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MUN KEYWORDS

The document provides a comprehensive list of key terms and procedures used in Model United Nations (MUN) conferences, including definitions for terms such as Roll Call, Position Paper, Draft Resolution, and more. It outlines the roles of delegates, the structure of debates, and various motions that can be made during sessions. This serves as a guide for participants to understand the MUN process and terminology.

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MUN KEYWORDS

The document provides a comprehensive list of key terms and procedures used in Model United Nations (MUN) conferences, including definitions for terms such as Roll Call, Position Paper, Draft Resolution, and more. It outlines the roles of delegates, the structure of debates, and various motions that can be made during sessions. This serves as a guide for participants to understand the MUN process and terminology.

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MUN KEYWORDS

1. Roll Call: At the start of the session, the chair calls out each country's name, and delegates
respond to confirm their presence. This helps to know who is present and participating

2. Position Paper: A written statement from each delegation outlining their country's stance on
the topics being discussed in the committee. It includes background information, the country’s
position, and possible solutions.

3. Working Paper: An informal document created by delegates during the conference that
outlines ideas and solutions for the topics being discussed. It is the first step toward creating a
draft resolution.

4. Draft Resolution: A formal document written by delegates that proposes specific actions and
solutions for the issues being discussed. It is debated and amended before being voted on.

5. Resolution: Once a draft resolution is discussed, amended, and approved by the committee
through voting, it becomes a resolution. It represents the official decision or stance of the
committee.

6. General Speakers List (GSL): A list of delegates who wish to speak on the topics being
discussed. The chair calls on delegates from this list to make their speeches in turn.

7. Moderated Caucus: A structured debate format where the chair moderates and controls the
speaking time and order. Delegates make short, focused speeches on specific subtopics within
the main topic.

8. Unmoderated Caucus: A break from formal debate where delegates can move around the
room, discuss issues freely, negotiate, and collaborate on documents without the chair’s strict
control.

9. Right to reply: If a delegate feels that their country has been directly insulted or
misrepresented by another delegate's speech, they can request a "Right to Reply." This gives
them the opportunity to address and respond to the statement. The chair typically decides if the
right to reply is warranted and grants the delegate a short period to speak.

10. Point of Order: If you think the rules are being broken or not followed correctly, you can raise
this point to get the meeting back on track according to the rules.

11. Point of Personal Privilege: If you need to address a personal discomfort or issue (like not
being able to hear the speaker), you raise this point to fix the problem so you can participate
fully.
12. Point of Inquiry: If you're confused about the procedure or what’s happening next, you use
this point to ask the chair for clarification.

13. Point of Information: If you have a question about the topic being discussed, you raise this
point to ask another delegate for more details or clarification on their speech or stance.

14. Appeal to the Chair’s Decision: If you think the chair made a wrong decision, you can
challenge it with this appeal. The committee will then vote on whether to support the chair’s
decision or overturn it.

15. Yielding: When a delegate finishes their speech, they can choose to yield their remaining
time in one of three ways:
- To the Chair: The remaining time is given up, and the chair moves to the next speaker.
- To Another Delegate: The remaining time is given to another delegate to speak.
- To Questions: The remaining time is used for answering questions from other delegates.

16. Motion: A proposal made by a delegate to change the proceedings of the debate (e.g.,
motion to open debate, motion to move into a moderated caucus). The committee votes on
whether to accept the motion.

17. Amendment: A change proposed to a draft resolution. Amendments can be friendly (agreed
upon by the sponsors of the draft resolution) or unfriendly (not agreed upon by all sponsors and
requiring a vote).

18. Sponsors: Delegates who have written and support a draft resolution or working paper. They
are usually responsible for presenting it to the committee.

19. Signatories: Delegates who support debating a draft resolution but do not necessarily agree
with all its content. They help bring the draft resolution to the floor for discussion.

20. Adjournment: A motion to suspend the meeting, typically at the end of the day or session.

21. Suspension of the Meeting: A motion to temporarily halt the meeting, usually for breaks.

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