Model United Nations

A debate format in which delegates can leave their seats to go and talk to others freely and informally. This is usually when delegates find allies and work on draft resolutions.

• Unmoderated Caucus

• Moderated Caucus

• Parliamentary Debate

• Open Forum

Order in committee. If delegates are being loud or disrespectful, the chair may call this to call their attention during committee.

• Protocol

• Civility

• Etiquette

• Decorum

What is the main purpose of Model United Nations?

• To educate participants about current events

• To provide humanitarian aid

• To eradicate poverty

• To promote sustainable development

Which committee of the United Nations deals with disarmament and international security?

• Disarmament and International Security Committee

• Economic and Financial Committee

• Special Political and Decolonization Committee

• Social, Humanitarian & Cultural Committee

What is the primary responsibility of the UN Security Council?

• Promote sustainable development

• Deliver humanitarian aid

• Maintain international peace and security

• Protect human rights

What does MUN mean?

• Mock United Nations

• Montessori United Nations

• Model United Nations

• simply MUN

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Which among the following are NOT allowed in an MUN?

• The delegate of (country name believes

• (country name) encourages

• I believe

• We believe

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What are short documents prepared by the delegated to explain the country's stance, history, etc?

• Position Paper

• Research Paper

• Working Paper

• Draft Resolution

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Person who facilitates Model UN Debate. 

• Sponsors

• Signatories

• Secretariat

• Delegate

A person authorized to act as representative for a country. 

• Secretariat

• Sponsors

• Delegate

• Signatories

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