Procedure Flashcards
When a delegate refuses to vote yes or no (typically a sign that the country does not support the resolution).
Abstain
To suspend debate until the next meeting.
Adjourn
The order of issues to be discussed.
Agenda
A break in formal debate in which countries can informally discuss a topic.
Caucus
During voting bloc, delegates may motion to vote on clauses of a resolution separately.
Division of the Question
The “standard” discussion of Model UN, in which delegates speak for a set amount of time and order.
Formal Debate
A request made by a delegate that the committee do something.
Motion
After a working paper or draft is approved and introduced by the committee it can be discussed and is referred to as ________.
On the Floor
A request by a delegate for information or for an action.
Point
The minimum number of delegates required for a committee to meet.
Quorum
When a delegate has an urgent need to respond to a previous speaker’s comment, that delegate may invoke the _______.
Right of Reply
The procedure by which delegates make their attendance and voting intentions known to the assembly/committee.
Role Call
To agree with a motion.
Second
One more than 50% of a vote.
Simple Majority
The order in which delegates are registered to speak
Speakers’ List
