Flow of Debate
The first step of the conference, when the Chair takes attendance
Roll Call
Can you interrupt the speaker to make a motion?
No
When you want to make a point, you must do this so the Chair can call on you to speak
Raise your placard
What is the placard?
A sign displaying the delegate’s country name, used to signal motions or requests
What is the difference between the sponsors and signatories?
The sponsors write the resolution, while the signatories just support it
Opening Speeches can be a maximum of ____ seconds long
90
When you want to end debate and start voting you make this motion
Motion to close debate
This kind of point addresses personal discomfort e.g. asking to go to the bathroom
Point of Personal Privilege
What is the Dais?
The team moderating the debate, keeping time, and enforcing rules of procedure
What are the three ways you can vote on a resolution?
For, against, abstain
During this type of debate, delegations get up and speak to each other freely
Unmoderated caucus
How long will the speaking time be when a moderated caucus is 4 minutes with 8 speakers?
30 seconds
You make this kind of point when you think the Chair has made a mistake with procedure
Point of Order
This is the person that moderates the debate and that will call on you when you want to make a point or motion
The Chair
How many resolutions can you sponsor?
Just one
The traditional form of debate, where delegations are called on to speak, one at a time
Moderated caucus
You say this to begin every debate
Motion to open debate
You make this kind of point when you have a question about procedure
Point of Inquiry
When is a resolution made? (At what point of the day?)
At the end of the conference
What do we call the clauses that propose actionable solutions on HOW the problem can be solved?
Operative clauses
Is a topic needed for an unmoderated caucus?
No
What 3 things do you need to consider when motioning for a moderated caucus?
Total time, speaking time, and topic
This type of point allows you to ask other delegations questions about something they have said in their Opening Speech
Point of Information
What does it mean to "have the floor"?
To have the right to speak
How many votes are needed to pass a resolution?
A majority - over 50%