Debate Modes and Procedures Quiz

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In a Model United Nations committee, what is the minimum quorum required for a motion to pass?

Two-thirds of the delegates present

Three-quarters of the quorum

A simple majority of the quorum (correct)

Half of the delegates present

When introducing a motion for Unmoderated Caucus, what is the maximum total time that can be specified?

15 minutes

45 minutes

30 minutes (correct)

1 hour

During Unmoderated Caucus, what are delegates allowed to do?

Resolve difficult questions privately

Discuss only with their own delegation

Lobby for their interests and discuss freely with other delegations (correct)

Create working papers only

If a delegate yields his time to another delegate during a Model United Nations committee session, what is the restriction imposed on the delegate who accepts the yield?

Cannot yield the floor to any other person except the Chairpersons Signup and view all the answers

If a delegate yields his time to POINT OF INFORMATION, what must they do during Model United Nations committee session?

Can refuse to answer any questions at their discretion Signup and view all the answers

In a formal session of debate, the General Speaker's List is open for:

The whole duration of the discussion Signup and view all the answers

How can the speaking time for the General Speaker's List be altered?

By a Motion to Change the Speaker's Time Signup and view all the answers

When is the moderated caucus motion introduced?

Once the Floor is open for Points and Motions Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum individual speaker's time specified for a moderated caucus motion?

Not exceeding the speaker's time set for the general Speaker's List Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of a moderated caucus?

To facilitate and accelerate discussion on essential and critical issues Signup and view all the answers

What is the speaking time for the General Speaker's List during a formal session of debate?

90 seconds Signup and view all the answers

When can the Speaker's List be open during a formal session of debate?

At the discretion of Chairs or by delegates proposing a Motion to Open Speaker's List Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum individual speaker's time that can be specified for a moderated caucus motion?

15 minutes Signup and view all the answers

During Unmoderated Caucus, what are delegates allowed to do?

Informally discuss and strategize Signup and view all the answers

When introducing a motion for Unmoderated Caucus, what is the maximum total time that can be specified?

20 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Unmoderated Caucus in a Model United Nations committee session?

To discuss freely with other delegations, lobby for interests, and create working papers and resolutions Signup and view all the answers

In a Model United Nations committee session, what can a delegate do when yielding his time to POINT OF INFORMATION?

Pose an inquiry to another delegate within the remaining time allocated to the delegate Signup and view all the answers

What is the restriction imposed on a delegate who accepts the yield of speaking time from another delegate during a Model United Nations committee session?

They cannot yield the floor to any other person with the exception of Chairpersons Signup and view all the answers

When introducing a motion for Unmoderated Caucus in a Model United Nations committee session, what is the required quorum for the motion to pass?

A Simple Majority of the quorum Signup and view all the answers

What is the most informal form of debate during a Model United Nations committee session?

Unmoderated Caucus Signup and view all the answers

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In a Model United Nations committee, what is the minimum quorum required for a motion to pass?

When introducing a motion for Unmoderated Caucus, what is the maximum total time that can be specified?

During Unmoderated Caucus, what are delegates allowed to do?

If a delegate yields his time to another delegate during a Model United Nations committee session, what is the restriction imposed on the delegate who accepts the yield?

If a delegate yields his time to POINT OF INFORMATION, what must they do during Model United Nations committee session?

In a formal session of debate, the General Speaker's List is open for:

How can the speaking time for the General Speaker's List be altered?

When is the moderated caucus motion introduced?

What is the maximum individual speaker's time specified for a moderated caucus motion?

What is the aim of a moderated caucus?

What is the speaking time for the General Speaker's List during a formal session of debate?

When can the Speaker's List be open during a formal session of debate?

What is the maximum individual speaker's time that can be specified for a moderated caucus motion?

During Unmoderated Caucus, what are delegates allowed to do?

When introducing a motion for Unmoderated Caucus, what is the maximum total time that can be specified?

What is the purpose of Unmoderated Caucus in a Model United Nations committee session?

In a Model United Nations committee session, what can a delegate do when yielding his time to POINT OF INFORMATION?

What is the restriction imposed on a delegate who accepts the yield of speaking time from another delegate during a Model United Nations committee session?

When introducing a motion for Unmoderated Caucus in a Model United Nations committee session, what is the required quorum for the motion to pass?

What is the most informal form of debate during a Model United Nations committee session?

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