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Current Events
100
This sign indicates a country's name and is raised in order to make a point
What is a placard
100
At a conference, this motion can be made to end a debate session for lunch or dinner purposes
What is a Motion to Adjourn Meeting
100

You want to begin formal discussion on the topic after roll call has been completed.

What is motion to open debate?

100
This caucus is used to allow delegates to speak with each other to share ideas and formulate resolutions
What is an Unmoderated Caucus
100

Frequently debated in the UN Security Council, this conflict centers on violations of territorial sovereignty and has prompted resolutions, vetoes, and ongoing humanitarian concerns.

What is the Russia-Ukraine War?

200
This point in debate can be used to ask a question regarding procedure of debate
What is a Point of Inquiry
200
This motion is used to move into voting procedure once enough draft resolutions are on the floor
What is a Motion to Close Debate
200

During a speech, you cannot hear the delegate clearly and it is affecting your ability to participate.

What is raise a Point of Personal Privilege

200
This set of delegates are the authors of a draft resolution
Who are Sponsors
200

This narrow waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman is critical to global oil supply and frequently becomes a flashpoint in debates over freedom of navigation.

What is the Straight of Hormuz?

300
Use this point if you have a physical discomfort (i.e: too hot, too cold, cannot hear)
What is a Point of Personal Privilege
300
This motion opens up the opportunity for delegates to sign up to speak, and make their opening statements
What is a Motion to Open Speakers List
300

You agree with most of a draft resolution, but one specific clause does not align with your country’s position

What is propose an amendment?

300
These two sets of clauses are featured in a resolution papers
What are Preambulatory and Operative Clauses
300

True or False: The United Nations has the legal authority to enforce all of its resolutions on member states.  

FALSE
*only UN Security Council resolutions are legally binding and enforceable 

400
This point is used to ask questions about a delegate's speech or about draft resolution
What is a Point of Information
400
In order to stop discussion on the current topic and move on to another topic, this motion is raised
What is a Motion to Adjourn Debate (Motion to Table Debate)
400

Your bloc has strong ideas, but not enough support to pass your resolution in committee.

What is negotiate with other delegates to build alliances or gain sponsors?

400
These delegates are known as those who do not necessarily agree or disagree with a resolution, but are in favor of seeing it debated on the floor
Who are Signatories
400

TRUE OR FALSE: The General Assembly can create international law that all countries must follow.

FALSE

(It can influence norms but not create laws)

500
Raised during debate, this point addresses an incorrect procedure by the Chair
What is a Point of Order
500
An "Appeal to the Chair's Decision" requires this amount of votes/majority to pass
What is a 2/3 majority
500

A draft resolution has just been introduced. You strongly disagree with it and want to stop it from being passed as quickly as possible.

What is vote against it and or convince others to do the same.

500
A resolution is called this when it has not been voted on yet
What is a Draft Resolution
500

This ongoing conflict in a densely populated territory has led to severe humanitarian concerns, including restricted aid access and mass displacement.

What is the war in Gaza / Israel–Hamas war?