Parli Pro Model UN

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Seated at the front with a gavel. They run the debate, call on speakers, keep tract of time, and maintain parliamentary procedure

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Chair

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What is a point of inquiry?

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Clarifying question

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Decorum

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Order

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Action made by delegates to direct the flow of debate

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Motion

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Form of debate that lets several delegates make a short speech about a specific sub-issue. This debate must be motioned also.

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Moderated Caucus

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What does the term "merging" mean?

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Combining 2 or more draft resolutions

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To agree with a motion being proposed.

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Second

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A right to speak in reply to a previous speaker's comment. This is usually invoked when a delegate feels personally insulted by another's speech. Generally requires a written note to the Chair to be invoked

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Right of Reply

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The order in which events proceed during a Model UN conference. This usually indicates the movement between formal and informal debate and the process of drafting, debating and voting on resolutions

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Flow of Debate

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A type of caucus in which delegates leave their seats to mingle and speak freely Enables the free sharing of ideas to an extent not possible in formal debate or even a moderated caucus. Frequently used to sort countries into blocs and to write working papers and draft resolutions

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Unmoderated Caucus