Chapter 2 - The Conduct of Business in a Deliberative Assembly

Question 1

The quorum of an assembly is

A. two-thirds of the members present at the meeting.
B. the largest number that can be depended on to attend any meeting.
C. the number of members who must be present for business to be legally transacted.
D. the number of members who always vote on motions brought before the assembly.

(3.1)

Answer 1

C. the number of members who must be present for business to be legally transacted.

Question 2

In the absence of a provision in the bylaws, the quorum of an organized society is

A. two-thirds of the registered members.
B. a majority of the entire membership.
C. a majority of the members who answer roll call.
D. two-thirds of its officers in attendance.

(3.2)

Answer 2

B. a majority of the entire membership.

Question 3

The minimum essential officers that must be present to conduct business in a deliberative assembly are a

A. presiding officer and the vice-president.
B. presiding officer and a treasurer.
C. presiding officer and a secretary or clerk.
D. secretary and a clerk.

(3.3)

Answer 3

C. presiding officer and a secretary or clerk.

Question 4

Which phrase below applies both to the presiding officer and to the station in the place where he/she presides?

A. “The president”
B. “The podium”
C. “The moderator”
D. “The chair”

(3.4)

Answer 4

D. “The chair”

Question 5

The president or chief officer of an organized society who normally presides at its meetings is addressed as

A. “Mr. or Madam Vice President”
B. “Mr. or Madam President”
C. “Mr. or Madam Presiding Officer.”
D. “Mr. or Madam President pro tem” or “Mr. or Madam Chairmember.”

(3.5)

Answer 5

B. “Mr. or Madam President”

Question 6

How should a vice-president be addressed while actually presiding if the president is not on the platform?

A. “Mr. or Madam Vice President”
B. “Mr. or Madam President”
C. “Mr. or Madam Acting President”
D. “Mr. or Madam Presiding Officer”

(3.6)

Answer 6

B. “Mr. or Madam President”

Question 7

With very few exceptions, a member never speaks

A. while seated.
B. more than once on a main motion.
C. unless permission is granted by the maker of the motion.
D. longer than five minutes.

(3.7)

Answer 7

A. while seated.

Question 8

During a regular meeting, the presiding officer refers to himself/herself as

A. “I.”
B. “your presiding officer.”
C. “the chair.”
D. “the president.”

(3.8)

Answer 8

C. “the chair.”

Question 9

An appropriate phrase to use by the presiding officer to call a meeting to order is

A. “Order, order, the meeting has started!”
B. “Order, please.”
C. “Could I have your attention, please!”
D. “The meeting will come to order.”

(3.9)

Answer 9

D. “The meeting will come to order.”

Question 10

What specifies the sequence in which certain general types or classes of business are brought up or permitted to be introduced at a meeting?

A. Order of business
B. Bylaws
C. Standing rules
D. Charter

(3.10)

Answer 10

A. Order of business

Question 10

What specifies the sequence in which certain general types or classes of business are brought up or permitted to be introduced at a meeting?

A. Order of business
B. Bylaws
C. Standing rules
D. Charter

(3.10)

Answer 10

A. Order of business

Question 11

A society which has adopted Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised as its parliamentary authority

A. may use a new parliamentary authority at each meeting.
B. must follow the order of business given in the parliamentary manual.
C. may adopt its own particular order of business.
D. may change any item in the parliamentary authority by a majority vote without notice.

(3.11)

Answer 11

C. may adopt its own particular order of business.

Question 12

After the presiding officer calls a meeting to order, the next order of business is usually

A. new business.
B. reports of officers.
C. unfinished business.
D. reading and approval of the minutes.

(3.12)

Answer 12

D. reading and approval of the minutes.

Question 13

In the standard order of business, the reports of officers are presented

A. only as time allows.
B. immediately before new business.
C. immediately after approval of the minutes.
D. just before the program begins.

(3.13)

Answer 13

C. immediately after approval of the minutes.

Question 14

In the standard order of business, what follow special orders?

