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District Greenhand FFA Quiz Flashcards

1
Q

Knowledge of parliamentary procedure not only strengthens chapter meetings, but also provides member with valuable _________ tools for participation in the chapter and other organizations.

A

Leadership

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2
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From earliest times, the eagle has been used as an emblem of leadership, __________, and progress.

A

Power

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3
Q

Newly elected American FFA Degree recipients receive recognition on stage at the national FFA Convention, a certificate and a ______ from National FFA Foundation.

A

Key

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4
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It is a ________ to be an officer in the FFA.

A

Honor

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5
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Awards provide incentive for members to set goals and work toward ______ them.

A

Achieving

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6
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There are _______ proficiency awards available to FFA members with SAE programs in either entrepreneurship or placement.

A

38

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7
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There are _____ State Star Awards.

A

4

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8
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T/F: Debate in democratic society must be fair to all concerned

A

True

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9
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T/F:Personal appearance is not an important factor in developing a successful parliamentary team.

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True

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10
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T/F: When judges of a parliamentary contest ask questions of team members, a member should never ask that the question be repeated

A

False

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11
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T/F: There is no particular member that can be considered the most important member on a parliamentary procedure team

A

False

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12
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T/F:Debate must be limited to the immediate pending question

A

True

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13
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T/F: When secrecy is desired in voting a method of voting by ballot should be used.

A

True

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14
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T/F: More than half the votes cast is a majority.

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True

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15
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T/F: When a candidate receives more votes than other candidates, he has majority vote.

A

False

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16
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T/F: A member is compelled to vote

A

False

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17
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T/F: Voting by ballot may be ordered by a 2/3 majority vote

A

False

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18
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T/F: Amendments are of two kinds-first rank and second rank

A

True

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19
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The maximum length of time a chapter can officially operate following a discontinuance of the agricultural education department?

A

36 months

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20
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The following is not a kind of membership.

A

Greenhand

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21
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Members may retain their active membership until November 30, following the _____ National FFA Convention after graduating from high school.

A

Fourth

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22
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The Natuonal organization consists of chartered state associations which, in turn, are composed bit less than _______ local chapter(s) chartered by a state association and having a total active membership of not less than 125.

A

4

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23
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Which one of the following is not a degree of active membership?

A

Collegiate FFA Degree

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24
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The emblem shall carry three letters “FFA” and the words “___________”.

A

Agricultural Education

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25
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Which of the following is NOT and additional officer that may be elected to serve other chapter needs?

A

Substitution

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26
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In _________ the FFA delegates voted to allow girls to become members.

A

1969

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27
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There are _____ members in the National Board of Directors.

A

11

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28
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Parliamentary procedure is based upon several

A

Democratic principles

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29
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The primary purpose of parliamentary procedure is to

A

Assist groups to achieve their objectives

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30
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Possessing knowledge of parliamentary law is desirable for one to gain the ________.

A

Ability…Willingness…working

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31
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Discussions conducted according to certain fundamental principles is known as:

A

Parliamentary procedure

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32
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T/F: The previous question is a subsidiary motion

A

True

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33
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T/F:A second is not required to call the previous question

A

False

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34
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T/F:A majority vote is necessary to lay on the table

A

True

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35
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T/F: The motion to lay on the table is an incidental motion

A

False

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36
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T/F: The motion to take from the table requires a majority vote.

A

True

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37
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T/F: The motion to take from the table can be reconsidered

A

False

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38
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T/F: The motion to reconsider is an unclassified motion.

A

True

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39
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T/F: A second is not required to reconsider a motion

A

False

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40
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T/F: The motion to rescind cannot be applied to action that cannot be reversed

A

True

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41
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In calling for a division of the assembly

A

Recognition is not necessary

42
Q

To bring an item of business back before the chapter after discharging the committee

A

A motion is necessary

43
Q

The members offering the motion to refer to a committee may specify whether it is to go to

A

A standing or special committee

44
Q

To discharge a committee requires a ______

A

2/3 vote

45
Q

When taken from the table is a(n)

A

A motion is in the same condition as tabled

46
Q

The motion to take from the table is a(n)

A

Unclassified motion

47
Q

The purpose of nominations is to

A

Offer names for consideration for an office or position

48
Q

The proper terminology in offering a nomination, after receiving recognition is

A

“I nominate…for…”

49
Q

The motion to close nominations requires a ________ is _______ and can be _________.

