Term
To call for a Division of the Assembly:
a- requires the chair to vote again by counting the vote
b- you must have voted on the prevailing side of the main motion
c-you must make the call before the vote is officially announced by the chair
d- requires the chair to vote again by having the members rise |
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| d- requires the chair to vote again by counting the vote |
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You are in a meeting at 2:00 pm. A main motion and an amendment are on the floor. Which of the following is NOT a privileged motion?
a- I move we adjourn.
b- I rise to a question of privilege affecting the assembly
c- I move we recess for 15 minutes at 3:00 pm
d- I move we recess for 15 minutes |
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| c- I move we recess for 15 minutes at 3:00 pm |
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Which of the following motions is not debatable but is amendable?
a- recess
b- previous question
c- postpone indefinitely
d- division of the assembly |
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The motion to Lay on the Table enables the assembly to :
a- lay the pending motion aside so the assembly can recess
b- lay the pending motion aside when an item of immediate urgency has arisen
c- clear the floor quickly so the assembly can adjourn
d- set aside an item of business to be taken up at the next meeting |
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| b- lay the pending motion aside when an item of immediate urgency has arisen |
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When the motion Postpone Indefinitely has been applied to a main motion:
a- the main motion can be amended
b- the postpone indefinitley can be referred to committee
c- the main motion cannot be tabled
d- the postpone indefintely can be tabled |
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| a- the main motion can be amended |
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In an ordinary society, the minutes should contain a record of:
a- each motion, second, and pertinent debate that occured
b- the Secretary's and President's most accurate recollection of the meeting
c- What was done during the meeting
d- What was said by members during the meeting |
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| c- What was done during the meeting |
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Previous Question is said to exhausted when:
a- every member has used up all their opportunities to debate on pending debatable motions
b- the members are tired of hearing debate and move the previous questions on all pending business
c- the previous question has passed and the chair opens the floor for further business
d- all of the motions under the order of previous questions have been disposed of |
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Definition
| d- all of the motions under the order of previous question have been disposed of |
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When taking a voice vote, after restating the question the best way of obtaining the vote is for the chairman to state:
a- all in favor say "aye", those apposed say "no"
b- all in favor say "aye", those opposed say "nay"
c- all in favor say "aye", those opposed, same sign
d- all in favor say "yes", those opposed say "no" |
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| a- all in favor say "aye", those opposed say "no" |
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Motions that assist the assembly in treating or disposing of a main motion are called:
a- privileged motions
b- incidental motions
c- amotions which bring a question again before the assembly
d- subsidiary motions |
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A main motion and an amendment are pending. The main motion is then postponed definitely until the next meeting. What happens to the amendment?
a- The amendment is lost
b- The amendment is postponed along with the main motion
c- The amendment is automatically adopted
d- The amendment is laid on the table |
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| b- The amendment is postponed along with the main motion |
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Which of the following is NOT an incidental motion?
a- Point of information
b- Division of the assembly
c- withdraw a motion
d- call for orders of the day |
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Definition
| d- call for orders of the day |
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If all of the following motinos were pending, which one would be voted on first?
a- recess
b- refer to committee
c- an amendment to the refer to committee
d- postpone indefinitely |
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During a normal chapter meeting each member has what maximum of rights to debate?
a- to speak once on main motions and once on subsidiary motions
b- to speak twice on main motions and once on subsidiary motions
c- To speak once on any debatable motion during a meeting
d- to speak twice on any debatabe motion during the meeting |
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Definition
| d- to speak twice on any debatable motion during the meeting |
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Which of the following mtions requires a 2/3 vote to pass?
a- lay on the table
b- previous question
c- amendment to limit debate
d- reconsider |
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When a Division of the Assembly is called, the chair should ask the assembly to revote by which method?
a-voice
b-show of hands
c-rising
d- ballot |
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Which of the following motions is debatable?
a- postpone indefinitley
b- amendment to extend limits of debate
c- previous question
d-lay on the table |
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Which of the following is NOT a privileged motion?
a- appeal
b- adjour
c- previous question
d- question of privilege |
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Which series of motions listed below is in correct precedence from highest to lowest?
a- main motion, lay on the table, refer to committee, previous question
b- previous question, amendment to postpone def, postpone definitely, main motion
c- previous question, postpone definitley, amendment to postpone def, main motion
d- amendment to refer to committee, refer to committee, postpone definitley, main motion |
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| b- previous question, amendment to postpone def, postpone definitely, main motion |
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In a non-legislative assembly that has no rules of its own relating to speeches no one can speak longer than:
a- 3 minutes
b- 5 minutes
c- 10 minutes
d- 15 minutes |
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Which one of the following cannot be reconsidered?
