Rules of Debate
The session starts, what's the first thing that's going to happen?
Roll Call
Why is "point of information to the chair" is used?
Used to inquire about information on the topic
What are follow up questions?
During the processing of points of information, delegates may request to follow up with a secondary question at the direction of the chair.
Only one is allowed in HIAMUN.
What are rules of procedure?
They are specific rules for debating resolutions, rules for editing or working with resolutions, and rules for the conference in general
State all members of the executive team
Mr. Karim El Dib
Jana Sakr
Hana El Darawy
Selim Gomaa
What are the 2 forms of debate
Open debate allows the delegates to take the floor to discuss anything related to the resolution whether it be “in favor” or “against”
Closed debate is the division of the debate time to times “in favor” and “against”
Explain why "Point of Information to the Speaker" is used
After speakers are done speaking, other delegates may raise points regarding the delegate’s speech. If the delegate wishes to raise a secondary point of information, they may “request to follow up” from the chair
State the 4 different amendments
Strike out, add, insert, change
How does the conference go?
Day 1: Opening ceremony
Day 2: Lobbying and Merging
Day 3: Debate
Day 4: Debate & Closing ceremony
What are the veto countries?
Hint: there are 5
China
France
Russia
United Kingdom
United States
What will happen if the voting results are very close?
The house will be divided and delegations are individually called on to state their vote which is voting by roll-call
What is the difference between a point and a motion?
Point = to point something out
Motion = move the debate
What is the difference between Add and Insert?
Add: adding new paragraphs or sub-paragraphs
Insert: inserting a new continuous phrase into an existing paragraph or subparagraph
What are opening speeches and when are they given?
They are short speeches outlining their stance on the topic and indicating to others how they will debate
They are given on the first day in the very beginning before we start lobbying and merging
The United Nations consists of 193 member states
After a delegate is recognized and speaks there are 2 scenarios, what are they?
1. Delegate speaks on a resolution
2. Delegate makes an amendment
Explain "point of personal privilege" and "point of order"
Point of personal privilege: Used to entertain the comfort of the delegate; can only interrupt a speaker if due to audibility
Point of order: Used to indicate errors made by the chair or other procedural matters
Explain the 4 different amendments
Strike out: striking out an entire paragraph or part of one
Add: adding new paragraphs or sub-paragraphs
Insert: inserting a new continuous phrase into an existing paragraph or subparagraph
Change: changing a segment of the paragraph or sub-paragraph with different wording.
What is/what do you do in lobbying and merging?
Delegates collaborate to write resolutions, either by combining personal ones or writing from scratch
Delegates also “lobby”; delegates speak to other delegates and try to convince them to support their resolution
State the largest and smallest country in the world
Largest: Russia
Smallest: Vatican City
What happens after the main submitter answers any points of information, if open to any?
Hint: there are 2 scenarios
1. Main submitter yields the floor to another delegate
2. Main submitter yields the floor to the chair
State 4 different motions
- Motion to Extend Points of Information to the Speaker
- Motion to Extend Debate Time
- Motion to Divide the House
- Motion to Move Directly into Voting Procedures
- Motion to Move to Open Debate
- Motion to Suspend the Debate
- Motion to Adjourn the Debate
What are the 2 scenarios of amendments to the second degree?
Scenario 1: Do not resume debate on the original amendment if the amendment to the second degree affects the original amendment in its entirety.
Scenario 2: Resume debate on the orginal amendment after an amendment to the second degree passes that refers to one element of the original amendment only
Finish the sentence:
Because we are _____ and not _____, there are rules that have to be followed to maintain order
Because we are diplomats and not barbarians, there are rules that have to be followed to maintain order
Which two countries are not in the United Nations?
Vatican City and Palestine.