A

Second…undebatable…and amend to time only

50
Q

The vote that may be reconsidered is the

A

Negative vote

51
Q

The suspension of a rule is in effect

A

Only for the reason it was suspended

52
Q

The motion to suspend standing rules may be made

A

While the question is pending

53
Q

It is out of order to call for orders of the day when there is ______ from the order of business

A

Variation

54
Q

An excellent team appearance is generally agreed upon as

A

FFA jacket, ties/scarves, white shirts, & dark trousers/ skirt

55
Q

If a motion requires a second and does not receive one, the president

A

May ask if there is a second

56
Q

Putting the question refers to

A

Calling for the vote

57
Q

Votes on motions conflicting with the Constitution are

A

Null and void

58
Q

When voting by General consent

A

All members agree

59
Q

During debate, members should be

A

Courteous

60
Q

If a 2/3 vote is required a

A

Rising vote should always be taken

61
Q

When the president is not presiding, the presiding officer should be addressed as

A

Mr./ Madam Chairman

62
Q

In a large group, a member should give his/her name and name of his/her chapter of town

A

After addressing the presiding officer

63
Q

The president, in small assembly, may recognize members by a

A

Bow or nod

64
Q

The president recognizes a member by calling

A

His/ her name

His/ her official title

65
Q

The offering of a proposal may be preceded by

A

Brief explanatory remarks

No remarks

66
Q

A delay due to the motion to lay on the table may be desired to give members time to consider the proposal further or

A

To consider business of a more urgent nature

67
Q

T/F: A key on planning chapter meetings include placing the meeting schedule on the schools’ activity calendar

A

True

68
Q

T/F: The official opening and closing ceremonies are used at all regular meetings

A

True

69
Q

T/F: the American flag should not by displayed at every FFA meeting

A

False

70
Q

Texas FFA Alumni Association was charter in:

A

1971

71
Q

T/F: Monthly meetings, scheduled as a regular time and guided by a sound agenda, will provide the efficient transaction of business , promote less chapter unity and encourage smaller attendance.

A

false

72
Q

T/F: Fund-raising projects are essential in FFA.

A

true

73
Q

T/F: Chapter goals and activities are to be planned which will utilize the officers’ talents and meet the needs of their parents.

A

false

74
Q

T/F: The Vice-President should quietly arrange for necessary officer substitutions before the meeting starts.

A

false

75
Q

T/F: During the opening ceremonies, two gaps of the gavel by the president is a signal for members to stand.

A

false

76
Q

T/F: A motion to adjourn can be made at any time during a FFA meeting.

A

false

77
Q

T/F: The president recites the Creed during the ceremony for receiving green hands.

A

false

78
Q

T/F: The treasurer mentions both Washington and Jefferson in his part on the ceremony.

A

false

79
Q

T/F: State Officer candidate do not have to hold the state FFA degree.

A

false

80
Q

T/F: All national officer candidates go through intensive interviews conducted by a nominating committee at the national FFA convention.

A

true

81
Q

T/F: The student services team is responsible for coordination of all programs and activities

A

true

82
Q

T/F: FFA’s key partners are defined as those people who can say “yes or no” to agricultural education/FFA.

A

false

83
Q

FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing the potential for_____________,______________,_____________ through agricultural education.

A

Premier leadership, personal growth, and career success.

84
Q

The FFA is structured on three levels

A

local, state and national.

85
Q

how many taps of the gavel is usually the symbol for all members to stand in unison?

A

3

86
Q

the 79th national FFA convention was held in which city?

A

Indianapolis, Indiana

87
Q

T/F: On meeting the minimum qualifications, the American FFA degree may be conferred by delegates.

A

True

88
Q

T/F: To complete the installation ceremony, the retiring president and each of the other retiring officers escort the newly installed officers to their stations.

A

True

89
Q

T/F: The FFA merchandising operation organize in 1928.

A

false

90
Q

T/F: Management of the national FFA foundation is responsible of the communications resources team.

A

True

91
Q

T/F: The national FFA foundation was established in 1954.

A

false

92
Q

T/F: The national FFA foundation is responsible for fundraising efforts of the national FFA organization.

A

True

93
Q

T/F: National alumni the membership is for a 12 month period beginning January 1 and ending December 31.

A

true

94
Q

T/F: The national Constitution and bylaws were last revised and amended at the 74th national convention, October 2001.

A

false

95
Q

T/F: There are 17 articles in the national FFA Constitution.

A

false

96
Q

T/F: The letters “FFA” may be officially used to designate the organization, it’s units, or members thereof.

A

True

97
Q

T/F: Special features should precede committee reports

A

True

98
Q

T/F: New business should precede committee reports

A

False

99
Q

The National Officer Team consists of how many members

A

6

100
Q

Who of the following were NOT 2006-2007 National FFA Officers?

A

Larry Case and Coleman Harris

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