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Handling Of A Motion- Chapter 2 Flashcards

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A motion is brought before the assembly by a member
A. making a motion and the chairman stating it
B. making a motion, another member seconding it, and the chair stating it
C. proposing, seconding and debating a motion
D. asking the chair to offer a specific topic open for debate and then taking an immediate vote

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B. making a motion, another member seconding it, and the chair stating it

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After a motion is made, seconded, and restated by the chair, the motion is 
A. voted on immediately 
B. "pending"
C. always amended 
D. "put" by the chair as the next step
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B. “pending”

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If an assembly decides to do what a motion proposes, the motion is 
A. adopted 
B. accepted
C. passed
D. endorsed
A

A. adopted

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If an assembly decides not to do what a motion proposes, the motion is rejected or 
A. not carried
B. failed
C. lost
D. not passed
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C. lost

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Main motions should start with the words 
A. "I move that...."
B. "I so move..."
C. "I wish to move..."
D. "I motion that..."
A

A. “I move that….”

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Complex motions are presented in the form of a (an)
A. incidental main motion
B. charter
C. secondary amendment
D. resolution
A

D. resolution

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The member who proposes a main motion has the right to speak in debate
A. first
B. first and last
C. three different times
D. last
A

A. first

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A member makes motions, they should
A. remain standing and wait for permission to debate
B. resume their seats
C. debate the motion
D. sit and wait for another member to ask a question so that debate may proceed.

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B. resume their seats

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Before proposing a main motion, a member may
A. not offer an explanation for the motion or debate it
B. offer an explanation of a few words
C. explain all the reasons in detail for making the motion
D. debate the motion up to ten times

A

B. offer an explanation of a few words

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Members who are unsure of the proper wording of a motion
A. may ask another member to assist without permission of the assembly
B. may seek assistance from the chairman
C. must sit, have the business of the assembly stop, and propose the motion when they are ready with the proper wording
D. will be directed by the chairman to confer with the secretary while the meeting continues

A

B. may seek assistance from the chairman

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The member who wishes to second a motion must
A. not vote against the motion
B. second the motion before it may be considered
C. rise and be recognized by the chair before seconding
D. be acceptable to the member who proposed the motion

A

B. second the motion before it may be considered

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The seconder of a motion
A. should always raise a hand
B. should always stand and give his/her name
C. must be recognized by the chair
D. does not need to obtain the floor
A

D. does not need to obtain the floor

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After a main motion has been made, another member--without obtaining the floor and who wishes the motion to be considered--says
A. "I second the motion"
B. "I second it"
C. "Second"
D. Any of the above
A

D. Any of the above
A. “I second the motion”
B. “I second it”
C. “Second”

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Motions proposed in small boards or committees
A. must be seconded
B. may be seconded by the maker of the motion
C. need to be seconded
D. must be seconded by the presiding officer

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C. need not be seconded

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Assume that a main motion is not seconded. What should the chairman say?
A. “The chair seconds the motion
B. Repeat the following three times: “Will some member please second the motion?’
C. “Since there is no second, the motion is not before the meeting”
D. “ Since there is not second, will the maker of the motion withdraw it?”

A

C. “Since there is no second, the motion is not before the meeting”

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A second implies that the seconder agrees the motion
A. must be entered in the minutes
B. should come before the assembly
C. can be adopted without change
D. could be referred to a committee after it is adopted

A

B. should come before the assembly

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May a member who is opposed to a motion second it?
A. Yes 
B. No.
C. Yes, if a reason is offered
D. Only if the chair allows it
A

A. Yes

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The requirement of a second to a motion is for the guidance of the
A. maker of the motion to determine who supports the motion
B. secretary in recording the name of the seconder in the minutes
C. chair so that the question on the motion can be stated
D. members to recognize who supports the motion

A

C. chair so that the question on the motion can be stated

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The purpose of a second to a motion is to
A. establish the fact that at least two members are willing to speak in favor of the motion
B. prevent time from being consumed by the assembly having to dispose of a motion that only one member wants introduced
C. establish the fact that at least two members are willing to vote in favor of the motion
D. indicate to the chairman that members must debate the motion before it is voted on

