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Abstain
During a vote on a substantive matter, delegates may abstain rather than vote yes or no. This generally signals that a country does not support the resolution being voted on, but does not oppose it en [..]
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agenda
The order in which the issues before a committee will be discussed. The first duty of a committee following the roll call is usually to set the agenda. Amendment
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Background guide
A guide to a topic being discussed in a Model UN committee usually written by conference organizers and distributed to delegates before the conference. The starting point for any research before a Mod [..]
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bloc
A group of countries in a similar geographical region or with a similar opinion on a particular topic. Blocs typically vote together. Caucus
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Chair
A member of the dais that moderates debate, keeps time, rules on points and motions, and enforces the rules of procedure. Also known as a Moderator. Dais
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decorum
The order and respect for others that all delegates at a Model UN conference must exhibit. The Chair will call for decorum when he or she feels that the committee is not being respectful of a speaker, [..]
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delegation
The entire group of people representing a member state or observer in all committees at a particular Model UN conference. They are usually all from the same school. Director
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Faculty advisor
The faculty member in charge of a Model UN team, class or club. Flow of debate
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gavel
The tool, shaped like a small wooden hammer, which the Chair uses to keep order within a Model UN committee. Many conferences give the gavel used in a committee to the delegate recognized by the dais [..]
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Motion
A request made by a delegate that the committee as a whole do something. Some motions might be to go into a caucus, to adjourn, to introduce a draft resolution, or to move into voting procedure. Obser [..]
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