Parli Pro
What does “Parli Pro” stand for?
Parliamentary Procedure
What is the key difference between a Point of Personal Privilege and a Point of Order?
Privilege = personal comfort/needs; Order = procedural error.
Why does speaking early in a Speaker’s List set the tone for how others view your bloc?
It positions your bloc as agenda-setters and shapes the framing of debate.
Which motion creates structured speaking on a topic with timed speeches?
Moderated Caucus
Why do some experienced delegates create catchy bloc names?
Branding makes blocs memorable, attracts undecided votes, and helps chairs remember your influence.
What is the first step of debate?
Roll Call
What point lets you respond to a personal attack?
Right of Reply
Why is bloc formation considered one of the most “political” steps in debate?
Because it’s about coalition-building and vote math, not just substance.
If two motions for caucuses are proposed, one for 10 minutes unmod and one for 5 minutes mod, which should be voted on first and why?
The unmoderated caucus (10 minutes) because it is more disruptive than a moderated caucus.
Who is the current Secretary-General of the UN?
António Guterres
If multiple motions are on the floor, how do you determine which gets voted on first?
The Chair orders motions from most disruptive to least disruptive.
What are the two things you can yeild time to?
The Chair and to Questions
What’s the hidden benefit of asking lots of questions during the author’s panel of rival drafts?
You can expose flaws, waste their speaking time, and make your own draft look more polished.
If multiple motions are on the floor, how do you determine which gets voted on first?
The Chair orders motions from most disruptive to least disruptive
Which country is set to hold the G20 Summit in 2025?
South Africa
Why might a chair “rule a motion dilatory,” and how can you avoid this?
If it repeats, wastes time, or disrupts debate without purpose; avoid by making creative, relevant motions.
What subtle advantage does raising a Point of Personal Privilege for “audibility” give you?
It forces the speaker to repeat themselves, breaking their rhythm and giving you time.
What’s the strategic value of being on the author’s panel of a working paper?
You set the narrative, answer questions, and gain visibility as a bloc leader.
Why is proposing the first motion of the day a power move?
It shows initiative, sets the tone, and frames the agenda in your bloc’s favor.
Why is amendment strategy just as important as writing the resolution itself?
Amendments can reshape rival drafts, win allies, and block clauses that threaten your bloc’s goals.
Which type of vote do procedural matters require to pass?
Simple majority, everyone must vote
Why is overusing a Point of Order strategically risky in committee?
It can make you look combative, annoy the chair, and weaken your credibility for later substantive debate.
What’s the strategic risk of joining too many working papers as a sponsor?
It dilutes your credibility — you look unfocused or opportunistic instead of leading a bloc.
Why would you motion for a moderated caucus on a very specific subtopic instead of a broad one?
It narrows debate to your bloc’s strengths and forces others onto your turf.
Why is reputation (from past conferences) more impactful in college MUN than high school MUN?
Chairs and delegates often know each other across the circuit, so past performance influences credibility.