A. The treasurer’s report
B. Standing committee reports
C. Unfinished business and general orders
D. New Business

(3.14)

Answer 14

C. Unfinished business and general orders

Question 15

In the standard order of business, new business is taken up

A. after unfinished business and general orders.
B. immediately after rports of officers.
C. at the discretion of the president.
D. whenever members wish to propose main motions.

(3.15)

Answer 15

A. after unfinished business and general orders.

Question 16

A mass meeting usually does not need an order of business because

A. unfinished business is taken up first.
B. the chair determines the agenda by asking the officers to draft one after the meeting begins.
C. only new business can be brought up.
D. the committee that was assigned the problem for the meeting conducts a panel discussion.

(3.16)

Answer 16

C. only new business can be brought up.

Question 17

Calling a meeting to order is

A. always completed after the minutes are read.
B. the first item of business.
C. not part of the order of business.
D. always done by the vice-president.

(3.17)

Answer 17

C. not part of the order of business.

Question 18

A convention commonly

A. uses the same order of business prescribed for regular quarterly meetings.
B. accepts and uses the order of business recommended by the officers.
C. adopts its own order of business.
D. does not follow an order of business.

(3.18)

Answer 18

C. adopts its own order of business.

Question 19

Business is brought before an assembly by a member making a formal proposal called a (an)

A. agenda.
B. motion.
C. order.
D. memorandum.

(3.19)

Answer 19

B. motion.

Question 20

A communication addressed to the organization is normally read aloud at a meeting by the

A. president.
B. vice-president.
C. committee chairman.
D. secretary.

(3.20)

Answer 20

D. secretary.

Question 21

The reading of a communication at a meeting means that

A. a motion is not formally before the assembly.
B. the communication must be debated and voted on.
C. a committee should be appointed to investigate the communication.
D. the member who originally read the communication is the only one who may amend it.

(3.21)

Answer 21

A. a motion is not formally before the assembly.

Question 22

The formal parliamentary name given to any form of discussion of the merits of a motion is called

A. a discussion.
B. an argument.
C. a debate.
D. speaking.

(3.22)

Answer 22

C. a debate.

Question 23

The chair must recognize any

A. officer who seeks the floor, in preference to a member.
B. member who seeks the floor while entitled to it.
C. person in the assembly who seeks the floor.
D. member of the board in preference to any regular member.

(3.23)

Answer 23

B. member who seeks the floor while entitled to it.

Question 24

Before members in a large assembly can debate or propose motions, they must

A. rise and address the chairman.
B. address the chairman.
C. raise a hand.
D. rise.

(3.24)

Answer 24

A. rise and address the chairman.

Question 24

Before members in a large assembly can debate or propose motions, they must

A. rise and address the chairman.
B. address the chairman.
C. raise a hand.
D. rise.

(3.24)

Answer 24

A. rise and address the chairman.

Question 25

Before a member of an assembly is allowed to speak or propose a motion, he or she must “obtain the floor.” This means that the member must

A. rise and come before the assembly before speaking.
B. obtain permission from the assembly before addressing the chairman and speaking.
C. rise, address the chair, and wait to be recognized before speaking.
D. address the chair and then speak.

(3.25)

Answer 25

C. rise, address the chair, and wait to be recognized before speaking.

Question 26

When a member “has the floor,” this means that

A. anyone else in the assembly may speak from their seat.
B. a main motion need not be seconded.
C. another member may also stand and make a motion.
D. recognition has been received from the chair.

(3.26)

Answer 26

D. recognition has been received from the chair.

Question 27

The expression “privileges of the floor” means that

A. a person is permitted to enter the room in which a meeting is being held.
B. a member may debate motions as many times as desired.
C. certain members must be recognized and given the floor at any time.
D. anyone present at a meeting may have the floor.

(3.27)

Answer 27

A. a person is permitted to enter the room in which a meeting is being held.

Question 28

A member addressing the chair to claim the floor when the names of the members are not known should

A. raise his/her hand.
B. state his/her name and appropriate identifying information.
C. wait unitl the presiding officer asks his/her name.
D. wait until the secretary notifies the presiding officer or his/her name before speaking.

