Question of Privilege Flashcards
What is the purpose of the privileged device to Raise a Question of Privilege?
Permits a request or main motion relating to the rights and privileges of the assembly or any of its members to be brought up immediately.
Can the privileged device to Raise a Question of Privilege be applied to any other motions?
No
Can any subsidiary motion be applied to the privileged device to Raise a Question of Privilege?
No
Is the privileged device to Raise a Question of Privilege debatable?
No
Is the privileged device to Raise a Question of Privilege amendable?
No
Can the privileged device to Raise a Question of Privilege be reconsidered?
No
Must the privileged device to Raise a Question of Privilege be seconded?
No
Can the privileged device to Raise a Question of Privilege be made when another rmember has the floor?
Yes. However, a member who is speaking should not be interrupted, unless it is unavoidable.
Name the privileged motion that the privileged device to Raise a Question fo Privilege takes precedence over.
Call for the Orders of the Day
What vote is required to adopt the privileged device to Raise a Question of Privilege?
No vote is taken. It is ruled on by the chair.
Name the three privileged motions that the privileged device to Raise a Question of Privilege yields to.
1) Recess
2) Adjourn
3) Fix the Time to Which to Adjourn
Name three subsidiary motions that the privileged device to Raise a Question of Privilege takes precedence over.
1) Lay on the Table
2) Previous Question
3) Limit or Extend Limits of Debate
4) Postpone to a Certain Time (or Postpone Definitely)
5) Commit or Refer
6) Amend
7) Postpone indefinitely
Name the two types of questions of privilege.
1) Those that relate to the privileges of the assembly as a whole.
2) Questions of personal privilege.
Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised lists eight standard descriptive characteristics or rules for the privileged device to Raise a Question of Privilege. Name four of them.
1) Takes precedence over all motions except the privileged motions to Fix the Time to Which to Adjourn, Adjourn, and Recess.
2) Cannot be applied to any motion and no subsidiary motions can be applied to it.
3) In order when another member has the floor. Should not interrupt a member who is speaking unless unavoidable.
4) Does not require a second.
5) Not debatable.
6) Not amendable.
7) Ruled upon by the chair.
8) Cannot be reconsidered.
Name three examples of questions of privileges that relate to the assembly.
1) Comfort of members regarding ehating, lighting, ventilation, noise, or other disturbance.
2) Conduct of officers, employees, or visitors.
3) Punishment of members.
4) Accuracy of published reports.
