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 [..]

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

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 [..]

A group of countries in a similar geographical region or with a similar opinion on a particular topic. Blocs typically vote together. Caucus

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

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, [..]

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

During voting bloc, delegates may motion to vote on certain clauses of a resolution separately, so that only the clauses that are passed become part of the final resolution. This is known as division [..]

The faculty member in charge of a Model UN team, class or club. Flow of debate

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 [..]