(3.28)

Answer 28

B. state his/her name and appropriate identifying information.

Question 29

When a member yields the floor by sitting, this means that

A. any other member is allowed to speak immediately.
B. there is an immediate vote on the pending motion.
C. the member is finished speaking.
D. the member may name another member to debate.

(3.29)

Answer 29

C. the member is finished speaking.

Question 30

Generally, if two members rise at about the same time, the chairman should recognize the member who

A. is an officer of the organization.
B. raised a hand and stood up.
C. has the most seniority.
D. rose and addressed the chair first after the floor was yielded.

(3.30)

Answer 30

D. rose and addressed the chair first after the floor was yielded.

Question 31

If you were the presiding officer and several members addressed the chair at about the same time after a motion was made, you should call on the member who

A. has already debated twice.
B. has the same opinions as all the other previous speakers.
C. has debated once.
D. made the motion and has not debated.

(3.31)

Answer 31

D. made the motion and has not debated.

Question 32

If the chairman makes a mistake and calls on the wrong member, attention to correct the error can be called by a member immediately

A. yelling out the word “mistake.”
B. raising a Point of Order.
C. raising a Question of Privilege.
D. calling out “Question!”

(3.32)

Answer 32

B. raising a Point of Order.

Question 33

A motion is brought before the assembly by a member

A. making a motion and the chairman stating it.
B. making a motion, another member seconding it, and the chair stating it.
C. proposing, seconding, and debating a motion.
D. asking the chair to offer a specific topic open for debate and then taking an immediate vote.

(4.1)

Answer 33

B. making a motion, another member seconding it, and the chair stating it.

Question 34

After a motion is made, seconded, and restated by the chair, the motion is

A. voted on immediately.
B. “pending.”
C. always amended.
D. “put” by the chair as the next step.

(4.2)

Answer 34

B. “pending.”

Question 35

If an assembly decides to do what a motion proposes, the motion is carried or

A. adopted.
B. accepted.
C. passed.
D. endorsed.

(4.3)

Answer 35

A. adopted.

Question 36

If an assembly decides not to do what a motion proposes, the motion is rejected or

A. not carried.
B. failed.
C. lost.
D. not passed.

(4.4)

Answer 36

C. lost.

Question 37

Main motions should start with the words

A. “I move that . . .”
B. “I so move . . .”
C. “I wish to move . . .”
D. “I motion that . . .”

(4.5)

Answer 37

A. “I move that . . .”

Question 38

Complex motions are presented in the form of a (an)

A. incidental main motion.
B. charter.
C. secondary amendment.
D. resolution.

(4.6)

Answer 38

D. resolution.

Question 39

The member who proposes a main motion has the right to speak in debate

A. first.
B. first and last.
C. three different times.
D. last.

(4.7)

Answer 39

A. first.

Question 40

After members make motions, they should

A. remain standing and wait for permission to debate.
B. resume their seats.
C. debate the motion.
D. sit and wait for another member to ask a question so that debate may proceed.

(4.8)

Answer 40

B. resume their seats.

Question 41

Before proposing a main motion, a member may

A. not offer an explanation for the motion or debate it.
B. offer an explanation of a few words.
C. explain all the reasons in detail for making the motion.
D. debate the motion up to ten mintues.

(4.9)

Answer 41

B. offer an explanation of a few words.

Question 42

Members who are unsure of the proper wording of a motion

A. may ask another member to assist without permission of the assembly.
B. may seek assistance from the chairman.
C. must sit, have the business of the assembly stop, and propose the motion when they are ready with the proper wording.
D. will be directed by the chairman to confer with the secretary while the meeting continues.

(4.10)

Answer 42

B. may seek assistance from the chairman.

Question 43

The member who wishes to second a motion must

A. not vote against the motion.
B. second the motion before it may be considered.
C. rise and be recognized by the chair before seconding it.
D. be acceptable to the member who proposed the motion.

(4.11)

Answer 43

B. second the motion before it may be considered.

Question 44

The seconder of a motion

A. should always raise a hand.
B. shoudl always stand and give his/her name.
C. must be recognized by the chair.
D. does not need to obtain the floor.

