Points and Motions in THIMUN Debate

Front

What is a point raised by delegates if there has been a mistake made by a delegate or Chair?

Back

Point of Order

Front

What point is raised if a delegate has a direct question to the Chair?

Back

Point of Information to the Chair

Front

What point can delegates use to clarify any confusion about the rules of procedure?

Back

Point of Parliamentary Inquiry

Front

What point is raised to address the discomfort of a delegate or the fact that a delegate cannot hear what is being said?

Back

Point of Personal Privilege

Front

What is the most common point used in a debate to ask questions to a delegate who has the floor?

Back

Point of Information (POI)

Front

What motion allows delegates to request an increase in the number of POIs?

Back

Motion to extend POIs

Front

What motion allows delegates to introduce amendments to the resolution during open debate?

Back

Motion to introduce an amendment

Front

What motion allows delegates to request the removal of abstentions following a close vote call?

Back

Motion to divide the house

Front

What motion allows delegates to recommend the committee move into an unmoderated caucus?

Back

Motion to enter an unmoderated caucus

Front

What motion allows delegates to move the committee to voting procedures on a currently debated item?

Back

Motion to move to the previous question