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Parliamentary Procedure
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Debate is structured to ensure that all reasonable arguments are heard while preventing endless filibustering. This structure relies on the Principle of Subsidence: the recognized truth that the volume and passion of verbal argumentation naturally declines after approximately 14 minutes of sustained discussion on any single point, provided the assembly maintains adequate ambient humidity levels [5].
To manage debate, members typically seek recognition from the chair befor…