(4.12)

Answer 44

D. does not need to obtain the floor.

Question 45

After a main motion has been made, another member–without obtaining the floor and who wishes the motion to be considered–says

A. “I second the motion.”
B. “I second it.”
C. “Second.”
D. Any of the above

(4.13)

Answer 45

D. Any of the above

Question 46

Motions proposed is small boards or committees

A. must be seconded.
B. may be seconded by the maker of the motion.
C. need not be seconded.
D. must be seconded by the presiding officer.

(4.14)

Answer 46

C. need not be seconded.

Question 47

Assume that a main motion is not seconded. What should the chairman say?

A. “The chair seconds the motion.”
B. Repeat the following three times: “Will some member please second the motion?”
C. “Since there is no second, the motion is not before this meeting.”
D. “Since there is no second, will the maker of the motion withdraw it?”

(4.15)

Answer 47

C. “Since there is no second, the motion is not before this meeting.”

Question 48

A second implies that the seconder agrees that the motion

A. must be entered in the minutes.
B. should come before the assembly.
C. can be adopted without change.
D. could be referred to a committee after it is adopted.

(4.16)

Answer 48

B. should come before the assembly.

Question 49

May a member who is opposed to a motion second it?

A. Yes
B. No
C. Yes, if a reason is offered
D. Only if the chair allows it

(4.17)

Answer 49

A. Yes

Question 50

The requirement of a second to a motion is for the guidance of the

A. maker of the motion to determine who supports the motion.
B. secretary in recording the name of the seconder in the minutes.
C. chair so that the question on the motion can be stated.
D. members to recognize who supports the motion.

(4.18)

Answer 50

C. chair so that the question on the motion can be stated.

Question 51

The purpose of a second to a motion is to

A. establish the fact that at least two members are willing to speak in favor of the motion.
B. prevent time from being consumed by the assembly having to dispose of a motion that only one member wants introduced.
C. established the fact that at least two members are willing to vote in favor of the motion.
D. indicate to the chairman that members must debate the motion before it is voted on.

(4.19)

Answer 51

B. prevent time from being consumed by the assembly having to dispose of a motion that only one member wants introduced.

Question 52

If the chair is sure that over a majority of the assembly approves a motion,

A. amendments may also be included without a second.
B. a second is not needed, even if a point of order is made.
C. the question can be stated without a second.
D. a second still must be made.

(4.20)

Answer 52

C. the question can be stated without a second.

Question 53

If a motion is considered and adopted without having been seconded, it

A. is lost.
B. must be proposed, seconded and voted on again at a future meeting.
C. is still adopted.
D. is automatically laid on the table.

(4.21)

Answer 53

C. is still adopted.

Question 54

After a motion is made and seconded, the chair states the question. This means that the chairman

A. asks members if they have questions about the motion.
B. repeats the exact motion and indicates it is open for debate.
asks if the member who proposed the motion wishes to change it.
directs at least two questions to the member who made the motion.

(4.22)

Answer 54

B. repeats the exact motion and indicates it is open for debate.

Question 55

A debatable motion is placed on the floor and is opened for debate after the

A. member who seconded the motion speaks for it.
B. motion has been stated by the chair.
C. member makes the motion.
D. motion has been seconded.

(4.23)

Answer 55

B. motion has been stated by the chair.

Question 56

The statement by the chair, “Are you ready for the question?” means the

A. assembly may not debate the pending question.
B. assembly must decide if it is ready to ask questions.
C. members may debate the pending question.
D. members may ask the maker of the motion questions.

(4.24)

Answer 56

C. members may debate the pending question.

Question 57

A proper statement by the chairman after a motion has been made and seconded is

A. “It is moved that . . .”
B. “It is moved and seconded that . . .”
C. “The motion has been made and seconded that . . .”
D. “Is there debate on the motion that . . .?”

(4.25)

Answer 57

B. “It is moved and seconded that . . .”

Question 58

If a motion is made that cannot be debated or amended, the chair would

A. say, “Are you ready for the question?”
B. still ask if the maker of the motion wants to give reasons for proposing the motion.
C. put the motion to a vote immediately after stating it.
D. say, “Since this motion cannot be debated or amended, it is adopted.”

