In this episode we discuss the essentials of Parliamentary Procedure, including the history of parliament, the core principles of orderly debate, and the basic structure of the U.S. Congress. We begin with a brief history of the mother of Parliaments, the English Parliament.  From there, we discuss the core tenets of Parliamentary procedure, including the principle of orderly debate, and the committee structure. Finally, we outline the shape of the modern U.S. Congress and how legislative bills become laws.