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Understanding the Dynamics of Model United Nations: A Comprehensive Guide

Join Macu and Rachel in this engaging session, where we delve into key concepts of Model United Nations (MUN). From understanding the roles of sponsors and signatories to the art of motioning for unmoderated and moderated caucuses, this guide aims to enhance your MUN experience. Learn about essential terms such as decorum, quorum, and the differences between total time and speaking time. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned delegates, this resource equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate discussions effectively.

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Understanding the Dynamics of Model United Nations: A Comprehensive Guide

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  1. Jeopardy Hosted by Macu and Rachel

  2. Member state The official name of a country that is part of the United Nations Row 1, Col 1

  3. Point of Personal Priviledge If you have a personal complaint about something, you have a Point of _________. 1,2

  4. Amendment A small written change added onto a draft resolution. 1,3

  5. Unmoderated Caucus An informal debate in which delegates can move around the room and talk freely 1,4

  6. decorum Behaving in an appropriate and respectful manner 2,1

  7. Point of Information If a delegate wants to ask another delegate a question about what he/she said, this is a Point of ________. 2,2

  8. Sponsors write the resolutions, signatories sign off on it if they agree or support it. What is the difference between sponsors and signatories? 2,3

  9. Patent Pooling When Big Pharma companies get together for R&D 2,4

  10. Quorum The minimum number of delegates needed for a committee to meet and votes on issues. 3,1

  11. “Honorable Chair, (Country) motions to close the debate on this topic.” How would you motion to stop debating and move to voting? 3,2

  12. For, Against, and Abstain When voting on resolutions, you can vote three ways. What are they? 3,3

  13. Total time is the TOTAL time for a caucus, speaking time is how long each individual member state has to speak. What is the difference between “total time” and “speaking time”? 3,4

  14. Gavel The small wooden hammer that the Chair uses to keep order during the meeting. 4,1

  15. “Honorable Chair, (Country) motions to suspend the meeting for the purpose of an unmoderated caucus with a total time of ____ minutes.” How would you motion to move into an UNMODERATED CAUCUS? 4,2

  16. Outsourcing When drug manufacturers send their labor to other countries where the labor is cheaper 4,3

  17. As many times as you would like! Raise your placard or send a note to the Chair. How many times can you be put on the Speaker’s List? How do you get on the Speaker’s List? . 4,4

  18. “(Country), you have the floor.” The phrase the Chair says when it is a delegate’s turn to speak. 5,1

  19. “Honorable Chair, (Country) moves to suspend the debate for the purpose of a moderated caucus with a speaking time of ___ minutes and a total time of ___ minutes. How would you motion to move into a MODERATED CAUCUS? 5,2

  20. Three levels. Helps lower level countries. Really hurts middle-income countries Explain tiered pricing. Who does it help and who does it hurt? 5,3

  21. A Point of Inquiry is for clarification on the Rules of Procedure (Ex: “Are we in a Moderated Caucus now?” A Point of Order is used to correct the Chair is he/she makes a mistake. (Ex: Skips a name on the Speaker’s List) What is the difference between a Point of Inquiry and a Point of Order? 4,4

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