WorksheetsCongressional Debate
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 13mins
What type of motions fulfill individual needs or the interest of the group individually?
privileged motions
subsidiary motions
incidental motions
unclassified motions
What motion allows members to overrule chair?
Recess
Rise to a question of privilege
Main motion
Appeal from the Decision of the Chair
In an argument, what is a statement of opinion without explanation or justification called?
Claim
Warrant
Data
Impact
Does a main motion require a second from members in order to discuss it?
Yes
No
What kind of vote is needed in order to take a motion from the table?
Simple Majority
2/3 Majority
Decision of the Chair
What type of motions alter, change or dispose of main motions?
incidental motions
privileged motions
subsidiary motions
unclassified motions
What do you call a motion that repeals a previous action?
Amend
Reconsider
Postpone Indefinitely
Rescind
Who currently represents Louisiana in the House of Representatives?
Bill Cassidy
John Bel Edwards
John Kennedy
Clay Higgins
In an argument, what is the reason why the argument should matter to the audience called?
Claim
Warrant
Data
Impact
Does a motion to suspend the rules require a second from members in order to discuss it?
Yes
No
What kind of vote is needed in order rise to a question of privilege?
Simple Majority
2/3 Majority
Decision of the Chair
What type of motions correct ill-advised actions or correct improper use of parliamentary procedure?
privileged motions
subsidiary motions
incidental motions
unclassified motions
What type of motion considers parts of the motion separately?
Divide the Motion
Main Motion
Call for Orders of the Day
Rescind
How many representatives does Louisiana have in the House of Representatives?
One
Two
Four
Six
In an argument, what is the statement of what the debater intends to prove called?
Claim
Warrant
Data
Impact
What kind of vote is needed in order to adjourn a meeting?
Simple Majority
2/3 Majority
Decision of the Chair
Does a motion to divide the chamber require a second from members in order to discuss it?
Yes
No
What kind of vote is needed in order to call for orders of the day?
Simple Majority
2/3 Majority
Decision of the Chair
What kind of motion ends the currently meeting immediately?
Previous Question
Adjourn
Recess
Rescind
Who currently represents Louisiana in the U.S. Senate? (select 2 answers)
John Kennedy
Clay Higgins
John Bel Edwards
Bill Cassidy
In an argument, what is evidence that helps to support your ideas called?
Claim
Warrant
Data
Impact
Does a motion to recess require a second from members?
Yes
No
What kind of vote is needed in order to call for the previous question?
Simple Majority
2/3 Majority
Decision of the Chair
In what ways can members at a meeting cast a vote (select all that apply)
Voice
Ballot
Roll Call
Mechanical device
Mail-in
What type of motion kills the motion without a direct vote?
Previous Question
Rescind
Table the Motion
Postpone Indefinitely
What type of motion allows members to overrule chair?
Adjourn
Appeal from the Decision of the Chair
Reconsider
Main Motion
In the Senate, who determines which bills are scheduled, when and for how long?
President
Senate Majority Leader
Senate Minority Leader
Speaker of the House
What kind of vote is needed in order to rise to a point of order?
Simple Majority
2/3 Majority
Decision of the Chair
What is the last step when creating an argument?
make a claim
provide supporting data
describe the impact to the audience
reinforce the claim with a warrant
Does a motion to rise to a question of privilege require a second from members?
Yes
No
What type of motion allows the members to take a temporary break in a meeting?
Postpone indefinitely
Adjourn
Previous Question
Recess
What type of motion allows the the members to consider a tabled motion again?
Take from the Table
Reconsider
Suspend the Rules
Divide the Motion
True/False: A bill can only start in either house in Congress.
True
False
What kind of vote is needed in order to make an amendment to a motion?
Simple Majority
2/3 Majority
Decision of the Chair
What kind of motion allows the members to make exceptions to by-laws of organization’s constitution?
Suspend the Rules
Reconsider
Lay on the Table
Adjourn
What kind of motion delays a motion briefly?
Rescind
Lay of the Table
Suspend the Rules
Recess
Does a motion to fix the time for reassembling require a second from members?
Yes
No
What kind of vote is needed in order to limit or extend debate?
Simple Majority
2/3 Majority
Decision of the Chair
