Here are some of the basic rules of the Model United Nations (as well as the real thing):
| Motion | Debatable? | Majority | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point of Personal Privilege Point of Order |
No | NA | These are the only points that can interrupt a speaker. |
| Comments | No | NA | This is the only point that can continue a speech. |
| Right of Reply | No | NA | No right of reply to a right of reply is allowed. |
| Point of Parliamentary Inquiry | No | NA | Used only to ask questions about parliamentary procedure. |
| Suspension or Adjournment of the Meeting. | No | 1/2 | Suspension is only in order at the end of a session. Adjournment, at the end of the last scheduled committee session. |
| Caucus | No | 1/2 | Informal Session for a specific purpose and time. |
| Closure of Debate | 2 con | 2/3 | Brings a resolution, an amendment or agenda selection to an immediate vote. |
| Postponement of Debate | 1 pro, 1 con | 2/3 | Applicable to amendments and topic areas (once a resolution has failed). |
| Divison of the Question | 1 pro, 1 con | 1/2 | Allows voting on parts of resolutions separately; must be accompanied by a specific scheme for division. |
| Introducing Amendments | separate speakers list | 1/2 | Amendments must have the requisite number of signatures and be signed by the Chair before introduction. |
| Introducing Resolutions | continue speakers list | 1/2 | Resoultions must have the requisite number of signatures and be signed by the Chair before introduction. |
| Resumption of Debate | 1 pro, 1 con | 1/2 | Resumes discussion on a topic area or amendment which was postponed. |