Number: RL34599
Title: A Parliamentary-Style Question Period: Proposals and Issues for Congress
Authors: Matthew E. Glassman, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: This report surveys how question periods are conducted in Britain and other parliamentary democracies, examines previous proposals for question periods in the United States, considers potential advantages and disadvantages of a question period, and outlines some legislative considerations for policymakers considering a question period for Congress.
Pages: 37
Date: July 29, 2008