What is a bill?
What is a bill?
A bill is a proposed law that asks for real action if passed.
What does the “P” in PVLEGS stand for?
Poise
What is the agenda
The order of bills debated
What’s one thing you should look for in a good article?
A recent date.
What’s the difference between a bill and a resolution?
A bill makes a law. A resolution shares an opinion or idea.
What is “voice” in PVLEGS and why does it matter?
Speaking loudly and clearly so everyone can hear you.
What should you say before giving your speech?
"Thank you, PO. My name is ____, and I represent the state of ____."
What’s one thing we should never do with Wikipedia?
Use it as a source in our speech.
What do we call the list of all the bills we will debate?
The docket.
What do we call the 1-minute part where others ask you questions?
Cross ex or questioning
What does a PO do during debate?
They call on speakers and keep the session running smoothly.
What’s a way to check if your article is trustworthy?
Look at who wrote it and where it was published.
What’s something every good bill should include?
A clear purpose, who enforces it, and funding details.
How long is an authorship or sponsorship speech?
3 mins
What are 2 things AI tools can help you do in Congress prep?
Understand the bill and brainstorm arguments.
What part of the bill explains when the plan will happen?
The timeframe.
What does “eye contact” mean in speeches?
Looking at your audience instead of reading the whole time.
What is one thing AI cannot do for you?
Fact-check or write your whole speech for you.