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MUN conferences are broken into groups called

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Committees

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Those that run a committee for delegates sit at an area known as the

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Dais

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The people who run a committee for delegates are called

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Chairs, co-chairs, and assistant chairs

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The person that runs a conference is known as the

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Secretary-General

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The group of chairs that run a conference are known as the

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Secretariat

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What part(s) of a conference are considered part of debate?

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Opening Speeches and Moderated Caucuses

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What part(s) of a conference is/are for negotiation?

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Unmoderated Caucus

sometimes amendments in resolution writing

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What part of a conference is for resolution

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Resolution writing and presenting

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What part(s) of a conference is for action?

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Voting Procedure

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Purpose of moderated caucus

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To debate focusing on a specific issue within the entire Topic

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What can asked of the Dais or Chairs

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Points and Motions

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What are the parts to motioning for a moderated caucus?

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  1. Total time speaking
  2. Speaking time for delegates
  3. Purpose or Issue to debate
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How does a delegate indicate to speak?

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Raise his/her placard

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What should be the format in giving a speech during a moderated caucus?

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Hook-Point-Action

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What is in the Hook of a moderated caucus?

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Does your country agree or disagree with the prior speaker

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What is in the Point of a moderated caucus?

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Explain why a country agrees or disagrees

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What is in the Action of a moderated caucus?

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Recommend what should be done in addition or instead

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When is a moderated caucus or an unmoderated caucus motioned?

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Between speeches given from the Speaker’s List

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How is a committee of a conference started?

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Roll Call

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During Roll Call, what can a delegate say?

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Present

Present and Voting

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What is the difference between Present and Present/Voting

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Delegates who say present can abstain on votes and are not very invested in the topic while those who say present/voting cannot abstain and are heavily invested in the topic

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What is formed after Roll Call?

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A Speaker’s List

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If the number of Speakers run out on a Speaker’s List, what happens?

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Debate Ends

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How delegates get added to the Speaker’s List?

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Raising their placard or sending a note to the Dais/Chair

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Can delegates be added to the Speaker’s List more than once?
Yes
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How do delegates meet each other?
1. Listen to speeches 2. Send notes 3. Use research 4. Share policies with others
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How should delegates introduce themselves for the first time?
Shake hands with a firm grip, make eye contact, and say, “Hi, I’m _____. Nice to meet you.”
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A group of countries or delegates who share a common policy
Bloc
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Blocs can be formed how so?
1. Economics - “Global North” vs. “Global South” 2. Geographic - UN Regional Group’s 3. Regional Organization - African Union or OAS (American States) 4. Religion
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How to work with other blocs?
Shuttle diplomacy
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In Shuttle Diplomacy, how should blocs compare resolutions?
1. Are they similar? 2. Do they overlap? 3. Do they contradict?
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In Shuttle Diplomacy, if different resolutions are similar, what are the options to a delegate?
Vote for or Merge
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In Shuttle Diplomacy, if resolutions overlap, what are the options for a delegate?
Vote for or Amend (friendly)
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In Shuttle Diplomacy, if resolutions contradict, what are the options to a delegate?
Vote Against or Amend (unfriendly)
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Roles in a Bloc
1. Reporters 2. Writers 3. Recruiters 4. Defenders
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Purpose of reporters
Listen to others in a bloc Take notes Ask if others agree with ideas presented As, or suggest more details to the ideas
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Purpose of Writers
Decide who should write clauses for each issue and solution Write the resolution
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Purpose of Recruiters
“Sell” bloc’s resolution to other members Persuade delegates to vote in favor Visit other blocs and bring information back
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Purpose of Defenders
Deflect other bloc recruiters so reporters and writers can keep working
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What is a Merger?
Combining resolutions and deciding which clauses to keep, combine, and delete
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Can Chairs/Dais force Mergers?
Yes, to get fewer resolutions and more agreement in a committee
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In Mergers, what strategies are there?
Collaborative: get an overwhelming majority Competitive: combine with weaker resolution to get a few more votes while retain bloc’s power and personal influence
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Once a resolution is submitted, who needs to be chosen?
Members for an Author’s Panel to explain the resolution, answer questions to defend it, and gain final support before voting
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To close debate, what is needed?
2 for and 2 against the close Super majority vote (2/3)
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Number needed to pass a resolution
Simple majority
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Number needed to pass resolution in Security Council
9 or 15 with all Permanent Members voting for or abstaining
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Points that be asked by a delegate
1. Point of Inquiry 2. Point of Personal Privilege 3. Point of Order
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Idea on Point of Inquiry
Have a general question about what was said or what is going on
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Idea to Point of Personal Privilege
To be comfortable: Cannot year a speaker Raise or Lower the temperature of the room Use the restroom/toilet
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Idea on Point of Order
Point out a mistake in procedure by a delegate or the Dais/Chair
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To formally start a committee, what is needed?
Motion to Open Debate
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Number needed to Open Debate
Simple Majority
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If there are more than one topic, what is set at the beginning of a committee
The Agenda
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Order of Disruptiveness in Motions
1. Close of Debate 2. 10 minute unmoderated caucus 3. 5 minute unmoderated caucus 4. 10 minute moderated caucus 5. 5 minute moderated caucus
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Purpose for motioning for a moderated caucus
To debate an issue and discuss options
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Purpose of an unmoderated caucus
To form a bloc and write a resolution
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How many people present a resolution
4
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The presenting of a resolution before the committee is known as
Author’s Panel
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Amount of time a bloc has in presenting a resolution
5 minutes
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How is a committee ended?
Motion to Move Out of Voting Bloc Motion to Adjourn Debate

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