מבחן תחילת שנה דיפלו Flashcards
(20 cards)
Name the 10 global issues discussed.
Water, food, transportation, health, economy, education, energy, shelter, war, waste.
In the Philosophical Chairs Debate, what question was discussed?
Is the French ban most predominantly a political, cultural, or social issue?
What are the four worlds?
Political, economic, social, and cultural.
Where can you sprinkle the counter-argument in SEET?
Anywhere before the tieback.
What does SEET stand for?
Statement, Explanation & Example 1, Explanation & Example 2, Tieback.
What are the roles of the government?
Making laws, protecting the state, keeping order, and providing services.
What is the skill of choosing the line of argument in a debate called?
Being on clash/point.
What is R2P (Responsibility to Protect)
The principle is that states must protect their populations from genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing, and crimes against humanity. If a state fails, the international community has a responsibility to intervene.
What is the most dangerous aspect of sovereignty?
Its potential for abuse of power and lack of accountability.
What are the stages of the Pyramid of Hate?
Bias, Individual Acts of Prejudice, Discrimination, Bias-Motivated Violence, and Genocide.
What are the main parts of an MUN opening speech?
Greeting, topic overview, country’s position, proposed solutions, call for cooperation, and a concluding statement.
What did “A Day in the Life of Maya Seymour” teach us?
The fundamental concept of Globalization.
How many articles are there in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UNUDHR)?
30 articles.
What is SEET used for?
It is a format that helps write a powerful and persuasive argument.
What is the first article in the UNUDHR?
“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.”
Why is “being on point” vital in debates?
It ensures arguments are clear, relevant, persuasive, efficient, and directly engaged with the opponent’s stance.
What topic was discussed in the Town Hall Meeting simulation?
English as the global language: its benefits and risks.
What are the four elements of sovereignty?
Population, Territory, Government, and Sovereignty.
How can absolute power affect human rights and democratic principles?
Absolute power can lead to abuses that undermine democratic principles, human rights, and potentially result in genocide.
What is the importance of the World Economic Forum (W.E.F.), and where does it take place?
The W.E.F. allows politicians, business leaders, and civil society to address critical global challenges. It takes place in Davos, Switzerland.
