A proposal for action that is often discussed and voted on in formal meetings.

The current state of affairs or existing situation before any changes are introduced by the debate resolution.

The formal statement of policy or belief that serves as the subject being debated.

The side of a debate that opposes the formal statement being discussed.

A period during a debate where one speaker asks direct questions to their opponent to clarify arguments or expose weaknesses.

The initial speeches in a debate where the participants present their primary arguments and evidence to build their case.

The side of a debate that supports and argues in favor of the formal statement or resolution.

A formal code of conduct and set of rules used to manage meetings and maintain order during a debate or assembly.

A requirement that a proposal must receive support from another member before it can be formally discussed or voted upon.

Voting terms used to express a 'yes' or 'no' vote during formal proceedings.

To formally end or temporarily pause a session or meeting with the intention of resuming it later.

Various ways of organizing, scheduling, or postponing topics for discussion, often referring to a list of items to be addressed or a specific order of business.

The specific legal documents, proposed laws, or written changes that are the subject of debate and voting.

Terms referring to the person in charge of a debate and the system used to determine who is allowed to speak next.

The specific segments of a speaker's presentation that serve as the introductory and concluding parts of their formal case.

The proposed plan must receive a ______ to be discussed further.

The defense team argued that the ______ was better than the proposed change, suggesting things should stay exactly as they are.

The ______ issued a formal statement to clearly explain why they disagreed with the new policy.

The parliament spent several hours debating the new ______ regarding environmental protections.

The parliamentarian ensures that the meeting follows ______ to maintain professional conduct.

The senator formally introduced a ______ to change the local water management policy.

After the long debate, the chair asked for all those in favor to signify by saying ______, and the opposition to respond with its counterpart.

The debate began with the first ______ speech, where the speaker outlined the core arguments for their position.

The chairperson decided to ______ the meeting until ten o'clock the following morning.

The ______ takes the side that supports and defends the proposed resolution.

The ______ for today's meeting includes several important topics, such as the budget review and the new hiring policy.

The debater was granted the ______ to present her final arguments to the assembly.

After the initial arguments, both sides participated in a ______ to challenge the evidence and logic of their opponents.

The committee passed a ______ that officially declared their support for the new community park.

Since the proposed change was problematic, the committee decided to propose an ______ to the wording of the bill.