(4.26)

Answer 58

C. put the motion to a vote immediately after stating it.

Question 59

When a member’s motion is not in order, the chair says,

A. “You are out of order because . . .”
B. “I rule your motion is out of order because . . .”
C. “I’m sorry, Mary, you made a mistake and you are out of order because . . .”
D. “The chair rules that the motion is out of order because . . .”

(4.27)

Answer 59

D. “The chair rules that the motion is out of order because . . .”

Question 60

A motion is recorded in the minutes

A. as the wording was improved by the secretary after the meeting.
B. as it was stated by the maker.
C. as it was stated by the chair just before being voted on by the assembly.
D. after the secretary changes the motion to make certain it satisfies the needs of the organization.

(4.28)

Answer 60

C. as it was stated by the chair just before being voted on by the assembly.

Question 61

Which one of hte following statements is true?

A. A main motion must always be in writing when it comes from an ad hoc committee.
B. A motion should never be in writing.
C. The chair can require that a main motion be in writing.
D. The secretary can demand that a main motion should always be in writing.

(4.29)

Answer 61

C. The chair can require that a main motion be in writing.

Question 62

The maker of a motion has the right to modify or withdraw it

A. at any time.
B. up to adjournment of a meeting.
C. until the chair states the question.
D. during the debate on the question.

(4.30)

Answer 62

C. until the chair states the question.

Question 63

The seconder of a motion has the right to withdraw his/her second

A. anytime during a meeting.
B. if the maker of the motion modifies the motion that was seconded before it is stated by the chair.
C. immediately after the motion is stated by the chair.
D. after the minutes are read for approval by the assembly.

(4.31)

Answer 63

B. if the maker of the motion modifies the motion that was seconded before it is stated by the chair.

Question 64

What is the proper order of steps in considering a main motion?

A. Members debate, the chair puts the question, and the chair announces the voting results.
B. The chair puts the question, members debate, the chair announces the results of the voting.
C. The chair puts the question, the chair announces the results of the voting, and the members debate.
D. Members debate, the chair announces the voting results, and the chair puts the question.

(4.32)

Answer 64

A. Members debate, the chair puts the question, and the chair announces the voting results.

Question 65

Immediately after stating the question, the chair should turn toward the maker of the motion to see if he or she

A. wants to recommend a member to second the motion.
B. wishes the motion to be repeated.
C. wishes to be assigned the floor to debate.
D. wants the assembly to debate the motions immediately without debate.

(4.33)

Answer 65

C. wishes to be assigned the floor to debate.

Question 66

The maker of a motion

A. must always speak first in debate on the motion.
B. may assign his/her right to debate to another member without permission of the assembly.
C. has the right to speak first and last on his or her motion.
D. has the right to speak first in debate on the motion.

(4.34)

Answer 66

D. has the right to speak first in debate on the motion.

Question 67

Unless there is a rule to the contrary, a member may speak

A. once during the same day.
B. twice during the same day.
C. three times on the same motion on the same day.
D. twice on the same motion on the same day.

(4.35)

Answer 67

D. twice on the same motion on the same day.

Question 68

How long can a member speak each time on a pending motion unless permission is given by the assembly or it is outlined differently in the bylaws?

A. Ten minutes
B. Five minutes
C. Two minutes
D. None of the above

(4.36)

Answer 68

A. Ten minutes

Question 69

Debate on a question must be confined to

A. affirmative points on the pending question.
B. the merits of the immediately pending question.
C. remarks and questions directed to the maker of the motion.
D. arguments that would promote the question not to be adopted.

(4.37)

Answer 69

B. the merits of the immediately pending question.

Question 70

Which rule of debate listed below is false?

A. Personal comments should not be interjected by the chairman.
B. The chair should not enter into debate while presiding.
C. The chairman cannot arbitrarily close debate.
D. The chair can interrupt the speaker for any reason.

(4.38)

Answer 70

D. The chair can interrupt the speaker for any reason.

Question 71

When the presiding officer puts the question, this means that the chair

A. is asking for a second.
B. proceeds to take a vote on the pending motion.
C. is going to ask the maker of the motion a question.
D. is going to put the pending motion on temporary hold.