a- refer to committee
b- main motion
c- postpone definitley (affirmative vote)
d- lay on the table |
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If the chairman appoints a committee, who determines its chairman?
a- the assembly votes
b- the committee members
c- the chairman who appointed the committee
d- the vice president who is the administrator for committees |
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Definition
| c- the chairman who appointed the committee |
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The maker of the motion has the right to modify or withdraw it:
a- until the chair states the question
b- up to adjournment of the meeting
c- at any time
d- during debate on the question |
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Definition
| a- until the chair states the question |
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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 meeting |
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Definition
| b- up to the time the result is announced |
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The lowest ranking Privileged Motion is:
a- raise a question of privilege
b- recess
c-call for the orders of the day
d- fix the time to which to adjourn |
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Definition
| c- call for orders of the day |
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A Point of Information may be directed to:
a- the chair, or any member through the chair
b- any member
c- the parliamentarian to obtain information relevant to parliamentary procedure
d- the chairman to ask a question about which members may debate a particular motion |
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| a- to the chair or any member through the chair |
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The document of a society that contains its own rules relating to iteself as an organization is the:
a- parliamentary authority
b- corporate charter
c- constitution or bylaws
d- standing rules |
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Definition
| c- constitution or bylaws |
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The motion to Take from the Table is in order:
a- when another member has the floor
b- when an amendment is pending on the motion
c- only when the chair calls for unfinished business
d-after some other business or interrupting matter has been transacted |
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Definition
| d- after some other business or interrupting matter has been transacted |
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Which one of the following subsidiary motions can be applied to the motion Lay on the Table?
a- postpone indefinitely
b- refer to a committee
c- previous question
d- none of the above |
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The Orders of the Day can be set aside by:
a- a vote
b- any member who objects
c- the chairman if there is an important item being debated
d- a motion to appeal the decision of the chair |
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A single member has the power to require a:
a- role call vote
b- standing vote
c- ballot vote
d- counted vote |
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An Object to the Consideration of the Question can only be raised:
a- before the result of the vote has been announced
b- before the vote has been taken on the main motion
c- on an incidental main motion
d- before there has been any debate or subsidiary motion stated by the chair |
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Definition
| d- before there has been any debate or subsidiary motion stated by the chair |
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Members can change their votes on motions without permission from the assembly:
a- anytime
b- until the result of the vote is announced
c- until the chair restates the next question
d- until the end of the current meeting |
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Definition
| b- until the result of the vote is announced |
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If the motion to Postpone Indefinitely is adopted, what happens to the pending main motions?
a- It is killed for the duration of the current session
b- it cannot be introduced again in the assembly
c- it is sent to committee for revious and reintroduction
d- it is brought back up under unfinished business at the next meeting |
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Definition
| a- it is killed for the duration of the current session |
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Which of the following motions cannot be Reconsidered?
a- lay on the table
b- previous question
c- recess
d- limit or extend limits of debate |
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Which statement below is true regarding a Point of Order?
a- points of order should be called on all minor irregularities
b- a parliamentary inquiry has the same purpose as a point of order
c- if a motion is not seconded and debate begins, it is too late to raise a point of order
d- a member must rise and be recognized by the chair before raising a point of order |
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Definition
| c- if a motion is not seconded and debate begins, it is too late to raise a point of order |
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Which of the following motions is NOT an incidental motion?
a- fix time to which to adjourn
b- object to the consideration of a question
c- appeal
d- point of order |
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Definition
| a- fix time to which to adjourn |
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Term
The chair may briefly pause the meeting, without objection, by:
a- recessing
b- adjouring
c- adjourning sine die
d- standing at ease |
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A main motion is NOT in order which:
a- was moved and defeated at the last meeting
b- contains two or more parts capable of standing on their own
c- presents the same question as one which has been temporarily but not finally disposed of
d- was moved and postponed indefinitley at the last meeting |
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Definition
| c- presents the same question as one which has been temporarily but not finally disposed of |
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The motion to Postpone Definitley (to a certain time) can be made while:
a- a main motion which an amendment is pending
b- the motion to lay on the table is pending
c- another member has the floor
d- another member is debating the main motion |
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Definition
| a- a main motion with an amendment is pending |
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When the motion to Limit Debate is applied to a main motion, it:
a- requires a majority vote to be adopted
b- can be laid on the table along with the main motion
c- does not require a second
d- is amendable and debatable |
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Definition
| b- can be laid on the table along with the main motion |
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The motion to Raise A Question Of Privilege takes precedence over all the motions except:
a- amend
b- point of order
c- limit/extend debate
d- recess |
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Definition
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Which vote is needed to pass the motion to Recind?
