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This is the term used for a formal suggestion made by a delegate.
What is a "amendment"?
This phrase is used to begin your speech, addressing the chairperson and fellow delegates.
What is "Honorable Chair, distinguished delegates..."?
This term refers to a formal suggestion or proposal made by a delegate during the session.
What is a "Draft Resolution"?
The official language(s) of the United Nations used for meetings and documents.
What is English and French?
The UN was founded in this year.
What is 1945?
This is the term for a written statement that explains a country's position on an issue.
What is a "Position Paper"
This gesture is the proper way to get the chair's attention during a speech or debate.
What is raising your placard?
How would you ask a question during an MUN session to another delegate.
What is Points of information
This rule governs whether a proposal can be voted on and is typically based on the number of sponsors or signatories.
What is the "Motion to Close Debate"?
The headquarters of the UN is located in this city.
What is New York City?
The order in which issues will be discussed, delegates can suggest topics for the agenda through
motionswhat is the goal of an Agenda?
When a delegate wishes to speak, they typically make this request.
What is "Point of Order" or "Request to Speak"?
A small group of delegates that work together to draft a resolution is called this
What is a "Working Group"?
This type of committee focuses on a specific issue, such as human rights or disarmament.
What is a "Thematic Committee"?
This country has the most number of votes in the UN General Assembly.
What is China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, or the United States (P5 countries)?
This term refers to the rules of behavior and speech that delegates must follow in the Model UN.
What is "Etiquette"?
If a delegate wants to propose a formal discussion on a particular topic, they present this.
What is a "Motion"?
This term refers to the formal decision made by the UN on a particular issue
What is a "Resolution"?
Delegates should maintain this level of decorum during sessions, remaining polite and professional
What is "Diplomatic Courtesy"?
This is the primary body within the UN that handles peace and security issues.
What is the "Security Council"?
This is the type of document that is debated and voted on in Model UN.
What is a "Draft Resolution"?
This type of vote requires the support of a majority of the delegates in order to pass a resolution.
What is a "Procedural Vote"?
This type of vote, usually used for procedural matters, requires a simple majority of the members present to pass.
What is a "Simple Majority"?
A delegate can request a break or time for informal negotiations using this motion.
What is "Unmoderated Caucus"?
The UN has a special day dedicated to its creation, celebrated annually on this date.
What is October 24 (United Nations Day)?