to be no clear majority after a voting procedure. Once called, the chair should read through the roll call list and ask each delegate to respond either for or against. There is no abstaining under this motion.
It is the first day and the session is back to order after a short break. This is approximately in the middle of the session, when opening speeches are not yet over. The delegate of Netherlands makes a 'Motion to adjourn the meeting'
Making a 'Motion to Adjourn the Meeting' will be out of order in the middle of the meeting.
What are the five permanent members (P5) of Security Council?
United States, China, France, Russia, and the United Kingdom
What is the situation known as when there are more than 50% votes for a motion/ resolution? What about 66%?
50% = Simple Majority
66% = Supermajority
True of False: If the amendment to the second degree passes, the amendment to the first degree fails
False; all parts of the amendment passes!
The delegate of Egypt is following improper parliamentary procedure, by using personal pronouns frequently and is sharing wrong information. The delegate of South Africa raises a Point of Order, without interrupting the speaker.
No Mistake! TRICK QUESTION! :P
Which country was the latest addition to the UN?
South Sudan in 2011
What is the difference between Open Debate and Closed Debate?
Open Debate Time: can be extended, only entertained during time on the resolution as a whole
Closed Debate Time: cannot be extended, entertained during amendments
FIX A DRAFT RESOLUTION AND FIND ALL ERRORS! Find 8/13 errors (bonus 200 points if you can find the other 5!)
1. 2 spaces before "THE HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL"
2. un-italicize "Renouncing"
3. Preamb clauses end with a comma
4. "Recognises" should not be italicized
5. Operative clauses end with a semi-colon
6. un-bold "Encourages"
7. un-italicize "Asks"
8. Clause 3 sub-clause b: sub clauses begin with lowercase
9. Sub-sub clauses also begin with lowercase
10. UNDP - acronym must be written out on first appearance
11. Last clause of resolution must end with a period.
12. Sub-sub-sub clauses are not allowed
13. Hanging clauses should be identified and rejected (cannot have only one sub-clause)
The delegate of South Sudan is speaking. The delegate of Haiti raises his placard. The chair recognizes him and asks which point he rises to. The delegate of Haiti says 'Point of Parliamentary Inquiry'
The delegate of Haiti should not have interrupted the delegate of South Sudan. The only points that can interrupt a speech is "Point of Personal Privilege" and "Point of Order"