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Model United Nations (also known as " Model UN " or simply " MUN ") allows students to do the same with social science , civics , communications, sociology and psychology , as scientific laboratories allow students to experience, practice and experiment with the theories and ideas in biology , chemistry and physics . Model United Nations is a simulation education activity focusing on civics , communications , globalization and multilateral diplomacy . During a Model United Nations conference, students take on roles as foreign diplomats and participate in a simulated session of an intergovernmental organization (IGO). Participants research a country, take on a role as a diplomat, investigate international issues, debate, deliberate, consult, and then develop solutions to world issues. During a simulation they must employ a variety of communications and critical thinking skills to defend and advance the policies of their country. Most MUNs are simulations of a body in the United Nations system, like the Economic and Social Council , the Economic and Finance Committee of the General Assembly or the Executive Committee of UNICEF . Many conferences simulate other IGOs including the summit meeting of the African Union , the military committee of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization or the Arab League . Even though not all simulate the United Nations, this type of simulation education conference and simulations is generically called “Model United Nations".
MODEL UN PROCEDURAL RULES |
REQUIRED TO PASS |
| A motion to set the speakers time sets or changes the amount of time each delegate has to speak. | simple majprity vote |
| A motion to open the speakers list allows delegates to sign up to speaker.At some confences a motion to close the speaker list close the list for remainder of the session or topic.However, at most Model United Nation conferences the speakers list can be opened and closed multiple times. This motion requires an immediate vote. | simple majority vote |
| Delegates propose a motion to suspend debate for the purpose of holding a caucus . if you move to suspend the meeting.be sure to specify the purpose and the amount of time. | simple majority vote |
| A motion to adjourn meeting ends the committee session until the next session, which might be the next year's conference ,or after lunch or dinner | simple majority vote |
| A motion to adjourn debate (also known as motion to table debate) is not the same as a motion to adjoum the meeting .Rather it used to table ,or put on hold ,all of the work that the committee has completed on a particular topic .At some Model UN conferences you can return to this topic later,while at others the topic cannot be discussed agine. | Two-thirds majorty vote |
| A delegate makes a motion to close debate in order to move the committee to vote ,usually when the delegate has made his or her country's position clear and there are enough draft resolutions on the floor. | Two-thirds majorty vote |
| A point of order is used when a delegate belives the chair hsa made an error in the running of the committee.The Delegate should only specify the error they believe were made in formal committee procedure , and may not address the topic being discussed. | Decision of Chairperson |
| A point of inquiry (also known as a point of Parliamentary procedure) can be made when the floor is open (i.e. when no other delegate is speaking)in order to ask the chairperson a question regarding the rules of procedure. | No vote |
| A Delegate may raose a point of personal privilege in order to inform the chairperson of a physical discomfort he or she is experiencing , such as not being able to hear another delegat's speech . | No vote |
| A Delegate raises a point of information in order to pose a question to a speaker during formal debate. The speaker chooses whether or not to yied his her time to points of information. | Decision of speaker |
| A Delegate makes an appeal to the chair's decision when he or she feels the chairperson has incorrectly decided a point or motion.At some conferences,this formal challenge must be made in wrting.The appealing delegate speaks and the chairperson defends himself or herself befor the vote . | Two-thirds majority vote |
The title should be centered, in capital letters, above the main body of the resolution. The title can be as simple as “Draft Resolution.' On the left margin and two lines below the title should be the committee and topic name. NOTE: There are no sponsors of a resolution. The signatures are only there to show that the committee wants to discuss the resolution. The names of ‘authors' should not be included.
The resolution is written in the format of a long sentence, with the following rules:
| Affirming |
Guided by |
| Alarmed by |
Having adopted |
| Approving |
Having considered |
| Aware of |
Having considered further |
| Believing |
Having devoted |
| Bearing in mind |
Having received |
| Contemplating |
Having studied |
| Convinced |
Deeply concerned |
| Accepts |
Further proclaims |
Affirms |
Further reminds |
| Approves |
Further recommends |
| Authorizes |
Further requests |
| Calls for |
Has resolved |
| Condemns |
Notes |
| Congratulates |
Recommends |
| Encourages |
Strongly condemns |
| Endorses |
Trusts |
| Expresses its appreciation |
Urges |