what is NOT one way you can yield your time after you have finished speaking

to specific person: "I yield my time to [person's name]"

what does NOT happen when presenting a resolution

people debate the title of the resolution

what types of questions do delegates NOT ask when a resolution is presented

a question to be a sponsor of the resolution

what must a delegate making a motion for an unmoderated caucus do

specify a total time for the proposed caucus

how do you put your name on the Speaker's List during a committee session

raise your placard until the chair writes your name down

do friendly amendments have to be approved by all sponsors of the resolution

YES!: all sponsors must approve a friendly amendment

what happens during an unmoderated caucus

delegates may leave their seats and discuss topics freely

what does a point of order NOT used for

to ask to go to get food, to ask the Dias to clarify a motion made

how many resolutions may each delegate sign or sponsor

each delegate may sponsor or sign as many as they wish

what does a point of parliamentary inquiry NOT used for

to ask the Dias how their day is going

what does the delegate who proposed the moderated caucus NOT do

specify which delegates are allowed to speak

how do you motion to set the agenda

say: "motion to set the agenda to topic one, ...."

what should you say to motion for an unmoderated caucus

say: “motion for a _ minute unmoderated caucus”

how do you open the Speakers List at the beginning of a committee session

motion to open the SL for the purpose of setting the agenda

what does a moderated caucus do

allows countries that are low on the SL to speak

how do you set the speaking time

say: "motion to set the speaking time at 90 seconds”

