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Master
Congressional
Debate
Review
100
The order in which legislation is debated
Docket
100

What is the first paragraph of every speech before you do the intro? Be specific

Thank the chair, this is Representative ___ speaking for the ___ time this session.  At the leisure of the chamber and the chair, just let me know when you're ready.
100
Speaking order
The order which speakers must be granted speaking privileges.
100
Decorum
Etiquette which is appropriate in the setting of congressional debate.
100

Name a strategy we discussed in answering questions

My argument is

That may be true, however

What we should be focusing on is

I didn't make that argument, others can address it

200

How do you force a vote on the legislation?

WITH A MOTION 'I move the previous question'

200

Precedence

The order in which people must speak after a speech has been given.

200

Simple majority

When there is half plus one vote on something. Most stuff in Congress just takes a simple majority.  

200
PO election
All representatives interesting in presiding over the chamber, they get to give a short speech, the people get the right to vote for whoever they think it's a better option, the PO with the majority votes gets the session.
200
Representative
The debater who is participating.
300

How do you start a session?

Motion to open the floor for PO nominations...or

If the PO is already appointed, Motion to begin debate on the docket

300
Motions
A request by a representative if they may interrupt a normal course of a debate.
300
What is the difference between direct questioning and rapid fire questioning?

Direct gets 30 seconds to question the speaker.  Rapid fire allows you to ask one question at a time.

300

The structure of an argument is tagline, evidence, impact statement.  What similar structure is used in many English and Science classes.

CER, claim evidence reasoning. 

the tagline is the claim

the evidence is either from an expert or a specific example

the impact statement is the reasonoing behind why it is important in the debate.  if or because/then link back to the topic.

300

What is the difference between a motion to recess and a motion to adjourn?

Recess is temporary, until we meet next time.  Adjourn is forever.  If you adjourn, you lose all the special rules you had agreed upon and have to start all over with the motions, like calling for an open chamber, nominating and choosing a docket to debate, etc
400

What is a point of order?

Representative thinks the rules were violated.  It is used to begin discussion on a rules violation.  For example, votes on amendments take 2/3 majority and the PO said it passed but it was only 1/2 plus one in favor.   Someone notices, raises their placard, and when called on says 'point of order' and then 'that requires a 2/3rds majority'

400
Speech in negation
To deny a solution put forth in the legislation.
400

What is a point of information

You have a question for the Presiding Officer

400

Written proposals designed to solve a specific problem. Representatives debate the viability of these proposals, either bills or resolutions

Legislation

400
The place the congressional debate takes place where everyone from all the different schools come.
Chambers
500
Open chamber
Representatives are allowed to leave without asking permission.
500

A system of debating where a pro-speech must be followed by a con speech.

Pro-con sequence or a cycle

500
Presiding officer (PO)
The Presiding Officer is the person who presides over the United States Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices, and precedents.
500

Authorship speech vs Sponsorship speech

Authorship speech: Speech supporting the bill written by the person who wrote it. Scholarship speech: Meant to provide some background on the legislation, addition to persuade people to agree with the solution

500
Speech in affirmation
Speech to persuade other people to agree with the bill.