(4.39)

Answer 71

B. proceeds to take a vote on the pending motion.

Question 72

The initial vote on a main motion is usually taken “viva voce,” which means by

A. rising.
B. a show of hands.
C. voice.
D. ballot.

(4.40)

Answer 72

C. voice.

Question 73

Which vote on a motion is always taken first by the presiding officer?

A. Affirmative
B. Negative
C. Abstentions
D. Neutral

(4.41)

Answer 73

A. Affirmative

Question 74

If the affirmative vote is almost unanimous on a motion that is complimentary and noncontroversial, the chairman

A. need not call for a negative vote.
B. calls for a standing vote to confirm it.
C. takes only the negative vote by a division.
D. doesn’t need to call for a negative vote even if a member objects.

(4.42)

Answer 74

A. need not call for a negative vote.

Question 75

When the chairman takes a vote on a motion, the abstentions are

A. called for first.
B. called for last and used to calculate the majority number.
C. not taken.
D. usually added to the affirmative votes.

(4.43)

Answer 75

C. not taken.

Question 76

A chairman may take an affirmative vote by saying

A. “All those in favor say aye.”
B. “All in favor, say aye.”
C. “Those in favor of the motion, say aye.”
D. Any of the above.

(4.44)

Answer 76

D. Any of the above.

Question 77

The simple rising vote in which the number of members voting on each side is not coutned is usually used

A. on motion s requiring a two-thirds vote for adoption.
B. even when the chairman believes the voice vote is conclusive.
C. on all motions requiring a majority vote for adoption.
D. only in the election of officers.

(4.45)

Answer 77

A. on motion s requiring a two-thirds vote for adoption.

Question 78

If a rising vote is not decisive, a counted vote can be ordered by

A. anyone in attendance without a second.
B. the secretary.
C. the chair or the assembly.
D. the parliamentarian.

(4.46)

Answer 78

C. the chair or the assembly.

Question 79

If a rising vote is inconclusive, the chair should

A. ask for another voice vote and order it to be counted.
B. order another rising vote and order it to be counted.
C. take another rising vote.
D. declare the vote a tie.

(4.47)

Answer 79

B. order another rising vote and order it to be counted.

Question 80

A vote by a show of hands can be used

A. to verify an inconclusive vote in any sized group.
B. as an initial voting method in very large groups.
C. when any member calls out “Division!”
D. in small groups.

(4.48)

Answer 80

D. in small groups.

Question 81

Members have the right to change their vote

A. anytime.
B. up to the time the result is announced.
C. if permission is given by the chairman.
D. when the minutes are read at the next regular meeting.

(4.49)

Answer 81

B. up to the time the result is announced.

Question 82

The chair’s announcement of the result of a voice vote should include which side “has it,” whether the motion is adopted or lost, and

A. a congratulatory statement to the maker of the motion.
B. a summary of the affirmative and negative debate.
C. the effect of the vote.
D. an estimate of how many voted on the prevailing (winning) side.

(4.50)

Answer 82

C. the effect of the vote.

Question 83

When announcing the affirmative results of a voice vote, the chairman should say,

A. “The ayes have it, and the motion is adopted.”
B. “The affirmative wins.”
C. “The ayes have it, and the motion is affirmed.”
D. “The motion is firmly adopted.”

(4.51)

Answer 83

A. “The ayes have it, and the motion is adopted.”

Question 84

For a motion requiring a two-thirds vote for adoption, the chair says,

A. “There are less than two-thirds in the affirmative, and the motion is lost.”
B. “We don’t have two-thirds in favor, so the motion is lost.”
C. “The motion is lost since the vote is more than two-thirds in the affirmative.”
D. “The motion is lost.”

(4.52)

Answer 84

A. “There are less than two-thirds in the affirmative, and the motion is lost.”

Question 85

There are 26 in the affirmative and 26 in the negative on a vote for amain motion. Which way would the chairman have to vote in order for the motion to be adopted?

A. For the negative
B. For the affirmative
C. The chair would have to abstain
D. None of the above. The chair cannot vote in this situation.

