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A '''blocker resolution''' is a type of [[United Nations]] [[resolution]] that intentionally was designed to prevent the submission of [[proposals]] dealing with similar topics. Though blocker resolutions can be specific or vague, they are usually carefully designed to cover a fair wide range of topics. Typically blocker resolutions are drafted by international coalitions of groups interested in protecting national sovereignty. The debate surrounding blocker resolutions often reveals the exact intent (to block future international legislation) of the resolution, but most blocker resolutions have been successful in making it illegal for UN member states to submit proposals dealing with same topics. | A '''blocker resolution''' is a type of [[United Nations]] [[resolution]] that intentionally was designed to prevent the submission of [[proposals]] dealing with similar topics. Though blocker resolutions can be specific or vague, they are usually carefully designed to cover a fair wide range of topics. Typically blocker resolutions are drafted by international coalitions of groups interested in protecting national sovereignty. The debate surrounding blocker resolutions often reveals the exact intent (to block future international legislation) of the resolution, but most blocker resolutions have been successful in making it illegal for UN member states to submit proposals dealing with same topics. | ||
| − | The [[United Nations Security Act]] | + | Some blocker resolutions do much more than simply prohibit future resolutions from dealing with a similar topic, but attempt to seriously address either an international problem or make a statement on a right. Despite the fact that these blockers are still promoting an idea, they still have a profound impact on restricting large numbers of future proposals, and thus are still considered blockers. |
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| + | The following is a list of key blocker resolutions: | ||
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| + | *[[United Nations Security Act]] | ||
| + | *[[UN Educational Aid Act]] | ||
[[Category:Gameplaying]] | [[Category:Gameplaying]] | ||
[[Category:United Nations]] | [[Category:United Nations]] | ||
Revision as of 12:19, 22 August 2006
A blocker resolution is a type of United Nations resolution that intentionally was designed to prevent the submission of proposals dealing with similar topics. Though blocker resolutions can be specific or vague, they are usually carefully designed to cover a fair wide range of topics. Typically blocker resolutions are drafted by international coalitions of groups interested in protecting national sovereignty. The debate surrounding blocker resolutions often reveals the exact intent (to block future international legislation) of the resolution, but most blocker resolutions have been successful in making it illegal for UN member states to submit proposals dealing with same topics.
Some blocker resolutions do much more than simply prohibit future resolutions from dealing with a similar topic, but attempt to seriously address either an international problem or make a statement on a right. Despite the fact that these blockers are still promoting an idea, they still have a profound impact on restricting large numbers of future proposals, and thus are still considered blockers.
The following is a list of key blocker resolutions:
