Extra Terms 2

Question 1

what does the abbreviation “USSO” stand for

Answer 1

United States Skill Olympics

Question 2

what is the act of getting together for a meeting or to call a meeting to order

Answer 2

convene

Question 3

what is a discussion in which members present arguments for opposite sides of the issue

Answer 3

debate

Question 4

what do you call permission to speak to the group

Answer 4

to have the floor

Question 5

what is a number greater than 1/2 of all the votes cast by the voting members

Answer 5

majority

Question 6

what term means a formal proposal for action

Answer 6

motion

Question 7

what is a statement made by a member to question a ruling or to enforce the regular rules

Answer 7

point of order

Question 8

what is a statement made by a member when that member believes it is time to vote on a motion

Answer 8

call to question or call the question

Question 9

what is the statement made by a member who approves of a motion made by another member of the group

Answer 9

second

Question 10

what is the motion to postpone making a decision on a motion being discussed

Answer 10

table of question or table the question

Question 11

which officer holds and explains the shield in the opening ceremony

Answer 11

parliamentarian

Question 12

what is a voting method in which members rise to signify “yes” or “no” on the motion

Answer 12

standing vote