Procedural terms
This term is used when proposing change in the flow of debate, i.e., proposing to move from a moderated caucus to an unmod
What is a motion
This is the term for the caucus that is defined by delegates moving freely around the room and discussing proposals and solutions with other delegates
What is an Un-moderated Caucus
This term describes the draft of a bloc's resolution before submission to the chair
What is a working paper
This motion excuses the delegate proposing it to leave for the bathroom, a sip of water, or any other personal matter.
What is point of personal privilege
This continent is the only one to reach into all 4 hemispheres.
What is Africa
The special ability held by the five permanent members of the Security Council (China, France, Russia, the UK, and the USA) that allows them to prevent any Draft Resolution from passing
What is a veto
The Chairperson will announce each country’s name. After delegates hear their country, they should answer “present.”
What is a "Roll-Call"
A working paper after it is submitted to the Dais (Leadership Team)
What is draft resolution
This motion asks a question about procedure
What is motion for a point of inquiry
Juliana, a dog who fought in WWII, earned the Blue Cross Medal for extinguishing a bomb using what method?
What is peeing on it
When a speaker gives up the rest of their speaking time to either the chair, other delegates, or comments
What is a yield
This point is used when a delegate cannot hear the speaker.
What is a point of personal privilege?
A change to a Draft Resolution that does not require a vote if it is Friendly, if it is an Unfriendly amendment, then the committee will vote on it.
This motion breaks the session
What is motion to suspend the meeting
This president was also a licensed bartender, opening a bar in New Salem, Illinois with his friend, a raging alcoholic, who eventually forced the closure of the bar because he drank all the alcohol.
Who is Abraham Lincholn
Suspending the debate for a particular committee session; discussion can be resumed in the next scheduled session
What is to adjourn
This motion formally challenges the chair’s ruling.
What is an appeal to the chair’s decision?
Someone who made a significant contribution to the Resolution writing process.
What is a sponsor
This motion allows for informal debate for lobbying, writing solutions, and negotiating
What is motion for unmoderated caucus
This sixteenth century treat, now a halloween staple, was commonly ingested by the wealthy elite to cure diseases.
What is a mummy
The minimum number of delegates required for votes to pass in a Model UN committee
What is a quorum
During formal debate, this procedural move immediately ends discussion on the current topic and forces the committee into voting procedure, requiring a qualified majority in most committees.
What is a motion to close debate?
Clauses that help you to outline your solutions in an organized and easily understandable manner.
What is an operative clause
This motion calls out a procedural mistake
What is motion for a point of order
In 1664, Englishman Oliver Cromwell banned the consumption of this crusted delicacy for 16 years, now celebrated each year on March 14th
What is Pie