Parliamentary procedure

What is the purpose of a call for the division of the assembly?

To ascertain an accurate vote of the assembly

What type of vote is taken after a call for the division of the assembly?

A standing vote

Name the two types of motions to adjourn.

Qualified and unqualified

Motions are introduced according to their rank or order of...

Precedence

How many times may a member speak during deliberations?

An unlimited number of times

The chair is supported by what vote in an appeal?

A majority or tie vote

How may the president cause an appeal to be dropped automatically?

By reversing his decision

What is a positive ingredient that aids in conducting business?

Parliamentary procedure

Why is only one question to be considered at one time?

In order to follow an orderly procedure

What are the five of the fundamental e rights of the members?

Right to attend meetings, right to vote on issues, right to speak out on issues, right to be a candidate for office, right to receive notices of meetings and agendas

Who is primarily responsible for achievements of the organization?

The president

How many taps of the gavel should immediately follow the announcement that the meetings is adjourned?

One

Name seven motions that do not require a second.

Question of privilege, orders of the day, point of order, division of the assembly, nominations to make, parliamentary inquiry, withdraw a motion

After a main motion is made and seconded, who must state it before it can be debated?

Presiding officer

If more than two members wish to debate a topic, a motion is made followed by...

a second

Name four motions in which no vote is required.

Question of privilege, point of order, division of assembly, parliamentary inquiry

What motions require 2/3 vote?

Nominations to close, previous question, rescind (unless previous notice is given).

What vote is necessary to prevent returning to the orders of the day?

2/3

Name three ways of amending a main motion.

Adding or inserting, elimination, substitution.

What does parliamentary law guarantee?

The right of the majority to decide

Which officer opens the meeting by stating "Th meeting will please come to order"?

The president or presiding officer

Name three reasons why general consent is used?

To expedite business by avoiding the formality of motions; to vote on routine business; to vote on questions of little importance

In announcing the vote, the chair should first state...

Whether the motion is carried or lost

What constitutes a majority vote?

One half the votes plus one or more

What constitutes a plurality?

More votes were cast for one issue or person than all for all other issues of persons

Define general consent.

a method of passing a motion if no one objects.

Under what circumstances is a vote required to withdraw a motion?

After the motion has been stated by the chairman

A parliamentary inquiry requires no second since it is a...

Request

When may a member remove his motion without permission from the assembly?

Before the chairperson states the motion

What is the purpose of parliamentary inquiry?

To secure information regarding parliamentary law

What type of motion is to reconsider?

Unclassified

When may a motion to reconsider be entertained?

On the day the vote is taken on the main motion or on the next business day.

Name two ways that will enable the president to be successful in running the meetings.

Be impartial and keep business moving during discussion.

Who signs the minutes after being approved by the assembly?

The secretary and the president.

What is a deliberative assembly?

The kind of gathering to which parliamentary law is generally understood to apply.

When decisions is to be based on more than a majority, what requirements are most commonly specified?

2/3 vote, previous notice, or both

Does the motion to take from the table require a second and can it be reconsidered?

Yes, it requires a second, and no, it cannot be reconsidered.

Why does the motion to limit or extend the limits of debate require a 2/3 vote?

Because it affects the basic right of individuals to debate before the assembly.

What method is most commonly used to vote on motions that require a majority vote?

Voice vote.

Give three permissible answers to a roll call vote.

Yes/Yea, No, or Present

Which officer is responsible for recording the roll call vote?

Secretary

What is the purpose of voting by ballot?

To maintain secrecy

What type of vote is most often used for elections?

Ballot

What motion has high precedence and can be made even after a vote to adjourn if the president has not declared the assembly adjourned?

The motion to reconsider.

Why is a second not required for parliamentary inquiry?

It is a request and not a motion

What type of vote is required for the motion to reconsider?

Majority

What type of motion is division of the assembly?

Incidental

What is the purpose of the motion to rescind?

To repeal or annul action taken by the assembly

What type of vote is required to rescind?