a- 2/3 of the members in attendance who vote
b- a majority when notice was given at the previous meeting
c- a majority of the entire membership
d- any of the above |
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Which statement below is true regarding debate?
a- a member is entitled to debate two consecutive times
b- the chair should alternate between those favoring and those opposed to the motion
c- the chair should recognize members who have the same opinion as often as possible
d- the member who made a pending motion can speak three times on the motion |
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Definition
| b- the chair should alternate between those favoring and those opposed to the motion |
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Which of the following motions is debateable and amendable?
a- adjourn
b- previous question
c- recess (when no other motion is on the floor)
d- take from the table |
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Definition
| c- recess (when no other motion is on the floor) |
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Term
The maker of the motion cannot:
a- speak against the motion
b- vote against the motion
c- amend the motion
d- move to postpone the motion indefnitiely |
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Definition
| a- speak against the motion |
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When the chair relinquieshes the chair in order to debate a main motion, the chair returns to presiding when:
a- he/she has completed debating the main motion
b- the meeting adjourns
c- the main motion has been disposed of
d- the temporary chair requests the regular chair to resume presiding |
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Definition
| c- the main motion has been disposed of |
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Which motion below is undebatable only when it is applied to an undebatable motion?
a- recind
b- reconsider
c- take from the table
d- lay on the table |
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A member who has been assigned the floor and has begun to speak may be interrupted by:
a- the raising to a question of privilege
b- limit or extend the limits of debate
c- rescind
d- amend something previously adopted |
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Definition
| a- the raising of a question of privilege |
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In contrast to the motion to Reconsider, the motion to Rescind:
a- does not require a second
b- is not debatable
c- can be made by any member
d- requires a majority vote of the entire membership |
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Definition
| c- can be made by any member |
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It is not the chair's duty to answer parliamentary inquiries that:
a- allow a member to raise a proper point of order that could be used to correct the chair
b- assist a member to understand the current parliamentary situation
c- is a question that the member should clearly be aware of
d- raise a hypothetical question about the motion |
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Definition
| d- raise a hypothetical question about the motion |
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If a member votes in favor of an amendment and the amendment passes, when the vote is taken on the main motion the member:
a- is not obligated to vote in favor of the amended motion
b- is obligated to vote in favor of the amended motion
c- may abstain but may not vote against the motion
d- none of the above |
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Definition
| a- is not obligated to vote in favor of the amended motion |
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A secondary amendment:
a- may not be amended
b- may require a 2/3 vote if applied to a motion limiting debate
c- may never be debated
d- may be amended if the maker of the primary amendment approves |
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Which of the following motions is not debatable but is amendable?
a- recess
b- previous question
c- postpone indefinitley
d- division of the assembly |
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Division of the Question:
a- is not amendable
b- is in order when another has the floor
c- cannot be made on the main motion when an amendment is pending
d- cannot be applied to an amendment |
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Definition
| c- cannot be made on the main motion when an amendment is pending |
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The motion Lay on the Table enables the assembly to:
a- lay the pending question aside so the assembly can recess
b- lay the pending question aside when an item of immediate urgency has arisen
c- clear the floor quickly so the assembly can adjourn
d- clear the floor quickly and then consider the matter as the first item of old business at the next meeting |
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Definition
| b- lay the pending question aside when an item of immediate urgency has arisen |
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Term
Which of the following motions is not an incidental motion?
a- parliamentary inquiry
b- division of the assembly
c- suspend the rules
d- call for the orders of the day |
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Definition
| d- call for the orders of the day |
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Term
Which of the following motions is not an incidental motion?
a- parliamentary inquiry
b- division of the assembly
c- suspend the rules
d- call for the orders of the day |
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Definition
| d- call for the orders of the day |
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Which one of the following motions is not amendable?
a- amendment to extend time of debate
b- amendment to limit debate
c- adjourn
d- recess |
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If all the following motions were pending, which one would be voted on first?
a- question of privilege
b- refer to committee
c- an amendment to postpone definitley
d- postpone definitley |
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| c- an amendment to postpone definitley |
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If a question is taken up from the table on the same day that is was laid on the table:
a- every member will have a chance to debate on the main motion again.
