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Resolution
A written proposel to take action
Make a recommendation, form a committee, establish a new program, ask for action
A resolution can do one or more of the following
2
A resolution contains how many basic sections?
Whereas and Therfore Be It Resolved
What are the two basic sections?
Whereas Section
States all of the reasons why the resolution is needed. Specific information will be needed to generate reasons for the resolution
Therefore Be It Resolved Section
States the Intent of the Resolution
Resolution should read as one long sentence ending with “Therfore be it resolved.”
How should resolutions be read?
A topic that would be considered the the UN. Problems that are internal to a nation are not good topics
What should a resolution be written on?
INternational in scope and related to keeping peace or providing humanitarian assistance
What problems does the UN focus on?
Religion and Government
The UN will not change a countries:
2-3
How many main authors should a resolution have?
3 minutes
Time Limit for the Author’s Speech
Author’s Speech
A speech where the 2-3 main authors go up to persuade delegates to accept the resolution
Closing Comments
May be given by 1, 2, or all 3 authors. This time is used to clarify remarks or rebut any opposing comments
1 Minute
Time Limit for Closing Comments