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Moderated vs Unmoderated Caucus: Key Differences

Key Differences

Feature Moderated Caucus Unmoderated Caucus
Structure Formal, structured mini-speeches from placards Freeform, informal discussion and room movement
Purpose Deep dive into a specific sub-issue Bloc formation, negotiation, and drafting resolutions
Time Format Requires Total Time + Individual Speaker Time (e.g., 9:00 total, 45s per speaker) Requires Total Time only (e.g., 15 minutes)
Chair's Role Moderates speaker order, manages timer, calls placards Observes negotiations, reviews working papers, monitors progress

Managing Caucus Transitions:

During unmoderated caucuses, document access is usually fragmented across unorganized links. With MUN-Key.com, blocs can utilize Google Drive QuickShare to grant document edit access to allies directly within the platform, while Chairs keep everyone synced on the active room countdown.