True/False
Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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A good chairperson never says “I”.
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2
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The Chairperson should only let the members on one side of an issue discuss the
motion, then allow the members on the other side of the issue to discuss it. The Chairperson should
not alternate floor debate between those favoring and opposing the motion.
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3
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The are four basic steps to an average motion. They are (in proper order):
1) The motion is moved.
2) The motion is discussed.
3) The motion is seconded.
4) The
motion is voted upon.
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4
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You must be on the winning side of the Chair’s decision on a close vote to
be allowed to call for Division of the House.
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5
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Only the person who moved the motion can move to withdraw the motion.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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6
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Motions applied to other motions for the purpose of disposing them are known as
__________ motions.
a | incidental | b | privileged | c | main | d | subsidiary |
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7
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A motion that brings before the assembly, for its consideration, any particular
subject independent of any other pending motion or parliamentary situation is a _______
motion.
a | incidental | b | privileged | c | main | d | subsidiary |
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8
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Which motion is used early in a meeting to learn what is on the agenda or when
the agenda is not being followed?
a | Suspend the Rules | c | Appeal from the Decision of the Chair | b | Call for the Orders
of the Day | d | Parliamentary
Inquiry |
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9
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When a member wants to have a separate vote within a motion, you would call for
a....
a | separate Vote within a Motion | b | Suspend the Rules | c | Object to the
consideration of a Question | d | Previous
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Yes/No
Indicate whether you
agree with the statement.
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10
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The motion to Adjourn is a Privileged motion in most cases.
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11
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The motion Lay on the Table is not debatable.
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12
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The motion Point of Order requires a simple majority vote.
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13
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To be handled properly, it is required that a 2/3 majority vote be achieved to
properly handle and pass the motion Object to the Consideration of a Question.
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14
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For the motion Limit Debate to be passed, you only need a simple majority
vote.
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Completion
Complete each
statement.
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15
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The minimum number of members who must be present at an assembly for business to
be legally transacted is known as a _________. (spelling counts)
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Matching
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Match the following Parliamentary Procedure abilities to their
definitions. a | Amend | e | Previous Question | b | Point of Order | f | Limit or Extend Debate | c | Postpone
Definitely | g | Refer to
Committee | d | Withdraw a Motion | h | Recess |
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16
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This motion is used when you feel there is a need to stop the meeting.
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17
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This motion is used by members to call attention to errors made by other
members - errors that are not corrected by the Chair in the course of a meeting.
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18
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This motion is used by members to terminate debate and put the pending question
to an immediate vote.
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19
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This motions puts off or defers action on a main motion which is before the
assembly and at the same time it fixes a definite time for future consideration of the main
motion.
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20
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The purpose of this motion is to secure more detailed information on a matter
that is before the assembly, before taking action on it.
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Match the following Parliamentary Procedure abilities to their
definitions. a | Suspend the Rules | e | Previous Question | b | Refer to Committee | f | Division of the House | c | Parliamentary
Inquiry | g | Lay on the
Table | d | Point of Order | h | Postpone Indefinitely |
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21
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This motion is used when you question whether or not correct parliamentary
procedure is being followed during a meeting.
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22
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This motion is used when there has been a close voice vote on a motion and a
member feels that the decision made by the Chair of whether or not the motion passed was wrong and
wants a counted vote.
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23
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This motion is used to set aside the original main motion along with any
amendment being considered until it is taken from the table by a majority vote.
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24
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This motion is used when the best interests of the organization are served by a
temporary suspension of one or more of the written rules that govern its operation.
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25
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This motion is used to stop a motion before it comes to a vote.
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Match the following Parliamentary Procedure abilities to their
definitions. a | Division of the House | e | Refer to Committee | b | Question of Privilege | f | Reconsider a Motion | c | Amend | g | Rescind a Motion | d | Take from the Table | h | Parliamentary
Inquiry |
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26
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This motion repeals or cancels a main motion which was passed during the
current meeting or at a previous meeting.
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27
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This motion is used to modify another motion.
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28
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This motion is used when you want to formally interrupt a meeting for personal
or group reasons.
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29
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This motion brings back before the assembly a motion which has been previously
voted upon; it makes possible corrections and improvements which may result in a change of vote on
the original motion.
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30
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This motion is used to bring back into discussion a motion which has previously
been laid on the table.
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