A constructive speech of up to three (3) minutes given by a member, which introduces an item of legislation for debate by the chamber

A rule that requires the presiding officer to choose speakers who have spoken least (or not at all).

A rule where the presiding officer selects speakers based on who has spoken least recently (or earliest).

A small group of members who meet and bring recommendations to the full assembly.

A period where the members of the assembly ask individual questions of the speaker.

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).

A complete packet of legislation

The order of legislation as suggested by a committee or member, and voted on by the assembly (sometimes called the calendar).

A specific, written proposal (“bill” or “resolution”) made by a member or committee for assembly to debate.

This method is employed to balance recognition of speakers among various spatial zones in the chamber, so students seated in any given area aren’t disadvantaged. The chair should ensure that an equal number of affirmative and negative speeches are called from the same zone.

Another word for constituents

A principle that holds that citizens give up certain rights for protections by their government.

T/F. Congress does NOT have the authority to tax or provide oversight of executive branch activities.

The concept that authority is shared between the national or central government, and the governments of states and territories

True or False. Resolutions lack the force of law, and never establish enforcement.

Written bills should include all of the following, except:

Select all of the central powers of Congress:

Which of the following details rights that are recommended, but not required in America?

Type of legislation that describes the details of how a policy would be enacted, if voted into law by the assembly