Parliamentary Procedure Quiz
This is a quiz designed for the IWU Model United Nations Club as they prepare for the Harvard Conference 2011.
- 1.
What is a type of debate at a Model UN Conference?
- A.
Table Debate
- B.
Formal Debate
- C.
Informal Debate
- D.
Moderated Debate
Correct Answer
D. Moderated Debate -
- 2.
Why is it important to know procedure at a Model United Nations Conference?
- A.
Can be grounds for removal from the conference
- B.
Holds back committee progress and slows debate
- C.
The Chair can hold you in contempt of conference
Correct Answer
B. Holds back committee progress and slows debate -
- 3.
What is the purpose of Moderated Caucus?
- A.
To help facilitate discussion and resolution writing
- B.
A temporary recess
- C.
A suspension in debate
Correct Answer
A. To help facilitate discussion and resolution writing -
- 4.
What is the purpose of Unmoderated Caucus?
- A.
To allow for an end to the day's proceedings
- B.
To allow for any delegate to approach the chair
- C.
To allow delegates to meet informally and draft resolutions and amendments
Correct Answer
C. To allow delegates to meet informally and draft resolutions and amendments -
- 5.
Please place the following in order as the may appear during a typical session of a Model UN Conference:Motion to set the speakers timeMotion to adjourn meetingMotion to suspend debateMotion to open/close the speakers listMotion to table discussion/topic
Correct Answer
Motion to set the speakers time Motion to open/close the speakers list Motion to table discussion/topic Motion to suspend debate Motion to adjourn meeting - 6.
A group of nations that works together to attain a goal
Correct Answer
Bloc - 7.
To give up time, usually to question or another delegate
Correct Answer
Yield - 8.
The number of members that must be present before official business can be conducted
Correct Answer
Quorum - 9.
Attendance at the beginning of every Model UN session
Correct Answer
Roll Call - 10.
A list that determines the order in which delegates will speak
Correct Answer
Speaker's List - 11.
Countries that would like to see a certain draft resolution debated
Correct Answer
Signatories - 12.
Person who facilitates Model UN debate
Correct Answer
Secretariat - 13.
The group of people, usually high school or college students, in charge of a Model UN committee. It generally consists of a Chair, Director and Rapporteur
Correct Answer
Dias - 14.
The final results of discussion, writing and negotiation, including suggestions for addressing a specific problem or issue
Correct Answer
Resolution - 15.
To discuss opposing reasons or to argue
Correct Answer
Debate - 16.
The tool shaped like a small wooden hammer that the Chair uses to keep order
Correct Answer
Gavel - 17.
A paper that helps delegates organize their ideas and aid in formatting and representing a country's policy
Correct Answer
Position Paper - 18.
When a delegate is present and wishes to vote
Correct Answer
Present and voting - 19.
Countries that the principal authors of Model UN resolutions
Correct Answer
Sponsors - 20.
An international organization of nations pledged together to promote world peace and security
Correct Answer
The United Nations - 21.
A person authorized to act as representative for a country
Correct Answer
Delegate - 22.
Informal meeting in which delegates discuss country positions and ideas for draft resolutions
Correct Answer
Unmoderated Caucus - 23.
A sign that identifies your country
Correct Answer
Placard - 24.
The vested power of the "P5" (permanent 5) countries to refuse approval of a draft resolution
Correct Answer
Veto - 25.
The most senior staff of a Model UN conference
Correct Answer
Secretariat - 26.
Please select the type of motion/point and the vote required to pass it:The delegate has a question regarding the rules of procedure.
- A.
Point of Information
- B.
Adjourn the Meeting
- C.
Point of Inquiry (Point of Parliamentary Procedure)
- D.
Suspend the Meeting
- E.
Table Debate
- F.
Appeal the Chair's Decision
- G.
Point of Order
- H.
Close Debate
- I.
Point of Personal Privilege
- J.
Simple Majority
- K.
Two-thirds Majority
- L.
No Vote
Correct Answer(s)
C. Point of Inquiry (Point of Parliamentary Procedure)
L. No Vote -
- 27.
Please select the type of motion/point and the vote required to pass it:Delegate wishes to adjourn the meeting until next session. Usually used to adjourn for lunch or dinner.
- A.
Point of Information
- B.
Adjourn the Meeting
- C.
Point of Inquiry (Point of Parliamentary Procedure)
- D.
Suspend the Meeting
- E.
Table Debate
- F.
Appeal the Chair's Decision
- G.
Point of Order
- H.
Close Debate
- I.
Point of Personal Privilege
- J.
Simple Majority
- K.
Two-thirds Majority
- L.
