Rules Of Procedure
You cannot hear the speaker because the microphone is not working. What point should you raise?
Point of Personal Privilege
Two countries disagree over a border and refuse to negotiate. Is this an example of a debate or a dispute?
Dispute
This country is the neighbor of the United States and a major transit route for migrants from Central America.
Mexico
These special Iranian courts handle national security cases, often with secret trials.
Revolutionary Courts
This animal is nicknamed the "king of the jungle.
A lion
This point is used for a procedural mistake, not to ask about the topic being debated.
Point Of Order
These official documents contain proposed solutions to human-rights issues and are created through cooperation between delegates.
A resolution
ICE was created in 2003 after this event, as part of the Department of Homeland Security.
The 9/11 attacks?
The Revolutionary Courts were established in 1979 after this event.
The Islamic Revolution
This planet is known as the "Red Planet."
Mars
You want to temporarily stop discussion of the current topic. What motion do you make?
Motion to table the debate
What are the Three Pillars of the UN
In 2018, this US policy led to thousands of children being separated from their parents at the border.
The "Zero Tolerance" policy
When people responsible for crimes are not held accountable, this term describes the situation.
impunity
This Italian city is famous for its canals and gondolas.
Venice
This motion ends debate on a resolution or amendment and requires a two-thirds majority.
Motion to Close Debate
Importance of preparation?
- Strengthens Your Arguments
- Prevents Errors
- Builds Confidence
This principle of international law forbids sending a person back to a place where they risk persecution or serious harm.
Non-refoulement
In 1988, these groups of officials questioned political prisoners and decided who would be executed.
Death commissions
This is the only mammal capable of true, sustained flight.
A bat
After debate has been tabled, you want to bring it back. What motion do you make, and what majority is required?
Motion to Reopen Debate/ Two-thirds majority
The HRC has used these investigative mechanisms to investigate violations and document evidence in places such as Syria and Myanmar.
Commissions of Inquiry and Fact-Finding Missions
Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have published reports on the conditions in these three US detention centers.
El Paso, Krome, and Fort Bliss
According to the OHCHR, executions in Iran rose 43% from 582 in 2022 to this number in 2023.
834
Challenger Deep, the deepest known point in the ocean, lies in this trench.
The Mariana Trench