General Facts
What are the two responses for a roll call at the beginning of the conference?
Present, and Present and Voting
What are the first two steps of procedure in the beginning of the conference?
1. Roll Call
2. Speaker's List
What is the first step for having a good opening speech?
Start with an attention-grabbing hook.
Sustainable Development Goals!
Universal commitment to end poverty, protect the planet, and help people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030.
Where is the final conference held for Global Classrooms?
What is Diplomacy? (in your own words)
“the profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations, typically by a country's representatives abroad,” OR “the art of dealing with
What is a Motion and do you have to vote on them?
Motions are used to discuss procedural matters and they help to further the discussion on your committee topic. Most motions will require a vote in order to pass.
What is the second step to having a good opening speech?
Make a Clear, Positive, and Succinct Argument.
- Is the World’s most populous Nation, with 1,486 billion people
- Has a multiparty democracy
The Republic of India
What is a Motion to Table Debate?
Used to suspend the debate on a certain topic.
What is a Chair?
Person who oversees debate and runs committee.
What is a Point of Order and do you vote on them?
Points are used to discuss something outside of substantive debate. They are more personal and don’t require a vote.
What is the third step to having a good opening speech?
Conclude with a Call to Action.
Mexico
What is a Motion for an Unmoderated Caucus?
Informal debate and discussion.
What year was the United Nations founded?
1945
What is a Moderated Caucus?
Structured debate on more specific aspects of a topic
What are the four ways to start your speech with an attention grabbing hook?
Interesting Fact, A Quote, A Question, A Story
How many member states are in the United Nations?
193
What are the two steps of research?
Basic Research & Specialized Research
Who is the UN Secretary General?
Antonio Gutierres, Portuguese Diplomat
What are the three types of yields?
What is a Call to Action and Why is it Important? (in your own words)
A call to action asks your listeners to go forth and tackle this issue, whether through domestic policies or international cooperation. Important because it gets people ready and excited to start working.
Who are the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (also known as the P5)?
China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Have one volunteer raise your placard and motion for a moderated caucus with the correct procedure.