Position paper
What is the primary purpose of a Position Paper?
It outlines a country’s official position on the committee agenda.
Who is responsible for reading out the names of the delegates during the Roll Call?
The Chair or Co-Chair
What is the required opening phrase for every speech?
“Honorable Chair, Dear Co-Chair and Fellow Delegates...”
Which type of caucus is defined as "formal debate"?
Moderated Caucus.
What percentage of the committee vote is required for a Resolution Paper to officially pass?
⅔ of the committee vote.
What is the first specific task a delegate must accomplish in the position paper?
Explain the committee’s topic
What are the two specific phrases a delegate can use to declare themselves present?
“Present” or “Present and voting”
What is the standard range for speaking time during an Opening Speech?
Usually 60 seconds
In which type of caucus are delegates allowed to move around the room and speak informally with others?
Unmoderated Caucus
What two roles must delegates fill within a bloc to create an official Draft Resolution?
Sponsors and Signatories
What are the four main structural components required in a Position Paper?
1) Topic Background, 2) Past International Actions & Proposed Solutions, 3) Country Policy, and 4) Possible Solutions.
If a delegate wants to be excused to the restroom, what point do they raise?
Point of Personal Privilege
What is the primary strategic goal a delegate should aim for when delivering their speech?
To find other countries with similar solutions or positions in order to create a bloc
What three specific pieces of information must a delegate include when making a motion for a Moderated Caucus?
The topic of discussion, the overall speaking time, and the individual speaking time.
What are the specific punctuation and formatting requirements for an Operative Clause?
They must be numbered, underlined at the beginning, and end with a semicolon (except for the last clause, which ends with a period)
What is the rule regarding a delegate's personal opinions?
Personal opinions do not matter; they must accurately advocate for the official policies of their assigned nation
How does the voting restriction change for a delegate who declares themselves as “Present and voting”?
They lose the option to abstain and must vote either Yes or No
What tool is recommended for a delegate to use while speaking instead of a smartphone?
Prepared paper or note cards
What is the specific voting requirement for a motion for a caucus (Moderated or Unmoderated) to pass?
It requires a simple majority, meaning more people must vote in favor than against.
How should a Pre-ambulatory Clause be formatted in terms of its starting and ending words?
Each clause must begin with a present participle and end with a comma
When researching "Past International Actions," what two factors should a delegate evaluate regarding previous UN programs?
Their participation in those programs and the effectiveness of those actions
Which point is used to ask about the rules of the procedure?
Point of Parliamentary Inquiry
Why is building a bloc described as essential to the Opening Speech and diplomacy?
Because diplomacy is a "team sport," and even a brilliant solution is ineffective if no other delegates support it.
Once a motion for a Moderated Caucus passes, how does the Chair determine the speaking order?
The Chair asks who wants to be added to the list, delegates raise their placards, and they are added to the Speakers’ List
What is the fundamental rule regarding country foreign policy when joining a bloc for a resolution?
Countries must join blocs that align with their real-world foreign policy; for example, countries in direct conflict like Russia and Ukraine cannot be in the same bloc.