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What is the maximum time limit for an unmoderated caucus?
30 minutes
45 minutes
1 hour
There is no maximum time
Proposals for unmoderated caucuses may not be for more than half an hour (although this time can then be extended later).
A delegate gives a 3 min speech with a min spare, and takes a POI. Who can they yield to?
Delegate on the speakers' list, giving them 4 + 1 minutes
Delegate off the speakers' list, giving them 1 minute
Delegate on the speakers' list, bumping them up the list
Delegate off the speakers' list, giving them 4 + 1 minutes
If a delegate has taken POIs, even if they have time remaining, they can only yield to a delegate on the speakers' list (or the director) and this delegate may only speak for their allocated time. This is because taking a POI essentially cancels out any remaining time a speaker has.
What is the maximum number of speakers in a procedural debate?
6. Three speakers 'for' and three 'against' the motion
3. The motioner speaks, then 1 speaker 'for' and 'against'
2. 1 speaker 'for' and one 'against'
There is no maximum number of speakers
Up to three delegates can speak on either side of the debate. Although this maximum is usually only reached when discussing motions to close debate.
When can a working paper be discussed?
During formal debate only
Under a working paper speakers' list
Anytime, except debates on draft resolutions or amendment
Anytime
Which of the following does not describe an amendment allowed at AMUNC?
Adding a new clause
Deleting a clause
Editing the spelling or grammar of a clause
Changing the content of an existing clause
Editing the spelling or grammar of a clause is called a semantic or syntactic amendment. These will not occur at AMUNC 2010. Instead, you need to encourage delegates to submit proof-read documents and/or reject ones that are not up to scratch. Directors also have the power to make these corrects one a resolution is passed.
Who should speak first in a moderated caucus?
The delegate most relevant to the discussion
The proposer of the moderated caucus
The delegate who raises their placard first
It is at the discretion of the director
The proposer of the moderated caucus always has the right to speak first. After that, speakers are chosen at the discretion of the director.
Can a delegate appeal director's decision?
No, the director's decision is final
Yes, via a point of order
Yes, but only on substantive matters
No, although the co-director may appeal a decision
Exercises of the director's discretion may be appealed. To do this a delegate must call a point of order and request the appeal. Full details of this procedure are outlined in Rule 12 of the AMUNC ROP.
What happens after there is a motion for procedural debate?
The motion is voted on by the committee
The motion is entertained at the discretion of the director
The committee moves directly into procedural debate
Nothing. There is no procedural debate at AMUNC.
Motions for procedural debate shall be decided upon by the director. In previous years, these motions have been voted on by the committee. The exception to this is the procedural debate that is automatically generated with a motion to close debate.
Which of the following is not a form of debate at AMUNC?
Formal debate
General speakers' list
Moderated caucus
Unmoderated caucus
There are three types of committee debate: formal debate, moderated caucus and unmoderated caucus. A speakers' list occurs as part of formal debate.
What should you do if a recount is equally divided on a procedural vote?
Keep recounting until somebody gives in
Take vote as having failed
Hold a procedural debate
Return to formal debate and return to the vote later
If a vote is equally divided and after a recount is still equally divided, procedural votes shall be counted as failed.
What happens when you divide the question for a draft resolution?
Each clause passed is incorporated into the draft resolution
Each passed clause is taken together and voted on as a whole
Sub-clauses are voted on separately
You cannot divide the question on a resolution
If the question is divided for a draft resolution, each clause that is passed shall be considered as part of the final draft resolution, which shall then be voted on in its entirety following normal procedure.
For how long may a director extend a moderated/unmoderated caucus without a motion?
10 minutes
5 minutes
3 minutes
There is no maximum time
Directors may only extend a moderated or unmoderated caucus by a total of five minutes using their discretion.
What is quorum for general committees?
Third of the registered voting delegates in a committee
Half of the registered delegates in a committee
Half the registered voting delegates in a committee
Third of the registered delegates in a committee
Quorum is half of the registered voting delegates in a committee. If quorum is not met at any time the committee cannot function. It is important to check that it is maintained.
When do you allow delegates who vote 'with rights' to speak?
Immediately after they cast their vote
Just before the final vote is announced
After the final vote in announced
Delegates cannot vote 'with rights' at AMUNC
Delegates who vote 'with rights' may explain their decision after the final vote has been tallied and announced. Their speech may be no more than 30 seconds long.
When you divide the question, do you also vote on sub-clauses separately?
Yes
Only for draft resolutions
Only for amendments
No
Because sub-clauses are considered to be integral to a specific clause, they are not divided or voted on separately.
How can the committee switch debate between draft resolutions?
Motion to suspend debate on the first draft resolution
Return to formal debate
Motion to introduce/resume debate on the second resolution
All of the above
In order to switch debate between different draft resolutions, a delegate must motion to suspend debate on the current resolution. If this passes the committee will move back to formal debate. Following this, the delegate must motion to introduce or resume debate on the alternate resolution.
What happens after there have been two consecutive yields to delegates?
The next yield must be to someone off the speakers' list
The next yield must be to someone on the speakers' list'
The next yield must be to the director
Nothing, delegates may continue to yield normally
After two consecutive ylelds away from the chair, the next yield must be to the director.
Put the following motions in order: close debate, procedural debate, moderated caucus.
Moderated caucus, procedural debate, close debate
Procedural debate, close debate, moderated caucus
Procedural debate, moderated caucus, close debate
Close debate, procedural debate, moderated caucus
For full details on the order of precedence for points and motions see Rules 70 and 71.
When can more than one draft resolution or amendment be discussed?
At any time
Only during their specific speakers' lists
During formal debate
None of the above
When discussing draft resolutions and amendments under their respective speakers' lists, delegates may only refer to the document specifically under debate. If they wish to compare multiple resolutions or amendments, the committee needs to move back into formal debate. Here, they can either discuss them from the general speakers' list or in moderated caucus.
What is dividing the question?
Voting on each operative clause in a document separately
Voting on each preambulatory clause separately
Voting on each clause in a document separately
When a delegate asks a POI in two parts
If a motion to divide the question passes, each operative clause is voted on separately. This applies to amendments and draft resolutions.