Reconsider- Chapter 9 Flashcards
Which motion below enables a majority of the assembly to bring back for further consideration a motion that has already been voted on? A. Rescind B. Take From the Table C. Reconsider D. Postpone to a Certain Time
C. Reconsider
At a regular meeting of a society, the motion to Reconsider can be made only by the
A. presiding officer at a special meeting.
B. member who seconded the motion to be reconsidered.
C. secretary after stating the reason for the reconsideration.
D. member who voted with the prevailing side.
D. member who voted with the prevailing side
Which of the following is not a characteristic of the motion to Reconsider?
A. It must be made only on the same day the vote to be reconsidered was taken.
B. It must be made only by a member who voted with the prevailing side.
C. It can only be moved by a member who voted “Aye” if the motion was adopted, or “No” if the motion was lost.
D. It requires a two-thirds vote or a majority vote with previous notice.
D. It requires a two-thirds vote or a majority vote with previous notice.
In a session of one day, the motion to Reconsider
A. is not subject to time limits.
B. can be made at any further regular meeting within the current year.
C. must be made on the same day the vote to be reconsidered was taken.
D. cannot be made until two-thirds of the assembly adopts it.
C. must be made on the same day the vote to be reconsidered was taken
The motion to Reconsider is debatable if
A. the member who proposed the motion to Reconsider voted on the prevailing side.
B. the motion that is to be considered is debatable.
C. members debate only in favor of the motion to be reconsidered.
D. there are amendments applied to the reconsidered motion.
B. the motion that is to be considered is debatable
The minimum affirmative vote necessary to adopt a motion to Reconsider is
A. a majority.
B. two-thirds.
C. one third.
D. Answer not given. It doesn’t require a vote since the chair make the decision.
A. a majority.
