Motions
How do you end a round?
"Motion to Adjourn"
What do you need to say if you want to vote on a motion after someone motions
second
When should you take a recess?
It's up to you! Usually people do it between debate on bills so people can have a break, but its not a hard-and-fast rule
What should you always do before you begin speaking
make sure the judges are ready
How do you close out debate on a piece of legislation?
"Move to Previous Question"
How do you motion to leave the chamber for a water break, bathroom break, etc.
point of personal privilege
How do you call for a recess
Motion/ motion: I move to a _ minute recess
What do you do if you mess up while speaking?
Keep going!! You got this :)
How do you elect a PO?
"Move to Open the Floor for PO nominations"
What do you do when you want to speak
raise your placard
What should you do if you want to talk to your chamber
motion for a recess (or an in-house recess)
How many rounds do you have in a day
usually 2-3; usually 3
How do you address the PO if you have a question or a correction?
Point of Inquiry
what do you do when you want to return to a chamber
motion to enter the chamber
is motion to address the chamber a real motion?
no
How do you set a docket?
"Motion to open the floor for docket nominations"
what do you do when you want to ask a question
raise your placard after the PO calls for questioners – keep holding your placard until the questioning periods are over
What is the difference between an in-house recess and a regular one
you stay on camera on an in-house recess, and you can "leave the room" - turn your camera off - without taking a personal privilege during a regular recess