what are sponsors of a resolution

countries who agree with the content and want to support it

what happens after someone motions to set the agenda

one speaker speaks for one topic and one speaks against it

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1
what is NOT one way you can yield your time after you have finished speaking
to the Chair: "I yield my time to the Chair"
to specific person: "I yield my time to [person's name]"
to questions: "I yield my time to questions"
to another country: "I yield my time to [country's name]"
2
what does a motion to close debate NOT require to pass
a majority vote
a 2/3 majority vote
two speakers for and two against the resolution
3
what does NOT happen when presenting a resolution
people debate the title of the resolution
the suspension of the rules at the Chair's discretion
the sponsors read the resolution to a committee
a five minute Q&A is held
4
what vote does a motion for an unmoderated caucus require to pass
no vote
a majority vote
a 1/4 vote
a 2/3 majority vote
5
what vote does a motion to set the speaking time require to pass
a majority vote
a 1/4 vote
a 2/3 majority vote
no vote
6
what types of questions do delegates NOT ask when a resolution is presented
questions to examine the meaning and intentions of the Res.
a question to clarify (without changing) the resolution
a question to be a sponsor of the resolution
a question to correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation
7
if you have to use the bathroom or get a drink of water, what would you say?
point of order
point of parliamentary inquiry
point of information
point of personal privilege
8
what must a delegate making a motion for an unmoderated caucus do
specify who may stand and speak and who must stay seated
specify a total time for the proposed caucus
specify who may speak
specify how long each delegate may speak
9
how do you signal your desire to speak during a moderated caucus
raise your placard
start speaking over other delegates
raise your hand
send a note up to the Chair
10
what vote does a motion to set the agenda require to pass
a majority vote
no vote
a 1/4 vote
a 2/3 vote
11
how do you put your name on the Speaker's List during a committee session
interrupt whoever is speaking and say what you want to say
stand up and announce that you want to speak
say: "motion to put my name on the paper so I may speak"
raise your placard until the chair writes your name down
12
do friendly amendments have to be approved by all sponsors of the resolution
all signatories must approve but not all sponsors
NO!: it is added immediately
a majority of sponsors must approve
YES!: all sponsors must approve a friendly amendment
13
what happens during an unmoderated caucus
delegates may talk to the Chair about unrelated things
delegates may have a ten minute break
delegates may leave to go back to their rooms
delegates may leave their seats and discuss topics freely
14
what does a point of order NOT used for
to ask to go to get food
to ask the Dias to clarify a motion made
to point out a discrepancy in parliamentary procedure
to point out a discrepancy in another delegate's actions
15
can you interrupt the speaker to say point of parliamentary inquiry
NO!
YES!
16
do signatories have to vote in favor of the resolution
YES!
NO!
17
what vote does a motion to open the Speaker's List require to pass
a majority vote
a 1/4 vote
a 2/3 majority vote
no vote
18
how many resolutions may each delegate sign or sponsor
each delegate may sponsor and sign 6 resolutions at tops
each delegate may sponsor and sign 1 resolution
only chairs can sponsor and sign a resolution
each delegate may sponsor or sign as many as they wish
19
how do you motion to stop debating a resolution
say: "motion to move into voting procedure"
say: "motion to stop debating a resolution"
say: "i'm over this. let's close debate"
say: "motion to close debate"
20
how long does the Speaker's List time last for
however long the speaker would like to speak
under 1 minute
5-10 minutes
1-2 minutes
21
what does a point of parliamentary inquiry NOT used for
to ask the Dias to clarify a motion made
to ask the Dias to clarify a vote up for consideration
to ask the Dias how their day is going
to ask the Dias a step in parliamentary procedure
22
what does the delegate who proposed the moderated caucus NOT do
specify the duration
specify which delegates are allowed to speak
specify the speaking time per delegate
specify the topic of discussion
23
how do you motion to set the agenda
motion to setting the agenda isn't a real thing
say: "topic two, ..., is lame, so let's discuss topic one"
say: "let's speak about topic one, ..."
say: "motion to set the agenda to topic one, ...."
24
what should you say to motion for an unmoderated caucus
say: “let's do an unmoderated caucus”
say: “motion for an unmoderated caucus”
nothing: just get up and start speaking to other delegates
say: “motion for a _ minute unmoderated caucus”
25
how do you open the Speakers List at the beginning of a committee session
say: "yo. put my name on the Speaker's List"
motion to open the SL for the purpose of setting the agenda
don't put your name on the Speaker's List and talk whenever
tell the chair you want to be put on the Speaker's List
26
can you leave or enter the room during voting procedure
NO!
YES!
27
can you interrupt a speaker to say point of order
YES!
NO!
28
what does a moderated caucus do
allows countries that are low on the SL to speak
allows a single country to speak for the entire time
allows everyone to leave and get food
allows the teachers to ask questions about the committee
29
can you interrupt a speaker to say point of personal privilege
NO!
YES!
30
what do unfriendly amendments NOT require to pass
two speakers for and two speakers against
12.5% fo the committee as sponsors/signatories not approving
a majority vote before being added to the draft resolution
the Chair's approval
31
what do resolutions NOT require
a simple majority to pass
at least 2 signatories
at least 2 sponsors
20% of the committee to sign as a sponsor or signatory
32
if you can't hear the Dias (Chair), what would you say
point of personal privilege
point of parliamentary inquiry
deal with it, they're the Chair
point of order
33
what is NOT a motion specific to voting
"motion to reorder the resolutions"
"motion for a roll call vote"
"motion to vote and leave"
"motion to divide the question"
34
how do you set the speaking time
say: "i'm gonna speak for about five minutes"
say: "motion to set the speaking time at 90 seconds”
say: "allow me to speak for approximately 60 seconds"
don't set a speaking time and speak forever
35
what is suggested to say when the chair does roll call
"present and voting"
"i'm here"
"present"
"is cooler than...."
36
what are sponsors of a resolution
countries who don't support all the elements of a resolution
countries who agree with the content and want to support it
countries who would not like to see the draft debated
37
what vote does a friendly amendment require to pass
a 2/3 majority vote
a 1/4 vote
no vote
a majority vote
38
what happens after someone motions to set the agenda
one speaker speaks for one topic and one speaks against it
everyone votes for the topic they would like to speak about
everyone leaves
the chair choses the topic

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