Section 1- True or False

Question 1

There are three unclassified motions

Answer 1

True

Question 2

To refer to a committee is of higher rank than a motion to amend

Answer 2

True

Question 3

A leave to withdraw may be withdrawn after voting has commenced

Answer 3

False

Question 4

The suspension of a rule is in effect only for the reason which it was suspended

Answer 4

True

Question 5

A division may be reconsidered

Answer 5

False

Question 6

A parliamentary inquiry is debatable

Answer 6

False

Question 7

After the president has stated a motion it belongs to the chapter and can not be withdrawn without its consent

Answer 7

True

Question 8

A qualified motion to adjourn is a main motion

Answer 8

True

Question 9

To reopen nominations may be amended in certain situations

Answer 9

True

Question 10

To take form the table requires a 2/3 vote

Answer 10

False

Question 11

The motion to reconsider must be made by a member who voted on the affirmative side

Answer 11

False

Question 12

An appeal may always be reconsidered

Answer 12

True

Question 13

In some instances an appeal requires a 2/3 vote

Answer 13

False

Question 14

It is absolutely essential for the president to state whether a motion is debatable

Answer 14

False

Question 15

The maker of a motion is entitled to vote against it

Answer 15

True

Question 16

To refer to a committee may always be reconsidered

Answer 16

False

Question 17

To suspend the standing rules requires a 2/3 vote

Answer 17

False

Question 18

The president must vote if his vote would change the results

Answer 18

False

Question 19

To lay on the table is of higher rank than the previous question

Answer 19

True

Question 20

only one main motion maybe before the chapter at any one time.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

when a motion is table all amendments and other motions belonging to it are also tabled.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

The previous question may be reconsidered in certain situations.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

recognition is necessary to rise to a point of order.

Answer 23

false

Question 24

an amendment may always be debated.

Answer 24

false

Question 25

A point of order may be reconsidered.

Answer 25

false

Question 26

an answer to a parliamentary inquire is a decision of the chair.

Answer 26

false

Question 27

An appeal must be made at the time of the ruling.

Answer 27

True

Question 28

any action taken by the chapter may be rescinded.

Answer 28

false

Question 29

to take from the table requires a majority vote.

Answer 29

True

Question 30

an appeal is debatable in certain situations.

Answer 30

True

Question 31

to reopen nominations requires a majority vote.

Answer 31

True

Question 32

A member of may be compelled to vote.

Answer 32

false

Question 33

A two thirds vote is required to order a vote by ballot.

Answer 33

false

Question 34

it is necessary for the president to leave the chair when providing information for members.

Answer 34

false

Question 35

only the negative though it may be reconsidered on the leave to withdraw.

Answer 35

true

Question 36

parliamentary procedure is for the purpose of enhancing a democratic way of arriving at group decisions.

Answer 36

True

Question 37

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Answer 37

True

Question 38

if a motion which requires a second does not receive one, it dies for lack of a second.

Answer 38

True

Question 39

The maker of motion cannot offer a discussion against his/her motion but is entitled to vote against it.

Answer 39

True

Question 40

members can claim the right of debate after voting has commenced if the president did not give them ample opportunity to enter the debate.

Answer 40

True

Question 41

A tie vote means that a motion passes, assuming demotion requires a two thirds vote.

Answer 41

True

Question 42

A motion calling for a division is of higher rank than appeal from decision of the chair.

Answer 42

false

Question 43

A subsidiary motion may dispose of the main motion.

Answer 43

True

Question 44

The motion to rescind ranks last in precedence.

Answer 44

false

Question 45

The previous question may be reconsidered before the affirmative vote is taking on the pending question or questions.

Answer 45

True

Question 46

A main motion requiring a majority vote is necessary to discharge a committee.

Answer 46

false

Question 47

The motion to reconsider is the only unclassified motion that is unamendable.

Answer 47

false

Question 48

all five of the subsidiary motions require a second.

Answer 48

false

Question 49

A member may appeal from the decision of the chair if they do not agree with the answer to a parliamentary inquire.

Answer 49

false

Question 50

Following the action taken a suspension of standing rules, the original rule is again in effect.

Answer 50

true

Question 51

if there is an objection to a motion to withdraw a two-thirds vote is necessary to allow the motion to be withdrawn.

Answer 51

false

Question 52

a motion to adjourn cannot be made while the chapter is voting or verifying the vote unless the vote unless the vote is by ballot.

Answer 52

true

Question 53

after a member rises to a point of order he/she is expected to be seated, during which time the president will say, “State your point.” At this time he/she should rise and state the point.

Answer 53

true

Question 54

Parliamentary law is thought of as a code of ethics and this code permits a group to conduct their business in the most effective and efficient manner.

Answer 54

true