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?

<p>Cannot yield the floor to any other person except the Chairpersons (A)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is the moderated caucus motion introduced?

<p>Once the Floor is open for Points and Motions (B)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During Unmoderated Caucus, what are delegates allowed to do?

<p>Informally discuss and strategize (B)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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