UN 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
Which point is used for personal comfort?
Point of Personal Privilege
Who moderates debate, keeps time, regulates points and motions and enforces the rules and procedures? AKA moderator
Chair
What does the term 'abstain' mean and when is it used?
During voting, a delegate may abstain, meaning that they are not voting for or against the resolution.
"I am delighted to attend this prestigious conference. I, representing the Republic of India would like to say that..."
Use of personal pronouns
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)
Which point addresses procedural mistakes?
Point of Order
Before debate begins, the chair typically conducts this to determine which countries are present and voting.
Role Call
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.
When was UN established/ formed?
1945
What would the delegate do after finishing his/her opening speech, after or without answering points of information?
Yield the floor to the Chair
The phrase a chair says to officially open a committee session.
May the house come to order
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
Name three things that are out of order in a committee.
Laughing, cross-talking, talking in first person, continuing to speak after elapsed time, speaking during voting, innapropriate language/direspectful tone, wrong motion, yeilding to the second degree, votoing against your resolution etc.
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 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
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
How would you react to a delegate who has INSULTED your country or are personally offended by his/her remarks?
Request Right to Reply!
What should a chair say when they have been corrected by a delegate?
The chair stands corrected
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/Two-thirds Majority
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"