Congress

Which type of legislation is the most specific?

• resolution

• bill

• smesolution

• shrill

True or False: The presiding officer is typically a student

• True

• False

True or False: The first person to speak on a given piece of legislation is always speaking in affirmation (in favor of the proposal).

• True

• False

Which answer best describes the fair order for speeches?

• The first one who wants the speech gets the speech.

• The person who speaks the loudest gets the speech.

• The presiding officer just picks whoever s/he likes.

• The presiding officer makes a careful decision based on precedence and recency.

Derek, Donovan and Sam all want to give the next speech. Donovan and Sam have both given two speeches, and Derek has given one. Who should get the speech?

• Sam

• Derek

• Donovan

How long is the cross-examination for the first two speeches on a given piece of legislation?

• one minute

• two minutes

• three minutes

How long is the cross examination for the third speaker on a given piece of legislation?

• one minute

• two minutes

• three minutes

What do you say when you want to end the debate on a particular piece of legislation?

• This is boring.

• Let's quit this legislation.

• Previous

• I move we go to previous question.

What type of majority do you need in order to pass legislation?

• 1/3

• a simple majority, or 51%

• 2/3

What type of majority do you need in order to move to previous question?

• 1/3

• a simple majority, or 51%

• 2/3