Model UN jeopardy Jeopardy Review Game Answer Key

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United Nations trivia
#1	How many countries are in the United Nations?	193
#2	Where are the United Nations headquarters?	New York, NY
#3	What are the official languages of the United Nations?	Arabic, English, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish
#4	What are the six principal organs of the United Nations?	General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council,The Secretariat, International Court of Justice, Trusteeship Council
#5	Which of the six principal organs is currently inactive and what does it do?	Trusteeship Council; helped colonies transition to full countries.

Basic MUN Terminology
#1	What is a delegate?	A person who is representing a country.
#2	What is a placard?	A card that delegates use to vote, ask questions, etc.
#3	Who is the dais?	The Chair and Director of a committee.
#4	What is decorum?	Etiquette for participating in committee.
#5	What is a quorum?	The minimum number of delegates needed to do substantive work in committee.

Points and Motions
#1	What is a Point of Personal Privilege used for?	Used to request changes for personal comfort (i.e. make microphone louder, make room cooler/warmer, turn on more lights).
#2	Who do you ask a Point of Information?	Other delegates, after they are finished making speeches.
#3	When should you use a Point of Order?	When you believe the Chair has made an error in the running of committee.
#4	When should you make a motion to Adjourn the Meeting?	At the very end of Model UN, when it's time to go home.
#5	What does Tabling Debate do?	Ends debate on a specific topic in order to move on to the next topic. Previous topic can be brought up again.

Rules of Procedure
#1	What is a suspension of the meeting?	A recess or break in meeting.
#2	When should you set the agenda?	At the beginning of committee, after opening speakers list.
#3	How do you set the speaker's time?	Delegate makes motion, requires two speakers for and two speakers again.
#4	When should you use a Right of Response?	When a delegate makes a statement in formal session that directly insults you or your country.
#5	What kind of voting majority is needed to initiate a role call vote?	No vote is required.

Voting Bloc
#1	When does voting bloc happen?	As the last step in committee.
#2	What are the two ways to enter voting bloc?	1. speakers list is exhausted, 2. motion for closure of debate.
#3	How many different ways can you vote in committee? Name them.	3: Yes, No, Abstain.
#4	What is a role call vote?	A vote which forces all delegates to speak their vote out loud, in front of the whole committee.
#5	What is 'division of the question'?	A motion used during voting bloc to separate part of a resolution from the whole.

Final Question
What is the difference between a procedural and a substantive vote?	A procedural vote is for general conduct in committee (i.e. speakers time, suspension of meeting) whereas a substantive vote is on a topic (to pass a resolution or no)