District Greenhand FFA Quiz

Question 1

Knowledge of parliamentary procedure not only strengthens chapter meetings, but also provides member with valuable _________ tools for participation in the chapter and other organizations.

Answer 1

Leadership

Question 2

From earliest times, the eagle has been used as an emblem of leadership, __________, and progress.

Answer 2

Power

Question 3

Newly elected American FFA Degree recipients receive recognition on stage at the national FFA Convention, a certificate and a ______ from National FFA Foundation.

Answer 3

Key

Question 4

It is a ________ to be an officer in the FFA.

Answer 4

Honor

Question 5

Awards provide incentive for members to set goals and work toward ______ them.

Answer 5

Achieving

Question 6

There are _______ proficiency awards available to FFA members with SAE programs in either entrepreneurship or placement.

Answer 6

38

Question 7

There are _____ State Star Awards.

Answer 7

4

Question 8

T/F: Debate in democratic society must be fair to all concerned

Answer 8

True

Question 9

T/F:Personal appearance is not an important factor in developing a successful parliamentary team.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

T/F: When judges of a parliamentary contest ask questions of team members, a member should never ask that the question be repeated

Answer 10

False

Question 11

T/F: There is no particular member that can be considered the most important member on a parliamentary procedure team

Answer 11

False

Question 12

T/F:Debate must be limited to the immediate pending question

Answer 12

True

Question 13

T/F: When secrecy is desired in voting a method of voting by ballot should be used.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

T/F: More than half the votes cast is a majority.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

T/F: When a candidate receives more votes than other candidates, he has majority vote.

Answer 15

False

Question 16

T/F: A member is compelled to vote

Answer 16

False

Question 17

T/F: Voting by ballot may be ordered by a 2/3 majority vote

Answer 17

False

Question 18

T/F: Amendments are of two kinds-first rank and second rank

Answer 18

True

Question 19

The maximum length of time a chapter can officially operate following a discontinuance of the agricultural education department?

Answer 19

36 months

Question 20

The following is not a kind of membership.

Answer 20

Greenhand

Question 21

Members may retain their active membership until November 30, following the _____ National FFA Convention after graduating from high school.

Answer 21

Fourth

Question 22

The Natuonal organization consists of chartered state associations which, in turn, are composed bit less than _______ local chapter(s) chartered by a state association and having a total active membership of not less than 125.

Answer 22

4

Question 23

Which one of the following is not a degree of active membership?

Answer 23

Collegiate FFA Degree

Question 24

The emblem shall carry three letters “FFA” and the words “___________”.

Answer 24

Agricultural Education

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT and additional officer that may be elected to serve other chapter needs?

Answer 25

Substitution

Question 26

In _________ the FFA delegates voted to allow girls to become members.

Answer 26

1969

Question 27

There are _____ members in the National Board of Directors.

Answer 27

11

Question 28

Parliamentary procedure is based upon several

Answer 28

Democratic principles

Question 29

The primary purpose of parliamentary procedure is to

Answer 29

Assist groups to achieve their objectives

Question 30

Possessing knowledge of parliamentary law is desirable for one to gain the ________.

Answer 30

Ability...Willingness...working

Question 31

Discussions conducted according to certain fundamental principles is known as:

Answer 31

Parliamentary procedure

Question 32

T/F: The previous question is a subsidiary motion

Answer 32

True

Question 33

T/F:A second is not required to call the previous question

Answer 33

False

Question 34

T/F:A majority vote is necessary to lay on the table

Answer 34

True

Question 35

T/F: The motion to lay on the table is an incidental motion

Answer 35

False

Question 36

T/F: The motion to take from the table requires a majority vote.

Answer 36

True

Question 37

T/F: The motion to take from the table can be reconsidered

Answer 37

False

Question 38

T/F: The motion to reconsider is an unclassified motion.

Answer 38

True

Question 39

T/F: A second is not required to reconsider a motion

Answer 39

False

Question 40

T/F: The motion to rescind cannot be applied to action that cannot be reversed

Answer 40

True

Question 41

In calling for a division of the assembly

Answer 41

Recognition is not necessary

Question 42

To bring an item of business back before the chapter after discharging the committee

Answer 42

A motion is necessary

Question 43

The members offering the motion to refer to a committee may specify whether it is to go to

Answer 43

A standing or special committee

Question 44

To discharge a committee requires a ______

Answer 44

2/3 vote

Question 45

When taken from the table is a(n)

Answer 45

A motion is in the same condition as tabled

Question 46

The motion to take from the table is a(n)

Answer 46

Unclassified motion

Question 47

The purpose of nominations is to

Answer 47

Offer names for consideration for an office or position

Question 48

The proper terminology in offering a nomination, after receiving recognition is

Answer 48

"I nominate...for..."

Question 49

The motion to close nominations requires a ________ is _______ and can be _________.

