Diplomacy & Politics Glossary

The authority granted to the committee chair to make procedural decisions or rulings during debate without requiring a vote.

A session where a legislative committee debates, amends, and rewrites a bill before it is sent to the full chamber.

A document produced by a conference committee that reconciles differences between House and Senate versions of a bill before final approval.

A special session convened rapidly to address urgent or unforeseen issues within a committee or crisis simulation.

Formal discussion in committee where delegates present speeches and negotiate on draft resolutions and amendments.

A structured discussion format governed by strict rules where delegates speak in turn according to the speaker's list.

Also known as SOCHUM, a UNGA committee focusing on human rights issues and humanitarian concerns worldwide.

Individuals who facilitate the Joint Crisis Committee by managing the crisis narrative and delegate interactions.

A committee meeting where members debate, amend, and rewrite proposed legislation before voting.

A legislative committee responsible for monitoring and supervising government agencies and programs to ensure compliance and effectiveness.

The process by which a delegate gains the floor to speak by raising their placard and being acknowledged by the chair.

A question raised by a delegate to the chair seeking clarification on rules or procedures during a committee session.

The minimum number of delegates required to be present for a committee to conduct official business and make decisions.

A procedure to confirm that the minimum number of delegates is present to conduct official committee business.

The minimum number of delegates required to be present for a committee to conduct official business and make decisions.

A formal procedure where delegates respond present or absent during the opening of a committee or for votes.

A voting procedure where each delegate's vote is recorded individually by name or country.

A delegate who supports a draft resolution or working paper but does not take full responsibility as a sponsor.

A delegate or country that authors and supports a draft resolution or working paper, taking responsibility for its content.

A committee or working group established under a main UN organ to focus on specific issues.

The part of committee discussion focused on the content and merits of a topic, as opposed to procedural or administrative matters.