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The Process of Floor Debate

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What is the purpose of floor debate in a legislative assembly?

  1. To allow legislators to present their views on a bill or resolution.

  2. To allow the public to express their views on a bill or resolution.

  3. To allow the media to report on the proceedings of the assembly.

  4. To allow the assembly to vote on a bill or resolution.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Floor debate is a crucial step in the legislative process, as it allows legislators to engage in a public discussion and debate on the merits of a bill or resolution before voting on it.

Who is typically allowed to participate in floor debate?

  1. Only the sponsor of the bill or resolution.

  2. Only the committee members who worked on the bill or resolution.

  3. All legislators who are members of the assembly.

  4. Only the leaders of the majority and minority parties.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In most legislative assemblies, all members are allowed to participate in floor debate, regardless of their party affiliation or committee membership.

What are the general rules of floor debate?

  1. Legislators must speak in a respectful and orderly manner.

  2. Legislators must confine their remarks to the topic at hand.

  3. Legislators must avoid personal attacks on other legislators.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Floor debate is governed by a set of rules that ensure order and decorum in the assembly. These rules typically require legislators to speak respectfully, stay on topic, and avoid personal attacks.

What is the role of the presiding officer during floor debate?

  1. To ensure that the rules of debate are followed.

  2. To recognize legislators who wish to speak.

  3. To summarize the arguments for and against the bill or resolution.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The presiding officer, typically the speaker of the assembly, is responsible for maintaining order during floor debate, recognizing legislators who wish to speak, and summarizing the arguments for and against the bill or resolution.

What is the purpose of amendments during floor debate?

  1. To change the language of the bill or resolution.

  2. To add new provisions to the bill or resolution.

  3. To delete provisions from the bill or resolution.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Amendments are proposed during floor debate to change the language, add new provisions, or delete provisions from the bill or resolution under consideration.

How are amendments voted on during floor debate?

  1. By a simple majority of the assembly.

  2. By a two-thirds majority of the assembly.

  3. By a unanimous vote of the assembly.

  4. The presiding officer decides.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In most legislative assemblies, amendments are voted on by a simple majority of the members present and voting.

What is the purpose of a cloture motion during floor debate?

  1. To limit the amount of time spent on floor debate.

  2. To end floor debate and force a vote on the bill or resolution.

  3. To allow more legislators to speak on the bill or resolution.

  4. To postpone the vote on the bill or resolution.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A cloture motion is used to end floor debate and force a vote on the bill or resolution under consideration.

How is a cloture motion voted on during floor debate?

  1. By a simple majority of the assembly.

  2. By a two-thirds majority of the assembly.

  3. By a unanimous vote of the assembly.

  4. The presiding officer decides.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In most legislative assemblies, a cloture motion requires a two-thirds majority vote of the members present and voting.

What is the purpose of a filibuster during floor debate?

  1. To delay or prevent a vote on a bill or resolution.

  2. To allow more legislators to speak on the bill or resolution.

  3. To force the assembly to reconsider a bill or resolution.

  4. To postpone the vote on the bill or resolution.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A filibuster is a tactic used by legislators to delay or prevent a vote on a bill or resolution by speaking for as long as possible.

What are the rules governing filibusters during floor debate?

  1. There are no rules governing filibusters.

  2. Filibusters are only allowed on certain types of bills or resolutions.

  3. Filibusters are limited to a certain amount of time.

  4. Filibusters are not allowed in legislative assemblies.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In most legislative assemblies, there are no specific rules governing filibusters, although some assemblies may have informal norms or traditions regarding their use.

What is the purpose of a motion to table during floor debate?

  1. To postpone the vote on a bill or resolution.

  2. To end floor debate and force a vote on the bill or resolution.

  3. To allow more legislators to speak on the bill or resolution.

  4. To force the assembly to reconsider a bill or resolution.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A motion to table is used to postpone the vote on a bill or resolution to a later date.

How is a motion to table voted on during floor debate?

  1. By a simple majority of the assembly.

  2. By a two-thirds majority of the assembly.

  3. By a unanimous vote of the assembly.

  4. The presiding officer decides.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In most legislative assemblies, a motion to table is voted on by a simple majority of the members present and voting.

What is the purpose of a motion to recommit during floor debate?

  1. To send the bill or resolution back to committee for further consideration.

  2. To end floor debate and force a vote on the bill or resolution.

  3. To allow more legislators to speak on the bill or resolution.

  4. To force the assembly to reconsider a bill or resolution.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A motion to recommit is used to send the bill or resolution back to committee for further consideration and possible amendments.

How is a motion to recommit voted on during floor debate?

  1. By a simple majority of the assembly.

  2. By a two-thirds majority of the assembly.

  3. By a unanimous vote of the assembly.

  4. The presiding officer decides.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In most legislative assemblies, a motion to recommit is voted on by a simple majority of the members present and voting.

What is the purpose of a motion to reconsider during floor debate?

  1. To allow the assembly to reconsider a bill or resolution that has already been voted on.

  2. To end floor debate and force a vote on the bill or resolution.

  3. To allow more legislators to speak on the bill or resolution.

  4. To force the assembly to postpone the vote on the bill or resolution.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A motion to reconsider is used to allow the assembly to reconsider a bill or resolution that has already been voted on.

How is a motion to reconsider voted on during floor debate?

  1. By a simple majority of the assembly.

  2. By a two-thirds majority of the assembly.

  3. By a unanimous vote of the assembly.

  4. The presiding officer decides.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In most legislative assemblies, a motion to reconsider is voted on by a simple majority of the members present and voting.

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