b- all motions adhering to the original main motion are still considered
c- only adhering amendments and the main motion are considered
d- only adhering incidental motions and the main motion are considered |
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Definition
| b- all motions adhering to the original main motion are considered |
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During a regular FFA chapter meeting, each member has what maximum rights of debate?
a- to speak once on main motions and once on subsidiary motions
b- to speak twice on main motions and once on subsidiary motions
c- to speak once on any question during the meeting
d- to speak twice on any question during the meeting |
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Definition
| d- to speak twice on any question during the meeting |
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A chapter has a roll of 80 members and a quorum is present at a regular meeting. A total of 58 members vote on a motion to table the main motion. Assuming that there are no fractional votes, how many members must vote in the affirmative for the motion to carry?
a- 29
b- 30
c- 39
d- 41 |
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A chapter has a roll of 80 members and a quorum is present at a regular meeting. A total of 58 members vote on a motion to extend debate. Assuming that there are no fractional votes, how many must vote in the affirmative for the motion to carry?
a- 29
b- 30
c- 39
d- 41 |
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Which one of the following cannot be reconsidered?
a- postpone definitley
b- suspend the rules
c- main motion
d- limit debate |
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Previous Question is said to be exhausted when:
a- all of the motions under the order of previous question have been disposed of
b- every member has exhaused their opportunities to debate on pending debatable motions
c- the members are tired of hearing debate and move the previous question on all pending business
d- the chair opens the floor for new business |
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| a- all of the motions under the order of previous question have been disposed of |
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Which process of amending would be correct if you wanted to strike out a complete paragraph of motion and insert another paragraph?
a- strick out and insert
b- add by paragraph
c- insert by paragraph
d- substitution |
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When the motion postpone indefinitley has been applied to a main motion:
a- the main motion can be amended
b- the postpone indefinitley can be referred to committee
c- the main motion cannot be tabled
d- the postpone indefinitely can be tabled |
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Definition
| a- the main motion can be amended |
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At the State FFA Convention if a motion proposed by a chapter delegate failed by a vote of 49 in favor and 100 opposed during the 11 AM session on Thursday, when would it be out of order to move to reconsider?
a- Thursday 1 PM session
b- Thursday 11 AM session
c- Friday 5 PM session
d- Saturday 8 AM session |
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If the president of the chpater at a regular meeting appoints a committee to complete a motion to refer, how is the chair of the committee determined?
a- the committee elects their own chair
b- the vice president who is in charge of all committees apoints a chair
c- the first senior memeber named to the committee
d- the first person who was named to the committee |
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| d- the first person who was named to the committee |
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To call for a division of the assembly
a- you must have been in the majority of the original vote announcement
b- you must make a call before the vote is officially announced by the chair
c- requires the chair to vote again by having the members rise
d- requires the chair to vote again by counting the vote |
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Definition
| c- requires the chair to vote again by having the members rise |
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Term
Which rules can be suspended with the use of the incidental motion to suspend the rules?
a- standing chapter rules
b- chapter bylaws
c- rules protecting basic rights of the individual members
d- rules not specified by any parliamentary authority |
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Definition
| a- standing chapter rules |
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i an ordinary society, the unpublished minutes should contain primarily a record of
a- each motion, second, and pertinent debate that occured
b- what was done during the meeting
c- what was said by the members
d- the secretary's and president's most accurate recollection of the meeting |
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| b- what was done during the meeting |
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A motion is dilatory if it
a- is taken out of normal sequence of order
b- suspends the rights of the minority to speak
c- is closely related to or has bearing on the subject
d- obsructs the will of the assembly |
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Definition
| d- obsructs the will of the assembly |
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The device that permits a request or main motion relating to the right of the assembly or any of its members to be brought up for possible immediate consideration because of its urgency is
a- suspend the rules
b- A parliamentary inquiry
c- A division of the assembly
d- to raise a question of privilege |
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Definition
| d- to raise a question of privilege |
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You are in a meeting at 1 P.M., a main motion and an amendment is on the floor. Which of the following is not a previleged motion?
a- i move we recess of 15 minutes
b- I move that we take a recess
c- I move we adjourn
d- I move we adjourn one hour from now |
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Definition
| d- I move we adjourn one hour from now |
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A person who is not the first to rise and address the chair may be give preference in being recognized if
a- The chair knows and approves of his/her motion
b- the member asks for special treatment because of another commitment
c- the member is a friend of the chairman
d- the member is the maker of the motion and has not yet spoken |
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Definition
| d- the member is the maker of the motion and has not yet spoken |
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Term
The document of an organization that contains its own rules relating to itself as an organization is the
a- corporate charter
b-parliamentary authority manual
c- constitution or bylaws
d- certificate of endorsement |
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| c- constitution or bylaws |
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The quorum of an assembly is:
a- 2/3 of the members present at a meeting
b- the largest number that can be depended on to attend any meeting.
