UN History
When was the UN founded?
October 24, 1945
What's the only point that can interrupt a speaker?
Point of personal privilege do to audibility
In KICSMUN Procedure GA4 and HRC debate ... While Security Council debates ...
Working papers, Clauses
After taking the floor and concluding their speech what options does a delegate have when yielding the floor?
Back to the chair
To another delegate.
Where is the UN HQ currently based
New York City
What is the difference between operative and preambulatory clauses.
Preambulatory clauses simply identify the issue and matters of concern whilst operative clauses suggest courses of action/ take action to tackle the identified issues.
Which countries in the Security Council are VETO powers and what does this power allow them to do?
This allows the countries to VETO a resolution/clause which stops it from passing regardless of the majority vote.
Distinguish between a moderated and unmoderated caucus.
During an unmoderated caucus delegates are free to speak ands move around as they wish, it is essentially a short recess. In a moderated caucus side talk is out of order, and delegates may only speak when called upon.
Who is the current SG?
Antonio Guterres
What is a motion to divide the house and when is it used?
It is a motion that can be made during voting procedures, often used when a vote is very close and there have been multiple abstentions. Each delegate is asked for their vote individually and no one may abstain.
What makes the Security council the most "powerful" council.
The security council has the authority to take action rather than simply making suggestions or urging nations to do something. Their resolutions are legally binding and they may deploy troops, impose sanctions and mandate ceasefires.
What 2 things may cause a clause/resolution to fail?
Majority voting against it
More than 2/3 being ammended
What are the 6 main UN organs?
ECOSOC, GA, Secretariat, ICJ, Trusteeship Council, SC
What is a motion to move into previous question?
During amendments this motion moves from time for to time against. During open debate it moves the council into voting procedures.
What is the mandate of GA4?
The council's mandate focuses on issues such as decolonization, refugee rights, peacekeeping, outer-space conflicts and public information.
What does it mean to "table" a clause/working paper?
Debate on the document is suspended and the council continues with a different clause/working paper, it is then revisited at a later time.
What was the purpose of the Trusteeship council and why did it eventually suspend operations?
The council oversaw "trust territories" (colonies) as they transitioned to sovereign nations. The council suspended operations after the last of the 11 territories gained independence in 1994.
What motion can be made if a resolution/clause/working paper feels better fit for a different council?
Motion to refer the resolution/clause/working paper to another forum.
What council, other than the Security Council, can produce legally binding documents?
ICJJJ
Explain the difference between formal informal debate?
During informal debate any delegate may take the floor and speak in any order. Formal debate is more structured; there is a speakers list that determines the speakers and the order in advance.