Congressional Debate Quiz (NSDA Congress Guide)

What is the purpose of Congressional Debate?

• To analyze scientific theories

• To perform mock trials

• To draft and debate proposed laws and resolutions

• To discuss historical events

What is the role of the Presiding Officer in Congressional Debate?

• To recognize members to speak or move

• To conduct questioning periods

• To lead the debate on a specific legislation

• To draft the proposed bills and resolutions

What is the purpose of an authorship speech in Congressional Debate?

• To introduce the presiding officer

• To present the opposing viewpoint

• To introduce a bill or resolution to the chamber

• To conclude the debate

What is the maximum duration of a speech in Congressional Debate?

• 4 minutes

• 1 minute

• 2 minutes

• 3 minutes

What is the purpose of suspending the rules in Congressional Debate?

• To extend the duration of a speech

• To limit the number of questions

• To allow for additional questioning

• To change the order of the agenda

What is the main focus of federalism in the United States?

• Empowering the state governments

• Centralizing all government powers

• Eliminating the role of local municipalities

• Balancing power between national and state governments

What is the primary function of Think Tanks in policymaking?

• Implementing government policies

• Providing recommendations and analysis

• Enforcing international laws

• Conducting scientific research

What is the format for introducing a bill in Congressional Debate?

• List the members of the chamber

• Conduct a debate on the bill

• Provide a historical background

• State the problem and propose a solution

What is the primary purpose of a resolution in Congressional Debate?

• To present a legal argument

• To challenge existing legislation

• To urge further action on a specific issue

• To propose a new law

What is the recommended speaking style in Congressional Debate?

• Reciting from a prepared manuscript

• Speaking extemporaneously based on notes

• Reading directly from a textbook

• Using a formal and scripted language