SGA SENATE TEST!!!!!!!!!!!

STUDY GUIDE

Name one declaration of purpose of SGA.

SECTION 5. THE MOTTO OF THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION IS LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY, AND SERVICE.

 By what percentage/fraction of a vote does the Student Senate have the authority to override a presidential veto?

(⅔) Vote

What are the qualifications of a Representative of the Student Senate?

A. Enrolled in the University of North Alabama as a full-time student. The student must fill out an application to serve as a Senator before the election. 

B. Maintenance of a cumulative scholastic grade point average of 2.5 or higher. 

C. Not serving on any other branch of SGA. 

D. Present a verification of enrollment within the academic college that a Collegiate Senator is running. If a student is not enrolled in their academic college, then they must present a statement of intent to enroll in the academic college once academic qualifications are met. To also present a statement of purpose for a Senator’s intended service to the student body at the University of North Alabama. 

E. Taking an oath to uphold the Constitution of the Student Government Association for the University of North Alabama. 

What is the purpose of the Freshman Forum branch of SGA?

To provide education, service, and leadership opportunities for freshmen at the University of North Alabama and in the local community. 

How many justices compose the Student Court?

(4) Associate Justices and one (1) Chief Justice.

What is the GPA requirement for Student Government officers?

GPA of 2.5

In order to run for a collegiate senator seat, the candidate must submit what two things?

1. Verification of their enrollment in their primary academic college before being placed on the ballot.

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Who is responsible for the formation of Ad Hoc Committees?

The President of the Student Government Association

In the event of a called Executive Session, all proceedings that occur should be what?

Should not become public knowledge under all circumstances. This shall include anyone present during the Executive Session. Violation of this section shall result in immediate dismissal upon approval by a two-thirds (⅔) vote of the members present at the Student Senate. 

What reasons constitute a need for an Executive Session?

Executive Sessions are entered into only for the purpose of discussing individuals’ good name or character.

SGA Executive Officers must score what percentage on the Senate Rules Test?

90%

SGA senators must score what percentage on the Senate Rules Test?

75%

When should the Pro-Tempore be elected?

The Senate shall each elect a pro-tempore at the first regular meeting of the new Senate held at the end of the spring semester.

How many absences from SGA-related meetings shall be grounds for dismissal from a member's respective branch of SGA?

Total of (4) per semester from SGA related meeting.

Who is the official spokesperson of SGA?

President

Who acts as presiding officer of the meetings of the Student Senate and refers bills to standing or special committees for consideration?

Vice-President

Who keeps a complete and permanent record of all the proceedings of the Student Senate meetings?

Secretary

Who makes monthly reports to the Student Senate on current financial status, including total appropriations and items for which expenditures are made?

Treasurer

The SGA President shall be in office no less than ______

hours per week.

(10) hours per week

The Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary shall be in their offices no less than _ hours per week.

(5) hours per week

The two Freshman Forum Advisors shall have no less than

______ office hours per week.

(2.5) hours per week

How many members in the Student Senate will constitute a quorum?

A simple majority of the members in the Student Senate will constitute a quorum.

List the six standing committees of the Student Senate.

1. Elections and Recruitment Committee

2. Academic Affairs Committee

3. Student Welfare Committee

4. Legislative Affairs Committee

5. Budget Oversight Committee

6. Philanthropy Committee.

Who may file a report if one feels that there is evidence to believe that the SGA Constitution has been violated by any person(s), group(s), or organizations) affiliated with student allocated money?

Any person within the University of North Alabama Community (faculty, staff, or student)