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Resolutions

Resolutions are the basic decisions or statements of the United Nations. Together with amendments, they are the basis of substantive debate as well as negotiations. Although resolutions are prepared by individual nations or groups of nations, once passed they declare the official policy of the UN organ to which they were submitted and become its property.

Resolutions may be either general statements or directions for specific organizations, UN bodies, or states. They can criticize actions of states, call for collective actions, or, in the case of the Security Council, require economic or military sanctions.When writing resolutions, it is important to keep in mind the specific capabilities of the organ being simulated. The General Assembly, its committees, and all bodies may only call for or suggest actions. It should be noted that no body other than the Security Council may require action or sanctions from member states.

Each resolution is a single sentence, with the different sections separated by semicolons and commas. The subject of the sentence is the organ making the statement, such as the General Assembly, Economic and Social Council, and the Security Council.The remainder of the resolution is divided into two parts: Preambulatory clauses and Operative clauses.

Definition of Terms used in a Resolution:
Preambulatory clauses are the justifications for actions. They usually begin with present participles such as noting or taking into consideration and denote Charter authorizations for actions, past resolutions precedent, and statements about the particular purposes for the action. Operative clauses are the policy portion of the resolution. Each operative clause starts with a verb, and, taken as a whole, deals thoroughly and logically with one idea. In no case should a clause be a collection of unrelated thoughts or statements on a broad topic; each clause should deal with only one aspect of the problem.

Proper Resolution Format
A resolution is basically a single sentence that begins with the organ, topic, and subject matter. The rest of the sentence is made up of preambulatory and operative clauses. Clarity and pricision are vital, and special attention should be paid to details such as punctuation, capitalization, grammar, and format. The proper format for a resolution is as follows:

• -Name the organ, the topic, and the submitter.
• -Begin all clauses with appropriate initiating phrases (see list).
• -End each preambulatory clause with a comma and every operative clause with a semicolon.
• -Number each line in the margin and number each operative clause.
• -Skip a line after each clause.
• -End the final operative clause with a period.

Resolution Writing Tips
Keep your resolution consistent with your country's foreign policy.
Be specific; define vague terms.
Avoid wordiness.
If possible, avoid singling out individual countries or regions for blame.
Well-written resolutions should demonstrate the following:

- Familiarity with the problem being addressed
- Clarity of the issue
- Conciseness
- Depth
- Proper format
- Correct English grammar, vocabulary, and punctuation

Resolution Introductory Phrases
Preambulatory Phrases:
Affirming Alarmed by Approving Aware of Believing Bearing in mind Confident Contemplating Convinced Declaring Deeply concerned Deeply conscious Deeply convinced Deeply disturbed Deeply regretting Desiring Emphasizing Expecting	Expressing its appreciation Expressing its satisfaction Fulfilling Fully aware Fully alarmed Fully believing Further deploring Further recalling Guided by Having adopted Having considered Having considered further Having devoted attention Having examined Having studied Having heard Having received Keeping in mind	Noting with regret Noting with satisfaction Noting with deep concern Noting further Noting with approval Observing Realizing Reaffirming Recalling Recognizing Referring Seeking Taking into account Taking into consideration Taking note Viewing with appreciation Welcoming
Operative Phrases:
Accepts Affirms Approves Authorizes Calls Calls upon Condemns Congratulates Confirms Considers Declares accordingly Deplores Draws the attention Designates	Emphasizes Encourages Endorses Expresses its appreciation Expresses its hope Further invites Further proclaims Further reminds Further recommends Further resolves Further requests Have resolved Notes	Proclaims Reaffirms Recommends Reminds Regrets Requests Solemnly affirms Strongly condemns Supports Trusts Takes note of Transmits Urges

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