the order of legislation as suggested by a committee or legislator, and voted on by the assembly

legislation that expresses a conviction, or value belief of an assembly, which may urge, request, or suggest further action by another decision-making authority

specific, written proposal made by a legislator or committee for debate

small group of legislators who meet and bring recommendations to the full assembly

a specific change to an item of legislation, explaining exactly which words it modifies, and not changing the intent of the legislation itself

the leader of a legislative assembly who runs its meetings by recognizing members to speak or move

a constructive speech of up to three minutes given by a legislator, which introduces an item of legislation for debate by the chamber

legislation that describes details of how a policy would be enacted, if voted into law by the assembly

the complete packet of legislation distributed by a tournament

when a member has the full attention of the assembly to speak