Points
This sign indicates a country's name and is raised in order to make a point
What is a Placard?
At a conference, this motion can be made to end a debate session
What is a Motion to Close?
After a delegate speaks, they may yield time to these two things
WHat is Yielding time to chair or questions
This caucus is used to allow delegates to speak with each other to share ideas and formulate resolutions
What is an Unmoderated Caucus
How many countries are in the UN?
193
This point in debate can be used to ask a question regarding procedure of debate
What is a Point of Inquiry?
This motion opens up the opportunity for delegates to sign up to speak, and make their opening statements
What is a Motion to Open the Speakers List?
This sign indicates a country's name and is raised to make a point, motion, or participate/speak
what is a placard
These two sets of clauses are featured in a resolution paper
What are Preambulatory and Operative Clauses
What year was the UN created?
1945
Use this point if you have a physical discomfort (need to use the bathroom, cannot hear, etc.)
This motion opens a less formal style of debate where the speakers list is set aside, and speakers will be called upon by the chair
What is a Motion to Open a Moderated Caucus?
The first chance a delegate has to speak in a committee
What is the speakers list
This set of delegates are authors of a draft resolution
Who are Sponsors
Where are the UN headquarters?
New York, NY
Raised during the debate, this point addresses an incorrect procedure by the Chair
What is a Point of Order?
This motion opens informal discussions without individual speaking time limits where you can meet with other delegates who may have ideas that align with yours and discuss possible solutions to the issues
What is a Motion to Open the Unmoderated Caucus?
What is decorum?
Etiquette for participating in a committee.
This clause is used to state historic justifications for actions
Preambultory Clause
The executive leader of the United Nations
Who is the Secretary General
When are you allowed to use points?
Anytime while the meeting is in session
This motion when passed brings the meeting to a recess
Motion for Lunch
This person holds the debate and is addressed before speaking or making a motion/point
Who is the Honorable Chair
The clause used to identify actions or recommendations
Operative clauses
The only committee in the United Nations that can grant membership to a nation
What is the General Assembly