Robert's Rules

Question 1

Adjourn

Answer 1

To end a meeting

Question 2

Agenda

Answer 2

A list of things to be done and discussed at a meeting

Question 3

Motion

Answer 3

Suggesting a topic that needs to be discussed by the group

Question 4

Amend The Motion

Answer 4

To change the wording of the proposed motion

Question 5

Debate

Answer 5

To speak for or against the motion

Question 6

Second The Motion

Answer 6

The approval of one other member in order to be able to discuss the topic

Question 7

Table The Motion

Answer 7

To delay making a decision on that topic

Question 8

Having The Floor

Answer 8

Means a member can speak without being interrupted

Question 9

Aye

Answer 9

Means Yes

Question 10

Nay

Answer 10

Means No

Question 11

The Chair/ Presiding Officer

Answer 11

The person who runs the meeting

Question 12

Majority

Answer 12

At least one more than half of the members present at the meeting

Question 13

Quorum

Answer 13

The number of members who must be present to legally conduct business at a meeting

Question 14

Bylaws

Answer 14

The rules of an organization

Question 15

Minutes

Answer 15

The written record of the business covered at a meeting

Question 16

Standing Committee

Answer 16

The permanent committees of the group

Question 17

Parliamentary Procedure

Answer 17

An orderly way of conducting a business meeting that helps groups conduct in an efficient and and fair manner