Points and Motions Committees UN Parliamentary Procedure Country Facts
100
What is a point of information
A question towards the speaker or the chair
100
What is a committee?
a group of people appointed for a specific function by a larger group and typically consisting of members of that group.
100
When was the United Nations founded?
October 24, 1945
100
What is the first thing that occurs when a committee is in session
Role Call
100
The two major nations in the United Nations that have observer status but no voting rights
Holy See and Palestinian Authority
200
What is a point of personal privilege
A point to inform the chair of a certain discomfort the delegate is experiencing eg. Need to use restroom or Can't hear the speaker
200
Name 3 different Committees
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200
How many countries are part of the UN?
193
200
What is the term for a delegate to give the floor to another delegate or chair
Yield
200
This nation gives the most donations to the United Nations at approximately 22%
United States
300
What is a point of inquiry?
A question directed to the Chairs about MUN procedure.
300
What are the different type of Committees?
General Assemblies, Special Committees and or Crisis Committees
300
Name 2 countries which are not members of the UN
Vatican City and Palestine
300
What procedure happens after a draft resolution has been debated upon
Voting
300
These four nations are not part of the NPT (Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty) but still produce a significant amount of nuclear technology
Israel, Pakistan, India, North Korea
400
What is a Motion for an Unmoderated Caucus?
An informal form of debate where delegates are free to leave their seats and discuss with other delegates. This motion is normally made when it is time to merge or write draft resolutions.
400
Name 4 different roles within a committee room
Head Chair, Delegate, Admin, Mentor, Co chair
400
How many committees are there in the General Assembly?
6
400
What is a change to a draft resolution that is already on the floor, can be "friendly" or "unfriendly"
An Amendment
400
This nation holds approximately 1/6 of the world population
China
500
What is a Motion for Division of the House
This motion is granted by the Chairs if voting by placards seems inaccurate or if the vote was very close. Delegations vote one-by-one and abstentions are not in order.
500
Who are the Big 5?
United States, France, China, United Kingdom and Russia
500
Who is the current Secretary General of the UN?
António Guterres
500
What is a right to speak in reply to a previous speaker's comment?
Right of Reply
500
This nation is notorious for a massive illegal drug trade and became known by Medellin Cartel and the Cali Cartel
Colombia






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