A

B. prevent time from being consumed by the assembly having to dispose of a motion that only one member wants introduced

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If the chair is sure that over a majority of the assembly approves the motion
A. amendments may also be included without a second
B. a second is not needed, even if a point of order is made
C. the question can be stated without second
D. a second still must be made

A

C. the question can be stated without second

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If a motion is considered and adopted without having been seconded, it
A. is lost
B. must be proposed, seconded and voted on again at a future meeting
C. is still adopted
D. is automatically on the table

A

C. is still adopted

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After a motion is made and seconded, the chair states the question. This means that the chairman
A. asks members if they have questions about the motion
B. repeats the exact motion and indicates it is open for debate
C. asks if the members who proposed the motion wishes to change it
D. directs at least two questions to the member who made the motion

A

B. repeats the exact motion and indicates it is open for debate

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A debatable motion is placed on the floor and is opened for debate after the
A. Member who seconded the motion speaks for it
B. Motion has been stated be the chair
C. Member makes the motion
D. Motion has been seconded

A

B. Motion has been stated be the chair

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The statement by the chair, “Are you ready for the question?” means the
A. assembly may not debate the pending question
B. assembly must decide if it is ready to ask questions
C. members may debate the pending questions
D. members may ask the maker of the motion questions

A

C. members may debate the pending questions

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A proper statement by the chairman after a motion has been made and seconded is
A. “ It is moved that…”
B. “It is moved and seconded that …”
C. “The motion has been made and seconded that…”
D. “Is there debate on the motion that…?”

A

B. “It is moved and seconded that …”

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If the motion is made that cannot be debated or amended, the chair would
A. say, “Are you ready for the question?”
B. still ask if the maker of the motion wants to give reasons for proposing the motion
C. put the motion to a vote immediately after stating it
D. say, “Since this motion cannot be debated or amended, it is adopted.”

A

C. put the motion to a vote immediately after stating it

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When a member’s motion is not in order, the chair says,
A. “You are out of order because…”
B. “I rule your motion is out of order because…”
C. “I’m sorry, Mary, you made a mistake and you are out of order because…”
D. “The chair rules that the motion is out of order because..”

A

D. “The chair rules that the motion is out of order because..”

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A motion is recorded in the minutes
A. As the wording was improved by the secretary after the meeting
B. as it was stated by the maker
C. as it was stated by the chair just before being voted on by the assembly
D. after the secretary changes the motion to make certain it satisfies the needs of the organization

A

C. as it was stated by the chair just before being voted on by the assembly

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Which one of the following statements is true?
A. a main motion must always be in writing when it comes from an ad hoc committee
B. a motion should never be in writing
C. the chair can require that a main motion be in writing
D. the secretary can demand that a main motion should always be in writing

A

C. the chair can require that a main motion be in writing

30
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The maker of a motion had the right to modify or withdraw it
A. at any time 
B. up to adjournment of the meeting
C. until the chair states the question
D. during debate on the question
A

C. until the chair states the question

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The seconder of a motion has the right to withdraw his/her second
A. anytime during a meeting
B. if the maker of the motion modifies the motion that was seconded before it is stated by the chair
C. immediately after the motion is stated by the chair
D. after the minutes are read for approval by the assembly

A

B. if the maker of the motion modifies the motion that was seconded before it is stated by the chair

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What is the proper order of steps in considering a main motion
A. Members debate, the chair puts the question, and the chair announces the voting results
B. The chair puts the question, members debate, the chair announces the results of the voting
C. The chair puts the question, the chair announces the results of voting, and members debate
D. Mebers debate, the chair announces the voting results, and the chair puts the question

A

A. Members debate, the chair puts the question, and the chair announces the voting results

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Immediately after stating the question, the chair should turn toward the maker of the motion to see if he or she
A. wants to recommend a member to second the motion
B. wishes the motion to be repeated
C. wishes to be assigned the floor to debate
D. wants the assembly to debate the motions immediately without debate

A

C. wishes to be assigned the floor to debate

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The maker of a motion
A. must always speak first in debate on the motion
B. may assign his/her right to debate to another member without permission of the assembly
C. has the right to speak first and last on his or her motion
D. has the right to speak first in debate on the motion

