Motion and Points

Which of the following is a correct motion to begin a formal session?

• Motion to recess debate
• Motion to close the General Assembly
• Motion to open the general speaker's list
• Motion to suspend the Chair

Answer explanation

Opening the general speaker's list is the correct motion to begin formal debate.

Which motion would you use to temporarily pause the debate for informal discussion?

• Motion for a moderated caucus
• Motion for an unmoderated caucus
• Motion to close debate
• Motion to move to voting procedure

Answer explanation

Unmoderated caucus allows for informal lobbying and discussion.

Which of these points is used when you cannot hear the speaker clearly?

• Point of Order
• Point of Personal Privilege
• Point of Inquiry
• Point of Debate

Answer explanation

Point of Personal Privilege is used for physical discomfort, like not hearing.

You believe the rules are not being followed. Which point should you raise?

• Point of Order
• Point of Personal Privilege
• Point of Clarification
• Point of Discussion

Answer explanation

Point of Order is raised to address a breach of procedure.

Which sentence uses a motion correctly?

• Motion to interrupt the speaker!
• Motion to open resolution writing!
• Motion to start a moderated caucus of 10 minutes with 30-second speaking time.
• Motion to ask a question to the delegate!

Answer explanation

This is the proper format for a motion to begin a moderated caucus.

When should you raise a Point of Inquiry (Point of Information)?

• After another delegate speaks and you want to ask a question
• When you want to leave the room
• If you disagree with a ruling
• When your country is skipped during roll call

Answer explanation

Point of Inquiry is used to ask a question after a delegate's speech.

Which motion is appropriate to formally end the debate and move to voting?

• Motion to suspend rules
• Motion to move to voting procedure
• Motion to extend debate
• Motion to close the agenda

Answer explanation

This motion ends debate and starts the voting process.

Which of the following is not a recognized point in MUN?

• Point of Information
• Point of Strategy
• Point of Order
• Point of Personal Privilege

Answer explanation

Point of Strategy is not a formal point in MUN procedures.

Which motion best fits this goal: 'You want to propose informal lobbying time to work with blocs'?

• Motion to open the speaker's list
• Motion for an unmoderated caucus
• Motion to recess debate
• Motion to extend the resolution

Answer explanation

Unmoderated caucus is used for informal lobbying and bloc work.

Which point would be used to clarify what a motion means?

• Point of Order
• Point of Personal Privilege
• Point of Inquiry
• Point of Explanation

Answer explanation

Point of Inquiry is used to clarify procedures or motions.