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Parliamentary Procedure Flashcards

1
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What is the purpose of presenting a motion?

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The purpose of presenting a motion is to bring an item of business before the chapter for consideration and action.

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Does a main motion require a second? A majority vote?

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A main motion requires a second and a majority vote.

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Is a main motion debatable? Amendable?

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A main motion is always debatable and amendable.

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What is the proper terminology to use in stating a main motion?

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The proper terminology to use in stating a main motion is “I move that…”

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What is the purpose of the motion to lay on the table?

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The purpose of the motion to lay on the table is to temporarily delay action on an item of business.

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What is the purpose of an amendment?

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The purpose of an amendment is to modify the motion that is under consideration.

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In what ways may a motion be amended?

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A motion may be amended by striking out words, inserting or adding words, or striking out and inserting words.

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What is the proper terminology to use in stating an amendment?

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The proper terminology to use in stating an amendment is: I move to amend the main motion by…. Or, I move to amend the amendment by…

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Does an amendment require a second? Majority Vote?

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An amendment requires a second and a majority vote.

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What is the purpose of a point of order?

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The purpose of a point of order is to enforce the rules by calling attention to a violation of the rules or a mistake in procedure.

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Does a point of order require a second? A Vote?

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A point of order does not require a second. A point of order does not require a vote, unless it is referred to the chapter for a decision.

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What is the purpose of the motion to adjourn?

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The purpose of the motion to adjourn is to terminate (close) the meeting.

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What is the purpose of calling for orders of the day?

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The purpose of calling for orders of the day is to demand that the chapter conform to its order of business or program

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Who may call committee meetings?

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Committee meetings may be called by the chair of the committee or by any two of its members.

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How do parliamentary rules differ in small committee meetings from those in regular chapter meetings?

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a. It is necessary for a member to rise and address the
chair prior to presenting a motion or speaking.
b. The chair does not rise to put the question or leave the
chair to speak or present motions.
c. It is not necessary to second motions.

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16
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Reconsideration can be made only on motions that have been…

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unexecuted

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what is a first-degree amendment

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It amends the original motion

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what is a second amendment

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it amends an amendment

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what type of vote is necessary for an amendment to pass

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majority vote

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give three permissible answers to a roll call vote

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Yes (Yea), No, Present

21
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which officer is responsible for recording the roll call vote

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secretary

22
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what is the purpose of voting by ballot

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to maintain secrecy

23
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what type of vote is most often used for elections

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ballots

24
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what motion has high precedence and can be made even after a vote to adjourn if the president has not declared the assembly adjourned

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the motion to reconsider

25
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what officer takes the chair when the president steps down to debate an issue

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secretary

26
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after the reading of the minutes, what should the president of presiding officer state

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are there any corrections or additions to the minutes

27
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how long may a member speak on a motion

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10 minutes

28
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who should be allowed to speak first on a motion after it has been seconded

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the presenter of the motion

29
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how many times may a member speak on the same motion

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not more than twice

30
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why does the treasurer’s report not have to be accepted by the assembly

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it is for information purposes only

31
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the expression of the will of the assembly is called

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an order

32
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to suggestion names for the office you…

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nominate

33
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motions may be seconded without

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recognition from the chair

34
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the membership committee would give its report under what agenda item

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standing committee reports

35
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the bake sale committee would report under what agenda item

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special committee reports

36
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What is the official source for parli pro

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Robert rules of order; Newly revised

37
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what is the Latin term for voice vote

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Vica Voce

38
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what motions require 2/3 vote

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Nomination to close, previous question, rescind (unless previous notice is given)

39
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name two motions in which no vote is required

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question of privilege, point of order, division of assembly, parliamentary inquiry

40
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what does parliamentary law guarantee

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the right of the majority to decide

41
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which officer opens the meeting by stating, “the meeting will please come to order”

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The president or Presiding officer

42
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define general consent

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general consent is a method of passing a motion if no one objects

43
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What is the purpose of parliamentary inquiry

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to secure information regarding parliamentary law

44
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a specific number of members required, according to the by-laws, to hold a legal meeting is called

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a quorum

45
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how many main motions may be on the floor at one time

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one at a time

46
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a new topic being introduced would come under which order of business

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new business

47
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the proper sequence of events of a business meeting is called…

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order of business

48
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the statement of the basic principles and structures of an organization is called

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the constitution

49
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what do you call permission to speak to the group

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to have the floor

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