MUN Terms

What is Caucusing?

• Formal voting procedure

• Informal debate for negotiation and drafting resolutions

• Writing a position paper

• Chairing a session

What are Resolutions?

• Verbal agreements between delegates

• Formal documents outlining proposed actions on a topic

• Rules for parliamentary procedure

• The final vote count

What are Amendments?

• Proposals to change a resolution

• Final drafts of resolutions

• Votes of no confidence

• Rules of debate

What is an Unmoderated Caucus?

• Debate with formal rules

• A speech given by the Chair

• Informal discussion between delegates without moderation

• The opening of the conference

What is a Moderated Caucus?

• A session where the chair selects speakers

• Informal conversation among delegates

• A committee's closing ceremony

• An unplanned event during the debate

What is an Opening Speech?

• A delegate’s introduction of their country’s position on a topic

• The closing statement of the conference

• A chairperson’s welcome speech

• A formal request for points of order

What does 'Tabling for Incompetence' mean?

• Formally removing a resolution from consideration

• Disqualifying a delegate from voting

• Recognising a delegate’s superior debating skills

• Halting the session temporarily

What are 'Yields' in MUN?

• The passing of time during the session

• The ways a delegate gives up their speaking time

• Points awarded to delegates

• Final tallies of voting

What is a 'Delegate' in MUN?

• A person representing a country in a committee

• A secretary of the MUN conference

• A Chairperson

• A student observer

What is the General Speaker's List (GSL)?

• A list of speakers for the opening ceremony

• A list of speakers for moderated debate

• A document containing amendments

• A summary of the final resolution