Bills, Bills, Bills
What is a bill enacted on the state level called?
An Act
What Russian leader did Donald Trump meet with last month in Alaska?
Vladimir Putin
Name the three branches of government
Executive, legislative, and judicial
What do you need to say when called on by the chair?
Name and Delegation (optional, 'Thank you chair/speaker')
Who is the current Washington youth Governor?
Which portion or portions of a memorial are actually implemented?
Only the "Now, Therefore" statement
Name any action of the Trump administration which has been declared unconstitutional or illegal by a court
Too many to count.
But generally, most immigration actions, national guard and marine deployments, many tariffs, halting international enrollment at Harvard, etc.
What is one system of checks and balances, and how does that system work?
- Vetoes/Veto overrides
- Judicial Review
- Impeachment
- Approval of the cabinet
What do you say when you are done speaking on the debate floor?
"I yield the remainder of my time", or just "I yield my time"
Which major officer is in charge of organizing bills in Olympia?
Secretary of State
In Washington YAG, when can a bill be amended at Olympia?
ONLY during committee - not in the actual senate or house
Which Columbia graduate was detained in a Louisiana immigration facility for three and a half months without criminal charges?
Mahmoud Khalil
How many representatives are there in the federal House of Reps? (will accept within +/- 15)
435
Name either statement anyone in the chamber with speaking privileges can make WITHOUT recognition from the chair
Point of Order or Division
What is the Attorney General's job?
To decide on the constitutionality of bills, and speak on that in the chambers.
What percentage of the chamber is required to vote in favor of an amendment to the federal constitution in YAG in order for it to pass?
50% + 1
Which Army veteran was confirmed as Trump's Secretary of Defense after a confirmation hearing including questions about sexual assault allegations, opinions on women in combat roles, and a history of excessive drinking?
Pete Hegseth
What is it called when a court orders a person or group to stop an activity?
Court Injunction
How many times can an individual technically speak per "question" according to Reed's Rules of Order?
One
Name any leadership position required to attend leadership training in April
- MOs
- Committee chair/vice chair
- All leadership except FECs, Asst. Sargent at Arms, and Asst. Reading Clerks
What is the purpose of committee at Olympia?
To prioritize bills on the docket, and fail bills that are not debatable
Which country's central bank did not renew its approval for Israeli war bonds on Monday?
Ireland
Can the government legislate a contract to a specific company? Why or why not?
No -- to prevent collusion and bribery in government contracts
True or False: Reed's rules of order generally do not allow one delegate to yield the floor to another member of the chamber
True -- with the exception of others asking you questions, or yielding your time for the purpose of adjournment or recess, you are not supposed to yield your time to another delegate
What is the youngest someone can run for Postmaster General?
Freshman year