Motions
This motion begins formal debate at the start of committee.
What is “Motion to open debate”?
This point is used when a delegate cannot hear or is uncomfortable.
What is “Point of personal privilege”?
This is the very first step in a MUN session where attendance is recorded
What is “Roll call”?
The Chair does this to recognize a delegate to speak.
What is “Give them the floor”?
This phrase is said by delegates when agreeing with a motion or idea.
What is “Second”?
This motion is used to suspend debate for informal discussion temporarily.
What is “Motion for an unmoderated caucus”?
This point is raised when a delegate believes the rules of procedure have been violated.
What is “Point of order”?
After the agenda is set, this list determines the speaking order during formal debate.
What is “The general speakers’ list”?
If a motion is confusing or invalid, the Chair may rule it this way.
What is “Out of order”?
You must do this before speaking or making a motion.
What is “Raise your placard”?
This motion ends the current caucus or session permanently.
What is “Motion to adjourn the meeting”?
This point is used to ask a question about the rules or the committee’s procedure.
What is “Point of inquiry”?
The two main types of caucuses are _______ and _______.
What are “Moderated” and “Unmoderated”?
When two motions conflict, the Chair decides which one has this quality and goes first.
What is “Precedence”?
During voting, you can vote “yes,” “no,” or this neutral option.
What is “Abstain”?
This motion allows delegates to suggest ending the current speakers’ list and moving to voting.
What is “Motion to close debate”?
This point is used when a delegate wants to ask a speaker a direct question during formal debate.
What is “Point of information”?
During the voting block, these are no longer in order.
What are “Points and motions”?
True or False: The Chair may participate in debate.
What is False? (The Chair must remain neutral.)
In a moderated caucus, the Chair controls this.
What is “Speaking time and order”?
This motion separates a resolution into parts, allowing for individual votes on each part.
What is “Motion to divide the question”?
True or False: You can interrupt the Chair with a Point of Order.
What is True? (It may interrupt if rules are being broken.)
List the full basic flow of debate in order (7 steps).
What is “Roll call → Set agenda → Speakers’ list → Informal Debate →Formal Debate → Draft Resolution → Close debate/voting
If a delegate disagrees with the Chair’s ruling, they can make this motion.
What is “Motion to appeal the decision of the Chair”?
A resolution passes if this fraction of delegates vote in favor (unless rules differ).
What is “A simple majority”?