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1. Parliamentary Procedure

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   Parliamentary procedure refers to the body of rules, customs, and usages that govern the deliberative assemblies, particularly legislative bodies such as parliaments, congresses, and similar governing councils. Its primary function is to enable an assembly to conduct its business in an orderly, fair, and efficient manner, balancing the rights of the majority to decide with the rights of the minority to be heard. While rooted in histor…

2. Parliamentary Procedure

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   To manage debate, members typically seek recognition from the chair before speaking. Rules usually mandate that the chair alternates recognized speakers between proponents and opponents of the pending motion.
   The mechanism for ending debate, such as the Previous Question motion (Rank 6), is designed to curtail undue extension of discussion. If successfully passed by the required majority (often two-thirds), debate ceases immediately, and the assembly proceeds dire…