Answer 49

Second...undebatable...and amend to time only

Question 50

The vote that may be reconsidered is the

Answer 50

Negative vote

Question 51

The suspension of a rule is in effect

Answer 51

Only for the reason it was suspended

Question 52

The motion to suspend standing rules may be made

Answer 52

While the question is pending

Question 53

It is out of order to call for orders of the day when there is ______ from the order of business

Answer 53

Variation

Question 54

An excellent team appearance is generally agreed upon as

Answer 54

FFA jacket, ties/scarves, white shirts, & dark trousers/ skirt

Question 55

If a motion requires a second and does not receive one, the president

Answer 55

May ask if there is a second

Question 56

Putting the question refers to

Answer 56

Calling for the vote

Question 57

Votes on motions conflicting with the Constitution are

Answer 57

Null and void

Question 58

When voting by General consent

Answer 58

All members agree

Question 59

During debate, members should be

Answer 59

Courteous

Question 60

If a 2/3 vote is required a

Answer 60

Rising vote should always be taken

Question 61

When the president is not presiding, the presiding officer should be addressed as

Answer 61

Mr./ Madam Chairman

Question 62

In a large group, a member should give his/her name and name of his/her chapter of town

Answer 62

After addressing the presiding officer

Question 63

The president, in small assembly, may recognize members by a

Answer 63

Bow or nod

Question 64

The president recognizes a member by calling

Answer 64

His/ her name His/ her official title

Question 65

The offering of a proposal may be preceded by

Answer 65

Brief explanatory remarks No remarks

Question 66

A delay due to the motion to lay on the table may be desired to give members time to consider the proposal further or

Answer 66

To consider business of a more urgent nature

Question 67

T/F: A key on planning chapter meetings include placing the meeting schedule on the schools' activity calendar

Answer 67

True

Question 68

T/F: The official opening and closing ceremonies are used at all regular meetings

Answer 68

True

Question 69

T/F: the American flag should not by displayed at every FFA meeting

Answer 69

False

Question 70

Texas FFA Alumni Association was charter in:

Answer 70

1971

Question 71

T/F: Monthly meetings, scheduled as a regular time and guided by a sound agenda, will provide the efficient transaction of business , promote less chapter unity and encourage smaller attendance.

Answer 71

false

Question 72

T/F: Fund-raising projects are essential in FFA.

Answer 72

true

Question 73

T/F: Chapter goals and activities are to be planned which will utilize the officers' talents and meet the needs of their parents.

Answer 73

false

Question 74

T/F: The Vice-President should quietly arrange for necessary officer substitutions before the meeting starts.

Answer 74

false

Question 75

T/F: During the opening ceremonies, two gaps of the gavel by the president is a signal for members to stand.

Answer 75

false

Question 76

T/F: A motion to adjourn can be made at any time during a FFA meeting.

Answer 76

false

Question 77

T/F: The president recites the Creed during the ceremony for receiving green hands.

Answer 77

false

Question 78

T/F: The treasurer mentions both Washington and Jefferson in his part on the ceremony.

Answer 78

false

Question 79

T/F: State Officer candidate do not have to hold the state FFA degree.

Answer 79

false

Question 80

T/F: All national officer candidates go through intensive interviews conducted by a nominating committee at the national FFA convention.

Answer 80

true

Question 81

T/F: The student services team is responsible for coordination of all programs and activities

Answer 81

true

Question 82

T/F: FFA's key partners are defined as those people who can say "yes or no" to agricultural education/FFA.

Answer 82

false

Question 83

FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing the potential for_____________,______________,_____________ through agricultural education.

Answer 83

Premier leadership, personal growth, and career success.

Question 84

The FFA is structured on three levels

Answer 84

local, state and national.

Question 85

how many taps of the gavel is usually the symbol for all members to stand in unison?

Answer 85

3

Question 86

the 79th national FFA convention was held in which city?

Answer 86

Indianapolis, Indiana

Question 87

T/F: On meeting the minimum qualifications, the American FFA degree may be conferred by delegates.

Answer 87

True

Question 88

T/F: To complete the installation ceremony, the retiring president and each of the other retiring officers escort the newly installed officers to their stations.

Answer 88

True

Question 89

T/F: The FFA merchandising operation organize in 1928.

Answer 89

false

Question 90

T/F: Management of the national FFA foundation is responsible of the communications resources team.

Answer 90

True

Question 91

T/F: The national FFA foundation was established in 1954.

Answer 91

false

Question 92

T/F: The national FFA foundation is responsible for fundraising efforts of the national FFA organization.

Answer 92

True

Question 93

T/F: National alumni the membership is for a 12 month period beginning January 1 and ending December 31.

Answer 93

true

Question 94

T/F: The national Constitution and bylaws were last revised and amended at the 74th national convention, October 2001.

Answer 94

false

Question 95

T/F: There are 17 articles in the national FFA Constitution.

Answer 95

false

Question 96

T/F: The letters "FFA" may be officially used to designate the organization, it's units, or members thereof.

Answer 96

True

Question 97

T/F: Special features should precede committee reports

Answer 97

True

Question 98

T/F: New business should precede committee reports

Answer 98

False

Question 99

The National Officer Team consists of how many members

Answer 99

6

Question 100

Who of the following were NOT 2006-2007 National FFA Officers?

Answer 100

Larry Case and Coleman Harris