Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that
best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Which of the following is an
incidental motion?
a. | to call for the previous
question | c. | to
rescind | b. | to appeal from the decision of the chair | d. | to call for orders of the day |
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The purpose of a ________
motion is to present an opinion or proposed action for the consideration of the entire organization
and ultimately for their vote.
a. | Main | c. | Auxiliary | b. | Subsidiary | d. | Unclassified |
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Main motions:
a. | require a
second | c. | may be
amended | b. | are open to discussion | d. | all of these are correct |
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Which of the following is the
proper way for a member wishing to propose a motion?
a. | “I would like to make a
motion?” | c. | “I would
like to move that.” | b. | “I move that.” | d. | “I think we ought
to.” |
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The purpose of _______ is to
make sure that the proposed action has the support of at least two members, otherwise the motion dies
for the lack of support
a. | discussion | c. | a second | b. | a vote | d. | an
amendment |
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The purpose of _______ is to
secure the opinion of the majority with reference to the proposed action.
a. | discussion | c. | a second | b. | a vote | d. | an
amendment |
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The purpose of _________ is to
offer opportunity for expression people to express their opinion, either in support of or in
opposition to the proposed action, and assists all members in arriving at a
a. | discussion | c. | a second | b. | a vote | d. | an
amendment |
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The principle of ________ rule
must dominate the rule of all democratic organizations.
a. | minority | b. | presidential | c. | members | d. | majority |
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To second a motion in large
groups, a member:
a. | can stay seated and the secretary
doesn’t need their name. | b. | must rise and the secretary doesn’t need their
name. | c. | must rise and the secretary needs their
name. | d. | can stay seated, but the secretary needs their
name. |
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The purpose of _________ is to
indicate readiness to vote
a. | an
amendment | c. | a member saying
“Question” | b. | discussion | d. | a vote |
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A “Question”
call:
a. | does not necessarily terminate
discussion | b. | terminates discussion | c. | is to call for
clarification | d. | should be followed by an immediate
vote |
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________ vote is taken quickly
by division of the house is known only approximately.
a. | Hand | b. | Oral | c. | Roll call | d. | Ballot |
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The most reliable vote taken on
matters of unusual importance is the ______ vote.
a. | Hand | b. | Oral | c. | Standing | d. | Ballot |
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The ________ vote is a vote
individually expressed by each member and recorded by the secretary.
a. | Hand | b. | Oral | c. | Roll call | d. | Standing |
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A main motion requires
a:
a. | 2/3
vote | b. | majority | c. | unanimous | d. | 1/2 vote |
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In voting, the
president:
a. | may not
vote | c. | must vote only by
ballot | b. | may vote only to break a tie | d. | may vote to make or break a tie |
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A tie vote
is:
a. | a passed
motion | c. | not
possible | b. | a defeated motion | d. | none of these are correct |
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The motion to ___________
provides for terminating a business meeting in an orderly manner.
a. | withdrawal a
motion | c. | rescind | b. | postpone definitely | d. | adjourn |
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The qualified form of the
motion to adjourn is a __________ motion.
a. | Main | b. | Privileged | c. | Subsidiary | d. | Incidental |
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The unqualified form of the
motion to adjourn is a __________ motion
a. | Main | b. | Privileged | c. | Subsidiary | d. | Incidental |
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The unqualified form of the
motion to adjourn:
a. | requires a
second | b. | requires a majority vote | c. | can be debated | d. | both requires a second and requires a majority
vote |
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The qualified form of the
motion to adjourn:
a. | requires a
second | b. | can be debated | c. | requires a 2/3 vote | d. | both requires a second and can be
debated |
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Whenever a pause in the
proceedings of a meeting is desired a motion to _______ may be appropriate.
a. | suspend the
rules | c. | call for the orders of the
day | b. | recess | d. | none of these are
correct |
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The motion to recess as a
privileged motion:
a. | requires a
second. | c. | can not be
amended. | b. | can be debated. | d. | requires a 2/3 vote. |
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When members are concerned that
the rights, privileges or even the comfort of the organization demands immediate attention by the
presiding officer, they may propose a
a. | recess | c. | postponement | b. | question of privilege | d. | point of order |
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