MUN Jeopardy

Resolutions

100

What is a resolution?

A MUN resolution paper is the formal document produced and adopted by various UN bodies. In Model UN, it is a summary of the document that contains all the clauses written by the delegates during the simulation to be voted on at the end.

200

What is the purpose of the preamble? 

The preambulatory clauses state all the issues that the committee wants to resolve on this issue. It may state reasons why the committee is working on this issue and highlight previous international actions on the issue.

300

What is a Perambulatory Clause example 

Acknowledging
Acting
Affirming
Alarmed by
Alarmed
Anxious
Appreciating
Approving
Aware of
Bearing in mind
Believing
Cognizant
Concerned
Confident

400

What does the position paper show broadly to the chairs?

Impression of your delegation.

500

What is the first step of writing position papers?

Outline the topic in general.

Committees

100

What does WHO stand for?

World Health Organization

200

What does NATO stand for?

North Atlantic Treaty Organization

300

What does UNESCO stand for?

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

400

What does ECOSOC stand for?

Economic and Social Council

500

What does HRC stand for?

Human Rights Committee 

Basic Rules

100

What is strictly banned in all MUN conferences?

First person view (I, You, your, my, etc)

200

How do you submit amendments / questions / etc note forms to the chairs?

Raise your hand or placard

300

What does most of the MUN conferences provide before you start the debate?

Background guide or Topic synopsis (that introduces the topics)

400

What is the difference between a moderated caucus and an unmoderated caucus?

In a moderated caucus a delegate makes a motion to suspend debate and the committee vote. In an unmoderated caucus, the delegates meet informally with one another and the committee staff to discuss and negotiate draft resolutions, amendments and other issues.

500

How many General Assemblies are there? 

3

CISS MUN

100

What does CISSMUN stand for?

Concordia International School Shanghai MUN

200

What is the conference affiliated with CISSMUN?

The Hague International Model United Nations (THIMUN).

300

When is CISS MUN

Friday, January 19:

10-11 AM  Registration 

11:15-11:45 AM  Opening Ceremony 

11:45 AM-12:30 PM  Lunch 

12:30 -1 PM Directors’ Meeting

12:30-2 PM Announcements/Opening Speeches

2-6 PM Lobbying and Merging

2-6 PM Approval Panel open

6-7 PM Dinner

7:30 PM  Adjournment

Saturday, January 20:

9-11 AM Approval Panel open

11:30 AM-2:00 PM Lunch

9:00AM-4:30 PM All Committees in Session

4:30 PM Adjournment

Sunday, January 21:

9:00 AM-3:30 PM All Committees in Session

11:30 AM-2:00 PM Lunch

3:30-4:30 PM Closing Ceremony

4:45 PM Adjournment

400

What is CISSMUN?

Role-playing simulation which focuses on collaboration and consensus-building through discussion and debate all in a virtual environment.

500

What is the topic at CISS MUN

CISSMUN XIII: THE AGE OF ACCELERATION

Voting Procedures

100

How do the delegates answer in roll call?

Present and Voting

200

What are the two types of voting?

Procedural and substantive

300

How much support does voting on resolutions require from the committee? (In fraction form)

2/3 (two-thirds)

400

How do voting procedures work?

Amendments are voted upon first, then resolutions. Once all of the resolutions are voted upon, the committee can move to the next topic.

500

Who can vote in the conference?

Only member states on the clauses, amendments, and resolutions.