A

D. has the right to speak first in debate on the motion

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Unless there is a rule to the contrary, a member may speak
A. once during the same day
B. twice during the same day
C. three times on the same motion on the same day
D. twice on the same motion on the same day

A

D. twice on the same motion on the same day

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How long can a member speak each time on a pending motion unless permission is given by the assembly or it is outlined differently in the bylaws?
A. Ten minutes 
B. Five minutes
C. Two minutes
D. none of the above
A

A. Ten minutes

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Debate on a question must be confined to
A. affirmative points on the pending question
B. the merits of the immediately pending question
C. remarks and questions directed to the maker of the motion
D. arguments that would promote the question not to be adopted

A

B. the merits of the immediately pending question

38
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Which rule of debate listed below is false?
A. Personal comments should not be interjected by the chairman
B. The chair should not enter into debate while presiding
C. The chairman cannot arbitrarily close debate
D. The chair can interrupt the speaker for any reason

A

D. The chair can interrupt the speaker for any reason

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When the presiding officer puts the question, this means that the chair
A. is asking for a second
B. proceeds to take a vote on the pending motion
C. is going to ask the maker of the motion on temporary hold
D. is going to put the pending motion on temporary hold

A

B. proceeds to take a vote on the pending motion

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The initial vote on a main motion is usually taken "viva voce," which means by 
A. rising 
B. a show of hands
C. voice
D. ballot
A

C. voice

41
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Which vote on a motion is always taken first by the presiding officer?
A. Affirmative
B. Negative
C. Abstentions
D. Neutral
A

A. Affirmative

42
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If the affirmative vote is almost unanimous on a motion that is complimentary and noncontroversial, the chairman
A. need not call for the negative vote
B. calls for a standing vote to confirm it
C. takes only the negative vote be a division
D. doesn’t need to call for a negative vote even if a member objects

A

A. need not call for the negative vote

43
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When the chairman takes a vote on a motion, the abstentions are
A. called for first
B. called for last and used to calculate the majority number
C. not taken
D usually added to the affirmative votes

A

C. not taken

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A chairman may take an affirmative vote by saying
A. “All those in favor say aye.”
B. “All in favor, say aye.”
C. “Those in favor of the motion, say aye.”
D. Any of the above

A

D. Any of the above
A. “All those in favor say aye.”
B. “All in favor, say aye.”
C. “Those in favor of the motion, say aye.”

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The simple rising vote in which the number of members voting on each side is not counted is usually used
A. on motions requiring a two-thirds vote for adoption
B. even when the chairman believer the voice vote is conclusive
C. on all motions requiring a majority vote for adoption
D. only in the election of officers

A

A. on motions requiring a two-thirds vote for adoption

46
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If a rising vote is decisive, the chair should
A. anyone in attendance without a second
B. the secretary 
C. the chair or the assembly 
D. the parliamentarian
A

C. the chair or the assembly

47
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If a rising vote is inconclusive, the chair should
A. ask for another voice vote and order it to be counted
B. order another rising vote and order it to be counted
C. take another rising vote
D. declare the vote a tie

A

B. order another rising vote and order it to be counted

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A vote by a show of hands can be used
A. to verify an inconclusive vote in any size group
B. as an initial voting method in very large groups
C. when any member calls out “Division!”
D. in small groups

A

D. in small groups

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Members have the right to change their vote
A. anytime
B. up to the time the result is announced
C. if permission is given by the chairman
D. when the minutes are read at the next regular meeting

A

B. up to the time the result is announced

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The chair’s announcement of the result of a voice vote should include which side “has it,” whether the motion is adopted or lost, and
A. a congratulatory statement to the maker of the motion
B. a summary of the affirmative and negative motion
C. the effect of the vote
D. an estimate of how many voted on the prevailing (winning) side

A

C. the effect of the vote

51
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When announcing the affirmative results of a voice vote, the chairman should say,
A. “The ayes have it, and motion is adopted.”
B. “The affirmative wins.”
C. “ The ayes have it, and the motion is affirmed.”
D. “The motion is firmly adopted.”

A

A. “The ayes have it, and motion is adopted.”

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For a motion requiring a two-thirds vote for adoption, the chair says,
A. “There are less than two-thirds in the affirmative, and the motion is lost.”
B. “We don’t have two-thirds in favor, so the motion is lost.”
C. “The motion is lost since the vote is more than two-thirds in the affirmative.”
D. “ The motion is lost.”

