MUN Procedure I
This must happen to a motion before it can be voted on.
What is being seconded?
This is required of sponsors when their resolution is up for voting.
What is supporting the resolution through the vote?
This role in a MUN committee is responsible for keeping time and managing debate.
Who is the Chair?
This motion is used when a delegate wants to switch from formal debate to informal discussions.
What is a motion for an unmoderated caucus?
This phrase is used to interrupt debate to ask a procedural question.
What is a Point of Inquiry?
This point is raised when the Chair makes a procedural mistake.
What is a Point of Order?
This motion requires an immediate vote once raised.
What is a motion to close debate?
This is done At the beginning of each session, the Chair takes this to see which countries are present.
What is Roll Call ?
This term refers to a proposed solution to the issue being discussed in committee.
What is a resolution?
This type of speech opens the debate and outlines a country’s position.
What is an opening statement or policy speech?
This type of caucus does not allow delegates to walk around and speak freely.
What is a moderated caucus?
This type of caucus allows informal negotiation and resolution writing.
What is an unmoderated caucus?
The main UN body that deals with peace and security.
What is Security Council?
This is the correct way to begin speaking in committee.
What is 'Thank you, honorable Chair, esteemed delegates…'?
This is a way to suggest changes to a draft resolution before it is voted on.
What is an amendment?
This is how delegates should refer to one another during MUN debate.
What is by their country name, not their personal name?
This foundational human rights document was adopted by the United Nations.
What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
The UN was founded under this document.
What is a charter?
This action is used when a delegate wants to end the current session.
What is a motion to adjourn the meeting?
This occurs when the Chair announces the session is officially in progress.
What is the committee is “now in session”?
These members of the Security Council hold veto power.
Who are the permanent members?
This step must occur at the beginning of a committee session to account for attendance.
What is roll call?
A formal debate on a specific subtopic with timed speaking.
What is a moderated caucus?
This is what delegates say during roll call if they want to maintain the right to abstain from voting.
What is 'Present'?
This MUN rule prevents delegates from using offensive or inappropriate language.
What is decorum?