2022 FFA-CCM oral questions finals

1.According to Roberts Rules of Order Newly Revised,

Previous Question can be applied in any of three

different ways. The first is to any immediately pending

debatable or amendable motion.

What is one of the two other applications?

1. To an entire series of pending debatable or

amendable motions; (All pending business)

2. To any consecutive part of a series of pending

debatable or amendable motions, beginning with

the immediately pending question.

What are the last two steps in the consideration of a

Main Motion as stated in the current edition of Robert's

Rules of Order Newly Revised?

Step 2: The chair puts the question (or puts it to a

vote).

Step 3: The chair announces the result of the vote.

The content in the chair's announcement of the result of

a vote on a Main Motion has three parts. The last part

states the effect of the vote. What are the first two parts

in order?

1

st Part: Report of the voting (which side has it).

2

nd Part: A declaration that the motion is adopted or

lost.

Which two of the following motions require a second?

• Division of the Assembly

• Parliamentary Inquiry

• Previous Question

• Commit or Refer

The two motions that require a second are:

• Previous Question.

• Commit or Refer

A member rises and addresses the chair saying that he

"rises to a question of privilege ... ", and the chair

immediately directs the member to state his question of

privilege. The chair must then rule on two things before

granting or denying the request. What is one of those

two items?

1. Whether the request or motion is in fact a

question of privilege and, if so,

2. Whether it is urgent enough to interrupt the

pending business.

What are four of the six duties of the Sentinel as listed

in the Official FFA Manual?

The duties of the Sentinel are:

• Assist the president in maintaining order.

• Keep the meeting room, chapter equipment and

supplies in proper condition.

• Welcome guests and visitors.

• Keep the meeting room comfortable.

• Take charge of candidates for degree ceremonies.

• Assist with special features and refreshments.

Name two subsidiary motions that may not be amended

or interrupt a member speaking.

Subsidiary motions that may not be amended or interrupt a

member who is speaking:

• Previous Question.

• Postpone Indefinitely.

• Lay on the Table.