Parliamentary Procedure and Chapter Conducting Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards reviewing parliamentary procedure, presiding officer roles, chapter conducting requirements, and key motions including the Main Motion, Lay on the Table, Previous Question, and Refer to a Committee.

Describe the characteristics that make up an ideal presiding officer.

An ideal presiding officer possesses the following characteristics: 1. Willingness to work, 2. Ability to learn parli. proc., 3. Team spirit, 4. Well-developed voice, 5. Calmness & self-confid., 6. Neat appearance, 7. Fair & impartial judgement, and 8. Skill in leading people.

What qualifications should one have to be on a chapter conducting team?

Member selected to be on a chapter conducting team should possess the following characteristics : 1. Willingness to work, 2. Ability to learn parli. proc., 3. Team spirit, 4. Well-developed voice, 5. Calmness & self-confid., and 6. Neat appearance.

what steps must be completed to present a motion?

The following steps must be completed to present a motion?: 1. Rising and addressing the president, 2. Recognition by the president, 3. Presenting the motion, 4. Seconding the motion, and 5. Statement of the question.

What is the proper terminology to use when putting the question?

The proper terminology to use when putting the question: 'Those supporting the motion that… say aye. Those opposed say no.' OR 'Those in favor of the motion that… raise your hand. Those opposed raise your hand.'

Effective Time of a Vote

The specific moment a vote takes effect, which is immediately following the announcement of the results of the voting.

Gavel Tap After Vote Results

The specific action that should take place directly following the announcement of the results of the vote.

Tie Vote

A voting outcome that causes a motion to fail or be lost, assuming the motion requires a majority vote.

Main Motion (Purpose)

To present an item of business for consideration and action by the chapter.

Main Motion (Debatability and Amendability)

A main motion is always both debatable and amendable.

Main Motion (Second and Vote Requirements)

A main motion requires both a second and a majority vote to pass.

Main Motion (Proper Terminology)

The proper phrasing used to state a main motion: 'I move…'

Motion to Lay on the Table (Purpose)

To temporarily delay action on an item of business.

Motion to Lay on the Table (Debatability and Amendability)

A subsidiary motion that is undebatable and unamendable.

Motion to Lay on the Table (Second Requirement)

A motion that requires a second before it can be brought before the chapter.

Tabled Main Motion Effect on Amendments

When a main motion is tabled, all pending amendments and other motions belonging to it are also tabled.

Previous Question (Purpose)

To terminate discussion on the motion or motions before the chapter and to secure an immediate vote.

Previous Question Called Without Qualifications

An order that applies only to the immediately pending question when called without specifying multiple motions.

Previous Question (Debatability and Amendability)

A motion that is undebatable and unamendable.

Previous Question (Vote Requirement)

A two-thirds vote, which is required to call and adopt the previous question.

Reconsideration of Previous Question

A vote on the previous question that may only be reconsidered before the affirmative vote is taken on the pending question or questions.

Motion to Refer to a Committee (Purpose)

To place the question temporarily in a committee.

Motion to Refer to a Committee (Debatability and Amendability)

A subsidiary motion that is both debatable and amendable.

Does the motion to refer to a committee require a second?

The motion to refer requires a second.

Refer to a Committee (Proper Terminology)

The correct terminology to use: 'I move that we refer the motion that… to a committee' or 'To a committee consisting of…'