MUN Quiz

What does the term "abstain" mean in an MUN context?

• To vote against a resolution.

• To neither support nor oppose a resolution.

• To propose an amendment.

• To approve the agenda.

Which committee typically has more flexible debate rules?

• General Assembly (GA)

• Security Council

• ECOSOC

• Specialised Agencies

What is a "bloc" in MUN terminology?

• The group of chairs managing a session.

• A group of countries sharing similar views or policies.

• A formal document submitted during debate.

• The space where a delegate speaks.

What is the role of a "rapporteur"?

• To lead the Speaker’s List.

• To moderate informal debates OR keep records/notes

• To act as an expert chair on all topics.

• To draft resolutions independently.

What is the purpose of a "caucus" in MUN?

• To determine the agenda of the day.

• To hold informal discussions on the issue at hand.

• To present amendments to a resolution.

• To vote on a resolution or clause.

What does it mean for a resolution to be "binding"?

• It is applicable only to observer states.

• It can only be discussed, not enforced.

• It must be implemented by member states.

• It requires unanimous approval to pass.

What is the main function of the Speaker’s List?

• To keep track of all motions.

• To organize the order of speeches.

• To determine which delegates are absent.

• To serve as a platform for note-passing.

What does the term "yield the floor" mean?

• To pass the right to speak to another delegate or the chair.

• To ask for a motion to be reconsidered.

• To submit a point of information.

• To propose an extension of debate time.

What is a "draft resolution"?

• A finalized document approved by the house.

• An initial version of a resolution submitted for debate.

• A procedural motion.

• A secondary amendment proposal.

What is required for a quorum to be met in certain MUN committees?

• Two-thirds of delegates must be present.

• The chair must approve all present delegates.

• At least one-third of the delegates must be in attendance.

• A majority vote on the committee’s attendance.