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Debate Modes and Procedures Quiz

Test your knowledge of the different modes of debate and their procedures with this quiz. Learn about formal and informal sessions, moderated and un-moderated caucuses, and the rules for opening the general speaker's list.

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

A simple majority of the quorum

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

30 minutes

During Unmoderated Caucus, what are delegates allowed to do?

Lobby for their interests and discuss freely with other delegations

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?

<p>Cannot yield the floor to any other person except the Chairpersons</p> 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?

<p>Can refuse to answer any questions at their discretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The whole duration of the discussion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>By a Motion to Change the Speaker's Time</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is the moderated caucus motion introduced?

<p>Once the Floor is open for Points and Motions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the aim of a moderated caucus?

<p>To facilitate and accelerate discussion on essential and critical issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>90 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>15 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

During Unmoderated Caucus, what are delegates allowed to do?

<p>Informally discuss and strategize</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>20 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To discuss freely with other delegations, lobby for interests, and create working papers and resolutions</p> 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?

<p>Pose an inquiry to another delegate within the remaining time allocated to the delegate</p> 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?

<p>They cannot yield the floor to any other person with the exception of Chairpersons</p> 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?

<p>A Simple Majority of the quorum</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Unmoderated Caucus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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