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What is the Senate?
This is the branch of the U.S. government that approves treaties with other countries.
What is the Second Amendment?
This amendment gives people the right to own and carry guns.
Who likes pizza with pinapple?
David
What motion continues the speakers list
There isn't a motion which continues with the speakers list, the speakers list continues automatically if there is no motion on the floor.
In which city does the senate meet?
Washington D.C.
What is the United Nations?
This is the world organization where countries meet to talk about peace and global problems. The U.S. is a member.
What is District of Columbia v. Heller?
In 2008, the Supreme Court said people have the right to own a gun to protect themselves at home. This famous case was called this.
Who is Jessicas smaller sister?
Natalia
How do you ask to go to the bathroom
Through a diplomatic note or through a point of personal privilege.
How many senators does each state have?
2 per state
What is containment?
During the Cold War, the U.S. tried to stop communism from spreading to other countries. This policy was called this.
Who is Charlie Kirk and what foundation did he create?
This conservative political activist is the founder of Turning Point USA and strongly supports gun rights.
Who lost his/her passport and got stuck in Belgium?
Jessica
Which motion do we use to open debate?
How many years does a senator serve?
What is NATO?
This is the military group that includes the U.S. and many European countries. They promise to protect each other if one is attacked.
What is originalism?
This idea means interpreting the Constitution based on what the writers originally meant when they wrote it.
Who almost drowns in Oaxaca?
Daniel Morse
Can two resolution pass in only one commute?
Yes
What does the first amendment talk about?
This amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, and the press, which allows activists and commentators to express their political opinions.
What is isolationism?
Some people believe the U.S. should not get involved in many wars or problems in other countries and should focus more on its own country. This idea is called this.
What is the debate between individual rights and collective rights?
Some people argue about whether the Second Amendment protects guns only for state militias or for each individual person. This disagreement is about this type of interpretation.
What is Andreas second last name?
Sacal
How many times can the moderated coccus be extended?
Only one time and it has to be with the minimum of one second shorter than the previous one
what year was the U.S. Constitution written?
1787