(4.53)

Answer 85

B. For the affirmative

Question 86

The rising, counted vote on a main motion is twenty-four for the affirmative and twenty-three for the negative. The chairman votes for the negative. This means that the vote on the main motion is

A. twenty-five for the affirmative and twenty-three for a negative, and it is adopted.
B. a tie, and the main motion is lost.
C. a tie, and the main motion is adopted.
D. twenty-four for the affirmative and twenty-four for the negative, and the motion is postponed to the next regular meeting.

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Answer 86

B. a tie, and the main motion is lost.

Question 87

What would you do as a chairman of an assembly of about one hundred members if you couldn’t determine the result of an uncounted rising vote?

A. Ask for a vote by a show of hands.
B. Take a vote by ballot.
C. Take a vote by having each member stand and announce his or her vote.
D. Take a counted, rising vote.

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Answer 87

D. Take a counted, rising vote.

Question 88

A member can demand a division from the moment the negative votes have been cast until the

A. assembly adopts an amendment to the motion.
B. chair announces the results of the voting.
C. chair declares the effect of the motion.
D. question is stated by the chair on another motion.

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Answer 88

D. question is stated by the chair on another motion.

Question 89

If a member wishes a voice vote to be retaken as a rising vote, he/she may call out, without obtaining the floor,

A. “I doubt the result of the vote.”
B. “Division!”
C. “I call for a division.”
D. Any of the above

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Answer 89

D. Any of the above

Question 90

One method of calling for a counted rising vote is for a member to rise, address the chair and move that the vote be counted. This motion must be seconded and adopted by a

A. unanimous vote.
B. two-thirds vote.
C. majority vote.
D. None of the above. A vote is not necessary.

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Answer 90

C. majority vote.

Question 91

Assume that the chairman has declared the results of a voice vote. A member who desires to have the vote taken again and counted should

A. call out “Division” without rising or being recognized by the chair.
B. rise, address the chair, be recognized and say, “I move that the vote be counted.”
C. demand, without rising, that “the chair take a counted voted.”
D. rise, and without being recognized by the chair state, “I rise to a point of order and wish a standing, counted voted.”

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Answer 91

B. rise, address the chair, be recognized and say, “I move that the vote be counted.”

Question 92

In very small assemblies where everyone is easily seen, an inconclusive voice vote may be verified by

A. a show of hands.
B. another voice vote.
C. a ballot.
D. a rising vote.

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Answer 92

A. a show of hands.

Question 93

In a very small assemblies, an inconclusive voice vote can be verified by a show of hands

A. even if a member objects.
B. because it is the same as a division.
C. at the initiative of the chair.
D. even though some members cannot be clearly seen.

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Answer 93

C. at the initiative of the chair.

Question 94

In large assemblies, the chair has the same voting rights as any other member. This means that the chairman may vote

A. only to make a tie.
B. for the negative when there is a tie vote.
C. when it would affect the outcome, or he may abstain.
D. only when a motion is obviously going to be adopted.

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Answer 94

C. when it would affect the outcome, or he may abstain.

Question 95

If there is a tie vote on a motion and the chair does not vote, the chair

A. must take another vote.
B. must vote to break the tie.
C. declares that the motion is lost.
D. declares the motion is adopted.

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Answer 95

C. declares that the motion is lost.

Question 96

The terms unanimous consent are also called

A. consensus by silence.
B. assembly consent.
C. general consent.
D. quorum consent.

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Answer 96

C. general consent.

Question 97

Rules are designed for the protection of

A. nonmembers.
B. the minority.
C. the majority.
D. all the members.

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Answer 97

B. the minority.

Question 98

When a motion is adopted without the steps of stating the question and putting the motion to a formal vote, it is called adopting by

A. consensus.
B. unanimous (general) consent.
C. a withdrawal of objections.
D. a caucus.

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Answer 98

B. unanimous (general) consent.

Question 99

The correction and approval of the minutes is normally handled by

A. a privileged motion.
B. unanimous (general) consent.
C. the secretary.
D. a main motion.

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Answer 99

B. unanimous (general) consent.