Congressional Debate

Front

The complete packet of legislation distributed by a tournament is called:

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Docket

Front

The order of legislation as suggested by a committee or member, and voted on by the assembly is known as the:

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agenda

Front

This is a specific, written proposal (in the form of a “bill” or “resolution”) made by a member or committee for assembly to debate.

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Legislation

Front

This type of legislation describes the details of how a policy would be enacted, if voted into law by the assembly.

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bill

Front

An expression of conviction, or value belief of an assembly, which may urge, request or suggest further action by another decision-making authority is a(n):

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resolution

Front

This is when a member has the full attention of the assembly to speak (also refers to the area where the assembly meets, where its members speak, and where it conducts its business).

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Floor

Front

This standard rule requires the presiding officer choose speakers who have spoken least (or not at all).

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Precedence

Front

The period where the members of the assembly ask individual questions of the speaker is known as:

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Questioning

Front

This is a small group of members who meet and bring recommendations to the full assembly.

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Committee

Front

A specific change to an item of legislation, explaining exactly which words it modifies, and not changing the intent of the legislation itself is called a(n):

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Amendment