Rules of Parliamentary Debate

What two words must be used to form a main motion?

• I make
• I move
• I feel
• I think

In a room of 30 people, what is a simple majority?

• 15
• 18
• 20
• 16

In order for a motion to be debated, it must first have a __________________.

• Introduction
• Second
• Amendment
• Discussion

What is the purpose of a motion to amend?

• To change
• To vote
• To reconsider
• To delay

In order to address the Chair or the assembly, what must you do first?

• Be recognized
• Stand up and speak
• Speak loudly
• Use the secret hand signal

a statement made by the debater for each side at the beginning of a debate, in which each side outlines the case he or she intends to present

• Rebuttal
• Fight
• Opening Statement
• Closing Statement

summary of the case, which attempts to persuade the judge (and the jury if there is one) to favor his or her side

• Opening Statement
• Closing Statement
• Proposition
• Relevant

presenting a persuasive opinion or claim

• Argument
• Fight
• Debate
• Agreeing

the opposite argument or viewpoint from what the speaker/writer is saying

• rebuttal 
• opening statement
• acknowledge
• Counterargument

a response that refutes an argument; a comeback

• argument
• Rebuttal
• delineate
• justify