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Point of order
To point out a parliamentary mistake
Point of personal privilege
To express personal discomfort
Point of inquiry
To request information about something discussed
Motion to open debate
To begin/resume the debate
Motion to close debate
To end the debate permanently
Speakers list
Proposes to open a list of future speakers
What is a unmoderated caucus?
A caucus that is free to roam around the room
What is a moderated caucus?
A formal caucus that stands under the parameters of a speakers list and alike motions
Motion to suspend meeting
To temporarily suspend the debate
What is right of reply?
A given reply to a question or response directed at the previous speaker
Motion to table topic
To temporarily suspend a topic that can be picked up later on
Motion to enter voting bloc
To open a vote
What is roll call?
A call to see which delegates are present or present and voting
Difference between present and present + voting
Present allows delegates to abstain from voting, Present and voting makes delegate required to vote
Set speaking time
Setting the allowed amount of time to speak
What is a working paper?
A resolution that has not yet been presented
Motion to reconsider
To return to a previously spoken topic
What are signatories?
Those who wish the resolution to be proposed but are not obligated to vote for it
What are sponsors?
Those who wrote and agree with the resolutions contents but are not required to commit.
What is a draft resolution?
A resolution that has not been finished
Motion to divide the question
To divide up a resolution into multiple pieces to be voted on
Motion to adopt by consensus
To adopt a resolution without a formal vote
Unfriendly amendment
An amendment that does not need a second
Formal caucus to present draft resolutions
A caucus that is focused on presenting draft resolutions
Motion to appeal decision of the chair
To reconsider the decision of the chair