Majority

Which officer states all motions after they have been presented to the floor and explains all motions that are not clear to the assembly?

The president or presiding officer

What type of vote is required to close debate?

2/3 vote

What officer takes the chair when the president steps down to debate an issue?

Secretary

What officer is an authority on parliamentary procedure and gives the president advice?

Parliamentarian

After the reading of the minutes, what should the presiding officer state?

"Are there any corrections or additions to the minutes?"

What motion is highest in precedence?

The motion to adjourn

How long may a member speak on a motion?

Ten minutes

Who should be allowed to speak first on a motion after it has been seconded?

The presenter of the motion

How many times may a member speak on the same motion?

Not more than twice.

What type of motion is "Postpone Definitely"?

Subsidiary

What is the purpose of the motion to postpone definitely?

To delay consideration of motion to a definite time.

When the motion to postpone to a definite day is proposed, what type of vote is required?

Majority

When the motion to postpone to a definite hour or time of day is proposed, what type of vote is required?

2/3 vote

What happens to a committee when it has performed the function for which it has been appointed?

The committee is automatically dissolved

In what instance may the motion to refer to committee be reconsidered?

Only if the committee has not taken action.

Name two motions that are used to limit or regulate debate.

Limit or extend limits of debate; previous question

What type of vote is required for the motion to limit or extend the limits of debate?

2/3 vote

In what instances is the motion to limit or extend limits of debate amendable?

It is amendable only as to time allowed for debate.

Reconsideration can be made only on motions that have been...

Unexecuted.

What limitations is placed on a member's discussion of his own motion?

He may not argue against his own motion.

What is a first-degree amendment?

It amends the original motion.

What is a second amendment?

It amends an amendment.

What type of vote is necessary for a amendment to pass?

Majority vote

Permission to remove a motion is granted by what two kinds of votes?

The unanimous consent of the assembly is approved by general consent or a majority vote if a vote is taken.

What type of amendment can be amended?

A first-degree amendment.

Name two kinds of amendments.

First and second degree amendments.

Name two motions that can be used to defer action on a motion.

Lay on the table; postpone to a definite time

The chair is supported by what vote in an appeal?

A majority or tie vote sustains the chair.

What type of vote is required for the motion "To lay on the table"?

Majority vote

Give four limitations a member may place upon a committee provided for by is motion.

Th right to specify the number of members; how the members are selected; select the chairpersons; may determine the authority of the committee

What is the purpose of the motion to reconsider?

To allow the assembly to re-examine a question as if no vote has been taken.

Define a quorum.

the number of members that must be present in order to conduct business legally.

Why does the treasurer's report not have to be accepted by the assembly?

It is for information purposes only

A main motion has what precedence?

has no rank or precedence

The president may encourage the conclusion of debate by asking?

"Are you ready for the question?"

To suggest names for office, you...

Nominate

The expression of the will of the assembly is called?

An order

Motions may be seconded without...

Recognition from the chair

The membership committee would give its report under what agenda item?

Standing committee reports.

The bake sale committee would report under what agenda item?

Special committee reports.

What type of motion is refer to committee?

Subsidiary.

What is the purpose of the motion to refer to committee?

To refer business to a smaller group for study.

Does the motion to refer to committee require a second and is it debatable?

Yes, it requires a second and yes, it is debatable.

What type of motion is "Withdraw a motion"?

Incidental

What is the purpose of the motion to withdraw a motion?

To withdraw a motion before it is voted upon.

Does the motion to withdraw a motion require a second and is it debatable?

No, it does not require a second, and no, it is not debatable.

What is the financial year of an organization called?

Fiscal year.

What officer should have a copy of Robert's Rules of Order at each meeting?

Parliamentarian

If a question of order arises, what officer should possess or interpret the question?

Parliamentarian

A limit or extend debate motion requires what type of vote?

2/3 vote

What type of motion is "Take from the table"?

Unclassified motion