Rules of Procedure
List the three forms of caucusing in MUN, according to BMUN standard procedure
1. Moderated Caucus
2. Unmoderated Caucus
3. Formal Caucus
In what country were two Russian nationals named as suspects in the attempted murder of a former double agent and his daugher?
United Kindom - Salisbury
How many member-states are represented in the United Nations General Assembly?
193
The Capital of Spain
Madrid
The organization that preceded the United Nations as an international institution to foster peace and security
The League of Nations
What motion is required to end a final committee session?
Motion to Close Debate
Which European nation did the EU recently take action against for breaching core EU values by instating fiercely nationalist immigration policy
Hungary
Which nations are permanent members of the secuirty council?
China, France, Russia, United Kindom, USA
Name 3 countries that border Russia
(Poland and Lithuania are through Kaliningrad)
How tall is Noah Schechter in imperial furlongs?
1 furlong = 220 yards
7
If there is a question regarding the rules or committee proceedings, a delegation may ask for clarification from the chair with this point
In which middle eastern nation is a Saudi-led coalition carrying out attacks against a rebel force?
Yemen
Name the UN organ or subsidiary committee that these topics would be discussed in:
1. The United States breaches the sovereignty of Guatemala
2. HIV/AIDS epidemic in South Africa
3. Creating a UN Peacekeeping space force
1. International Court of Justice (ICJ)
2. World Health Organization (WHO)
3. Disarmament and International Security (DISEC)
The capital of Pakistan
Islamabad
The six reckognized languages of the United Nations
Arabic, English, Spanish, French, Russian, and Chinese
According to standard BMUN procedure, what majority vote is required to move into voting bloc?
(4/5, 50%+1, 7/8, etc.)
2/3
Where in Brazil was there a large fire?
The National Museum
List the 5 current organs of the United Nations General Assembly
1st Committee
Disarmament and International Security (DISEC)
2nd Committee
Economic and Financial (ECOFIN)
3rd Committee
Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural (SOCHUM)
4th Committee
Special Political and Decolonization (SPECPOL)
6th Committee
Legal
Name 10 African Countries
(A continent of 1.2 billion people and 53 countries. We should be able to name 10!)
Answers may vary
What is the difference between a friendly and unfriendly amendment?
Friendly: All sponsors consent to the proposed modifications, applied to the resolution without a vote.
Unfriendly: Require a vote to make the proposed modifications, if passed, changes are made whether the sponsors like it or not.
The order that these motions would be voted on, from most to least disruptive:
1. 10 min moderated caucus, 30 sec speaking time
2. 15 min unmoderated caucus
3. motion to move into voting bloc
4. 12 min moderated caucus, 30 sec speaking time
5. 10 min moderated caucus, 1 min speaking time
6. motion to enter formal caucus, 7 min per bloc
3. motion to move into voting bloc
6. motion to enter formal caucus, 7 min per bloc
2. 15 min unmoderated caucus
4. 12 min moderated caucus, 30 sec speaking time
1. 10 min moderated caucus, 30 sec speaking time
5. 10 min moderated caucus, 1 min speaking time
In which country was an activist recently jailed for 12 years?
Vietnam
What is the term of the Secretary-General of the United Nations?
5 year term, no limit to the number of terms one can serve, none have held office for more than two terms
Name the 7 countries that end in "stan"
Kazakhstan,Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan
The capital of Croatia, the sea that borders Croatia, and the five countries that border Croatia
Zagreb,
Adriatic Sea,
Slovenia, Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro