MUN basics -R n P

*What is MUN* Flow of debate*Points and Motions*Common used words/phrases

MUN basics!Rules and procedures

based on the real United Nations!

Model UN or MUN, is an educational model of the United Nations used for simulations in which students learn about diplomacy and international relations.

What is MUN?

In a committee all delegates will have a placard. In order to say anything, you should raise your placard and get called on by the Chair .

Placards

To participate during the moderated or unmoderated caucus (debate) you must use a point or motion!

Points and Motions

Types of points

Most motions will require a vote in order to pass.

Motions to start

Info

(in regular comittees)

Motions to debate

Common words

Adjourn: The debate is suspended until the next meeting.Chair: A member of the dais that moderates debate, keeps time, rules on points and motions, and enforces the rules of procedure. Roll Call: The Chairperson will announce each country’s name. After delegates hear their country, they should answer “present and voting.”

Common words

Motion: A request made by a delegate that the committee as a whole do something. Points: A request raised by a delegate for information or for an action relating to that delegate.Speakers' List: A list that determines the order in which delegates will speak.

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Topic A.Topic B.

If you open the speaker's list you will be automatically added (you decide if you start or at the end).