Parliamentary Procedure Flashcards
What does one tap of the gavel mean?
Sit or Adjourn
What does two taps of the gavel mean?
Call meeting to order
What does three taps of the gavel mean?
Stand
What parli ability is used to introduce an item of business?
Main Motion
Once a main motion has been made, what has to happen next?
A member must second the motion.
What parli ability would you use to change a motion?
Amendment
What are the four ways to amend?
strike out, strike out and insert, add to the beginning/end, insert in the middle
What is the purpose of parliamentary law?
Ensure meeting runs smoothly, assure everyone gets to voice their opinion, protect the rights of the minority.
What are the four way to vote?
rising (hand and self), secret ballot, roll call, voice
What parli ability would you use when you someone has broken the rules?
Point of Order
What parli abililty would you use if you wanted to ask a question?
Point of Information
Who gets to discuss?
EVERYONE
What parli ability do you use to end a meeting?
Adjourn
What abilities can you not discuss?
Point of Order, Point of Info, Division, Question, Adjourn
What is the purpose of “Division of the House”?
Call for a revote
