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What is statesmanship?

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A wise, skillful, and respected leader

Statesmanship involves leadership qualities essential for effective governance.

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What are the principles of statesmanship?

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  • Prudence
  • Integrity
  • Kindness & Respect

These principles guide effective public service and leadership.

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Define prudence in the context of statesmanship.

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The ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason

Prudence involves sagacity, caution, and discretion in managing affairs.

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What does integrity mean in statesmanship?

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Firm adherence to a code of moral values

Integrity emphasizes consistency between actions and words.

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True or False: Integrity in statesmanship means doing what you say you would do.

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True

Integrity requires that leaders act in accordance with their commitments.

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List the key aspects of kindness and respect in statesmanship.

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  • The Golden Rule
  • Salt & light
  • Priority on relationships
  • Disagree agreeably
  • Find common ground
  • Build coalitions

These aspects foster a collaborative environment in governance.

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Fill in the blank: The art of _______ is essential for effective governance.

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[governing]

Governing requires skill and understanding of public service principles.

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What is the significance of the School Board Academy?

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Equipping Christian state legislators for effective public service

It has graduated 150 individuals across 35 states since 2016.

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What does the term ‘sagacity’ refer to in the context of prudence?

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Shrewdness in the management of affairs

Sagacity is an essential quality for effective decision-making.

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What is the role of caution in prudence?

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Circumspection and discretion in decision-making

Caution helps prevent hasty or unwise choices.

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What does the Greek word ‘aletheia’ mean?

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Reality

‘Aletheia’ is the Greek term for ‘truth’ used in John 8:31-32.

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What is the significance of ultimate truth according to the session?

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Ultimate truth exists independent of us and can be discovered.

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What percentage of young adults report a lack of purpose in life?

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75%

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What percentage of young adults regularly struggle with anxiety and depression?

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53%

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According to M. Scott Peck, what is mental health?

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An ongoing process of dedication to reality at all costs.

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What does the Latin root of ‘education’ (Educare) mean?

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To lead into.

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What is a worldview?

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A pattern of ideas, beliefs, convictions, and habits that help us make sense of God, the world, and our relationship to both.

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What are the two facts about worldviews?

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  • Worldviews are religious
  • Worldviews have consequences
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What worldview does Islam represent?

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Submission, where humanity is broken because it has strayed from its original state of Islam.

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What does secularism assert about the universe?

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The physical universe is all there is; humanity is broken because of ignorance.

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According to Marxism, what is the solution to humanity’s brokenness?

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Redemption comes through overthrowing society’s structures and moving toward communism.

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What does New Spirituality claim about everything that exists?

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Everything that exists is an impersonal spiritual force.

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What does postmodernism focus on regarding truth?

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Suspicion towards claims of ultimate truth and focus on socially constructed personal experiences.

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What is the Christian perspective on humanity’s brokenness?

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Humanity is broken because of sin, and redemption is possible through Jesus.

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What is the first principle of a Christian worldview related to education?

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Sphere Sovereignty.

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What is the purpose of the church according to the Christian worldview?

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To honor the past by manifesting God’s love and grace on earth.

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What is the purpose of the government in a Christian worldview?

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To honor the present by securing justice and liberty.

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What is the purpose of the family in a Christian worldview?

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To honor the future by preparing children to be good stewards.

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What does the principle of subsidiarity state?

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Social bodies exist for the sake of the individual.

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What foundational belief is expressed in the Declaration of Independence?

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All men are created equal, endowed with certain unalienable Rights.

31
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Where can practical resources for educators be found?

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Summit Ministries Resource Library.

32
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What is the primary purpose of Roberts Rules of Order?

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To provide a systematic method for conducting meetings and making decisions.

33
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True or False: Roberts Rules of Order can only be used by parliamentary bodies.

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False

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What is a quorum in the context of a school board meeting?

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The minimum number of members required to be present to conduct business.

35
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Fill in the blank: The presiding officer of a meeting is often referred to as the __________.

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Chairperson

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What is a motion?

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A formal proposal made by a member for the meeting to take action.

37
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What does it mean to ‘second’ a motion?

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It indicates that at least one other member supports the motion for discussion.

38
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Multiple Choice: What is the purpose of an agenda?

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To outline the topics to be discussed during the meeting.

39
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True or False: Members can interrupt the speaker at any time during a meeting.

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False

40
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What is the role of the secretary in a school board meeting?

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To keep accurate minutes of the meeting proceedings.

41
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Fill in the blank: A __________ is a request for the meeting to take a specific action.

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motion

42
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What is required for a motion to pass?

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It must receive a majority vote from the members present.

43
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What is a point of order?

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A statement made by a member to call attention to a violation of the rules.

44
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of motion?

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Point of information

45
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True or False: Members can debate a motion before it is voted on.

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True

46
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What does it mean to ‘table’ a motion?

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To temporarily set aside the motion for later discussion.

47
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Fill in the blank: A __________ is a motion that brings a matter back before the assembly.

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reconsideration

48
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What is the main function of the chair during a meeting?

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To facilitate the meeting and ensure the rules are followed.

49
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True or False: All members have an equal right to speak during a meeting.

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True

50
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What is an amendment?

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A change or addition proposed to a motion under discussion.

51
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Multiple Choice: How long can members speak on a motion?

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Usually a specified time set by the chair.

52
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What is the purpose of ‘New Business’ on an agenda?

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To introduce topics that have not been previously discussed.

53
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Fill in the blank: A __________ motion is used to end debate on a motion.

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closure

54
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True or False: The chair can vote on motions.

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True, but usually only to break a tie.

55
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What does it mean to ‘call the question’?

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To request a vote on the motion under discussion.

56
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What is the difference between ‘privileged motions’ and ‘incidental motions’?

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Privileged motions deal with urgent matters, while incidental motions arise out of the business at hand.

57
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Fill in the blank: A __________ is used to express dissatisfaction with the chair’s ruling.

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appeal

58
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What is the purpose of committee reports?

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To inform the assembly about the work and recommendations of committees.

59
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Multiple Choice: Which motion is used to extend the time for debate?

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Motion to extend limits of debate

60
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True or False: A motion can be made during the discussion of another motion.

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True, as long as it is a subsidiary or incidental motion.

61
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What is a ‘friendly amendment’?

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An amendment proposed by a member that is accepted by the original motion maker.

62
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is the final decision on a motion.

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vote

63
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What is the purpose of the ‘minutes’ of a meeting?

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To provide a written record of what occurred during the meeting.

64
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Multiple Choice: Which type of motion requires a two-thirds vote?

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Motion to limit debate

65
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True or False: All motions require a second to be considered.

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False, some motions do not require a second.

66
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What is the process for handling a motion?

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It must be made, seconded, debated, and then voted on.

67
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Fill in the blank: A __________ motion is one that cannot be debated.

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non-debatable

68
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What does ‘suspending the rules’ mean?

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Temporarily setting aside the established rules to allow for a specific action.

69
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of a privileged motion?

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Motion to adjourn

70
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True or False: A member can withdraw their motion after it has been seconded.

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True

71
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What is the purpose of a ‘point of information’?

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To request clarification or additional information regarding the discussion.

72
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is responsible for ensuring that the meeting follows the agenda.

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chair

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