Points and Motions in THIMUN Debate

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

• Point of Order

• Point of Information to the Chair

• Point of Parliamentary Inquiry

• Point of Personal Privilege

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

• Motion to extend POIs

• Motion to introduce an amendment

• Motion to divide the house

• Motion to enter an unmoderated caucus

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

• Point of Order

• Point of Information

• Point of Parliamentary Inquiry

• Point of Personal Privilege

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

• Motion to extend POIs

• Motion to introduce an amendment

• Motion to divide the house

• Motion to enter an unmoderated caucus

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

• Motion to extend POIs

• Motion to introduce an amendment

• Motion to divide the house

• Motion to move to the previous question

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

• Point of Order

• Point of Information to the Chair

• Point of Parliamentary Inquiry

• Point of Personal Privilege

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

• Point of Order

• Point of Information to the Chair

• Point of Parliamentary Inquiry

• Point of Personal Privilege

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

• Motion to extend POIs

• Motion to introduce an amendment

• Motion to divide the house

• Motion to enter an unmoderated caucus

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

• Motion to extend POIs

• Motion to introduce an amendment

• Motion to divide the house

• Motion to enter an unmoderated caucus

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

• Point of Order

• Point of Information (POI)

• Point of Parliamentary Inquiry

• Point of Personal Privilege