Parliamentary Procedure

Question 1

What is the purpose of presenting a motion?

Answer 1

The purpose of presenting a motion is to bring an item of business before the chapter for consideration and action.

Question 2

Does a main motion require a second? A majority vote?

Answer 2

A main motion requires a second and a majority vote.

Question 3

Is a main motion debatable? Amendable?

Answer 3

A main motion is always debatable and amendable.

Question 4

What is the proper terminology to use in stating a main motion?

Answer 4

The proper terminology to use in stating a main motion is “I move that…”

Question 5

What is the purpose of the motion to lay on the table?

Answer 5

The purpose of the motion to lay on the table is to temporarily delay action on an item of business.

Question 6

What is the purpose of an amendment?

Answer 6

The purpose of an amendment is to modify the motion that is under consideration.

Question 7

In what ways may a motion be amended?

Answer 7

A motion may be amended by striking out words, inserting or adding words, or striking out and inserting words.

Question 8

What is the proper terminology to use in stating an amendment?

Answer 8

The proper terminology to use in stating an amendment is: I move to amend the main motion by…. Or, I move to amend the amendment by…

Question 9

Does an amendment require a second? Majority Vote?

Answer 9

An amendment requires a second and a majority vote.

Question 10

What is the purpose of a point of order?

Answer 10

The purpose of a point of order is to enforce the rules by calling attention to a violation of the rules or a mistake in procedure.

Question 11

Does a point of order require a second? A Vote?

Answer 11

A point of order does not require a second. A point of order does not require a vote, unless it is referred to the chapter for a decision.

Question 12

What is the purpose of the motion to adjourn?

Answer 12

The purpose of the motion to adjourn is to terminate (close) the meeting.

Question 13

What is the purpose of calling for orders of the day?

Answer 13

The purpose of calling for orders of the day is to demand that the chapter conform to its order of business or program

Question 14

Who may call committee meetings?

Answer 14

Committee meetings may be called by the chair of the committee or by any two of its members.

Question 15

How do parliamentary rules differ in small committee meetings from those in regular chapter meetings?

Answer 15

a. It is necessary for a member to rise and address the
chair prior to presenting a motion or speaking.
b. The chair does not rise to put the question or leave the
chair to speak or present motions.
c. It is not necessary to second motions.

Question 16

Reconsideration can be made only on motions that have been…

Answer 16

unexecuted

Question 17

what is a first-degree amendment

Answer 17

It amends the original motion

Question 18

what is a second amendment

Answer 18

it amends an amendment

Question 19

what type of vote is necessary for an amendment to pass

Answer 19

majority vote

Question 20

give three permissible answers to a roll call vote

Answer 20

Yes (Yea), No, Present

Question 21

which officer is responsible for recording the roll call vote

Answer 21

secretary

Question 22

what is the purpose of voting by ballot

Answer 22

to maintain secrecy

Question 23

what type of vote is most often used for elections

Answer 23

ballots

Question 24

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

Answer 24

the motion to reconsider

Question 25

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

Answer 25

secretary

Question 26

after the reading of the minutes, what should the president of presiding officer state

Answer 26

are there any corrections or additions to the minutes

Question 27

how long may a member speak on a motion

Answer 27

10 minutes

Question 28

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

Answer 28

the presenter of the motion

Question 29

how many times may a member speak on the same motion

Answer 29

not more than twice

Question 30

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

Answer 30

it is for information purposes only

Question 31

the expression of the will of the assembly is called

Answer 31

an order

Question 32

to suggestion names for the office you...

Answer 32

nominate

Question 33

motions may be seconded without

Answer 33

recognition from the chair

Question 34

the membership committee would give its report under what agenda item

Answer 34

standing committee reports

Question 35

the bake sale committee would report under what agenda item

Answer 35

special committee reports

Question 36

What is the official source for parli pro

Answer 36

Robert rules of order; Newly revised

Question 37

what is the Latin term for voice vote

Answer 37

Vica Voce

Question 38

what motions require 2/3 vote

Answer 38

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

Question 39

name two motions in which no vote is required

Answer 39

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

Question 40

what does parliamentary law guarantee

Answer 40

the right of the majority to decide

Question 41

which officer opens the meeting by stating, "the meeting will please come to order"

Answer 41

The president or Presiding officer

Question 42

define general consent

Answer 42

general consent is a method of passing a motion if no one objects

Question 43

What is the purpose of parliamentary inquiry

Answer 43

to secure information regarding parliamentary law

Question 44

a specific number of members required, according to the by-laws, to hold a legal meeting is called

Answer 44

a quorum

Question 45

how many main motions may be on the floor at one time

Answer 45

one at a time

Question 46

a new topic being introduced would come under which order of business

Answer 46

new business

Question 47

the proper sequence of events of a business meeting is called...

Answer 47

order of business

Question 48

the statement of the basic principles and structures of an organization is called

Answer 48

the constitution

Question 49

what do you call permission to speak to the group

Answer 49

to have the floor