No Vote
Correct Answer(s)
D. Suspend the Meeting
J. Simple Majority -
- 28.
Please select the type of motion/point and the vote required to pass it:Delegate wishes to yield time to points of information or questions from other delegates about the speech.
- A.
Point of Information
- B.
Adjourn the Meeting
- C.
Point of Inquiry (Point of Parliamentary Procedure)
- D.
Suspend the Meeting
- E.
Table Debate
- F.
Appeal the Chair's Decision
- G.
Point of Order
- H.
Close Debate
- I.
Point of Personal Privilege
- J.
Simple Majority
- K.
Two-thirds Majority
- L.
No Vote
Correct Answer(s)
A. Point of Information
L. No Vote -
- 29.
Please select the type of motion/point and the vote required to pass it:Delegate wishes to tell the chair about of a physical discomfort they are experiencing (the inability to hear another delegate’s speech, that the room is too hot, etc.)
- A.
Point of Information
- B.
Adjourn the Meeting
- C.
Point of Inquiry (Point of Parliamentary Procedure)
- D.
Suspend the Meeting
- E.
Table Debate
- F.
Appeal the Chair's Decision
- G.
Point of Order
- H.
Close Debate
- I.
Point of Personal Privilege
- J.
Simple Majority
- K.
Two-thirds Majority
- L.
No Vote
Correct Answer(s)
I. Point of Personal Privilege
L. No Vote -
- 30.
Please select the type of motion/point and the vote required to pass it:Delegate wishes to suspend debate in order for a moderated or un-moderated caucus. The purpose and the length of the suspension need to be stated
- A.
Point of Information
- B.
Adjourn the Meeting
- C.
Point of Inquiry (Point of Parliamentary Procedure)
- D.
Suspend the Meeting
- E.
Table Debate
- F.
Appeal the Chair's Decision
- G.
Point of Order
- H.
Close Debate
- I.
Point of Personal Privilege
- J.
Simple Majority
- K.
Two-thirds Majority
- L.
No Vote
Correct Answer(s)
D. Suspend the Meeting
J. Simple Majority -
- 31.
Please select the type of motion/point and the vote required to pass it:Delegate wishes to end the debate on the topic. This topic can be returned to at a later time. Before going to a vote, two delegates must speak in favor of tabling the debate and two must speak against it.
- A.
Point of Information
- B.
Adjourn the Meeting
- C.
Point of Inquiry (Point of Parliamentary Procedure)
- D.
Suspend the Meeting
- E.
Table Debate
- F.
Appeal the Chair's Decision
- G.
Point of Order
- H.
Close Debate
- I.
Point of Personal Privilege
- J.
Simple Majority
- K.
Two-thirds Majority
- L.
No Vote
Correct Answer(s)
E. Table Debate
K. Two-thirds Majority -
- 32.
Please select the type of motion/point and the vote required to pass it:A delegate has just finished their speech. Another delegate would like to ask them a question about speech. (Please note, that a speaker must be open to questions.)
- A.
Point of Information
- B.
Adjourn the Meeting
- C.
Point of Inquiry (Point of Parliamentary Procedure)
- D.
Suspend the Meeting
- E.
Table Debate
- F.
Appeal the Chair's Decision
- G.
Point of Order
- H.
Close Debate
- I.
Point of Personal Privilege
- J.
Simple Majority
- K.
Two-thirds Majority
- L.
No Vote
Correct Answer(s)
A. Point of Information
L. No Vote -
- 33.
Please select the type of motion/point and the vote required to pass it:The delegate feels that the chairperson has made an incorrect decision. The appeal must first be made in writing.
- A.
Point of Information
- B.
Adjourn the Meeting
- C.
Point of Inquiry (Point of Parliamentary Procedure)
- D.
Suspend the Meeting
- E.
Table Debate
- F.
Appeal the Chair's Decision
- G.
Point of Order
- H.
Close Debate
- I.
Point of Personal Privilege
- J.
Simple Majority
- K.
Two-thirds Majority
- L.
No Vote
Correct Answer(s)
F. Appeal the Chair's Decision
L. No Vote -
- 34.
Please select the type of motion/point and the vote required to pass it:Delegate wishes to close the debate and move to voting.
- A.
Point of Information
- B.
Adjourn the Meeting
- C.
Point of Inquiry (Point of Parliamentary Procedure)
- D.
Suspend the Meeting
- E.
Table Debate
- F.
Appeal the Chair's Decision
- G.
Point of Order
- H.
Close Debate
- I.
Point of Personal Privilege
- J.
Simple Majority
- K.
Two-thirds Majority
- L.
No Vote
Correct Answer(s)
H. Close Debate
K. Two-thirds Majority -
- 35.
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