A

A. “There are less than two-thirds in the affirmative, and the motion is lost.”

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There are 26 in the affirmative and 26 in the negative on a vote for a main motion. Which way would the chairman have to vote in order for the motion to be adopted?
A. For negative
B. For affirmative
C. The chair would have to abstain
D. None of the above. The chair vote in this situation

A

B. For affirmative

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The rising, counted vote on a main motion is twenty-four for the affirmative and twenty-three for the negative. The chairman votes for the negative. This means that the vote on the main motion is
A. twenty-five for the affirmative and twenty-three for the negative, and it is adopted
B. a tie, and the main motion is lost
C. a tie, and the main motion is adopted
D. twenty-four for the affirmative and twenty-four for the negative, and the motion is postponed to the next regular meeting

A

B. a tie, and the main motion is lost

55
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What would you do as chairman of an assembly of about one hundred members if you couldn’t determine the result of an uncounted rising vote?
A. Ask for a vote by a show of hands
B. Take a vote by ballot
C. Take a vote by having each member stand and announce his or her vote
D. Take a counted, rising vote

A

D. Take a counted, rising vote

56
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A member can demand a division from the moment the negative votes have been cast until the
A. assembly adopts an amendment to the motion
B. chair announces the results of the voting
C. chair declares the effect of the motion
D. question is stated by the chair on another motion

A

D. question is stated by the chair on another motion

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If a member wishes a voice vote to be retaken as a rising vote, he/she may call out, without obtaining the floor
A. "I doubt the result of the voice"
B. "Division!"
C. "I call for a division"
D. Any of the above
A

D. Any of the above
A. “I doubt the result of the voice”
B. “Division!”
C. “I call for a division”

58
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One method of calling for a counted rising vote is for a member to rise, address the chair and move that the vote be counted. This motion must be seconded and adopted by a
A. unanimous vote
B. two-thirds vote
C. majority vote
D. none of the above. A vote is not necessary

A

C. majority vote

59
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Assume that the chairman has declared the results of a voice vote. A member who desires to have the vote taken again and counted should
A. call out “division” without rising or being recognized by the chair
B. rise, address the chair, be recognized and say “I move that the vote be counted”
C. demand, without rising, that “the chair take a counted vote.”
D. rise, without being recognized by the chair state, “I rise to a point of order and wish a standing, counted vote.”

A

B. rise, address the chair, be recognized and say “I move that the vote be counted”

60
Q 
In very small assembly where everyone is easily seen, an inconclusive voice vote may be verified by
A. a show of hands
B. another voice vote
C. a ballot
D. a rising vote
A

A. a show of hands

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In very small assembly, and inconclusive vote can be verified by a show of hands
A. even if a member objects
B. because it is the same as a division
C. at the initiative of the chair
D. even though some members cannot be clearly seen

A

C. at the initiative of the chair

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In large assembly, the chair has a same voting rights as other member. This means that the chairman may vote
A. only to make a tie
B. for the negative when there is a tie vote
C. when it would affect the outcome, or he may abstain
D. only when a motion is obviously going to be adopted

A

C. when it would affect the outcome, or he may abstain

63
Q 
If there is a tie vote on a motion and the chair does not vote, the chair
A. must take another vote
B. must vote to break the tie
C. declares that the motion is lost
D. declares the motion is adopted
A

C. declares that the motion is lost

64
Q 
The terms unanimous consent are also called
A. consensus by silence
B. assembly consent
C. general consent
D. quorum consent
A

C. general consent

65
Q 
Rules are designed for the protection of
A. nonmembers
B. the minority
C. the majority
D. all the members
A

B. the minority

66
Q 
When a motion is adopted without the steps of stating the question and putting the motion to a formal vote, it is called adopting by
A. consensus
B. unanimous (general) consent
C. a withdrawal of objections
D. a caucus
A

B. unanimous (general) consensus

67
Q 
The correction and approval of the minutes in normally handled by 
A. a privileged motion
B. unanimous (general) consent 
C. the secretary
D. a main motion
A

B. unanimous (general) consent

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