c- The number of members who must be present for business to be legally transacted
d- the number of members who always vote on motions brought before the assembly |
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Definition
| The number of members who must be present for business to be legally transacted |
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Term
The minimum essentiona officer(s) that must be present to conduct business in an organization are:
a- presiding officer and the vice president
b- presiding officer and a treasurer
c- presiding officer and a secretary
d- only the presiding officer |
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Definition
| c- presiding officer and a secretary |
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An assembly is a:
a- session of an executive board of a larger organization
b- special meeting of the members of an organization
c- body of people who come together as a group
d- series of meetings |
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Definition
| c- body of people who come together as a group |
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Term
| The president or chief offiver of an organized society who normally presides at its meeting is adressed as: a- " Mr. or Madam Vice President" b- " Mr. or Madam President" c- "Mr. or Madam Presiding Officer" d- "Mr. or Madam President pro tem" or "Mr. or Madam Chair member" |
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| b- " Mr. or Madam President" |
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With very few exception, a member never speaks:
a- while seated
b- More than once on a main motion
c- Unless permission is granted by make of the motion
d- Longer than 5 minutes |
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After the presiding offcer calls a meeting to order, the next order of business is usually:
a- new business
b- reports of officers
c- unfinished business
d- reading the approval of the minutes |
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Definition
| d- reading the approval of the minutes |
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Term
Business is brought before an assembly by a member makin a formal proposal called a (an):
a- agenda
b- Motion
c- order
d- memoranum |
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If you were the presiding officer and serveral members addressed the chair at about the same time after a motion was made, you should call on the member who:
a- Has already debated twice
b- Has the same opinion as all the other previous speakers
c- has debated once
d- Made the motion and has not debated |
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Definition
| d- Made the motion and has not debated |
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Term
Which one of the following motions is not an incidental motion?
a- division of the question
b- parliamentary inquiry
c- division of the assembly
d- call for the orders of the day |
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Definition
| d- call for orders of the day |
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If a question is taken up from the table on the same day that is was laid on the table:
a- all motions adhering to the original main motion are still considered
b- every member will have a chance to debate the main motion again
c- only adhering amendments and the main motion are considered
d- only adhering incidental motions and the main motion are considered |
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Definition
| a- all motions adhering to the original main motion are still considered |
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Which one of the following motions requires a 2/3 vote to pass?
a- lay on the table
b- previous question
c- an amendment to limit debate
d- reconsider |
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Definition
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Term
When division of the assembly is called for the chair should ask the assembly to revote by which method?
a- voice
b- show of hands
c- rising
d- ballot |
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When the main motion postpone indefinitely has been applied to a main motion:
a- the postpone indefinitely has been applied to a main motion
b- the main motion can be committed
c- the postpone indefinitely can be tabled
d- none of the above |
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Definition
| b- the main motion can be committed |
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Which one of the following cannot be reconsidered?
a- refer to committee
b- main motion
c- lay on the table
d- previous question, before any vote under the order has been executed |
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Term
A parliamentary inquiry is a question to obtain information on a matter of parliamentary law directed to:
a-recording secretary
b- parliamentarian
c- advisor
d- presiding officer |
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A person who is not the first to rise and address the chair may be given preference in being recognized if:
a-the memebr is the maker of the motion and has not spoken yet
b- the member was the one who seconded the motion
c- the member has another meeting to attend after he has debated
d- the member is in the minority. |
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Definition
| a-the member is the maker of the motion and has not spoken yet |
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You are in a meeting at 1 pm and a main motion is on the floor. Which of the following is not a privileged motion?
a- I move we recess for 15 minutes
b- I move that we take a recess
c- I move we adjourn at 2 pm
d- I rise to a question of privilege affecting the assembly |
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| c- I move we adjourn at 2 pm. |
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Which of the following motions is debatable?
a- amendment to extend time of debate
b- postpone indefinitley
c- previous question
d- lay on the table |
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The motion Divide the Question is used:
a- when a motion has several parts and a member wants to consider one part at a time
b- when a motion has several parts and a member is in favor of only one part
c- when a member wants to obtain a counted vote instead of a voice vote
d- when a motion is too lengthy and complex to consider at one meeting |
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| a- when a motion has several parts and a member wants to consider one part at a time |
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Which of the following motions is not a subsidiary motion?
a- lay on the table
b- take from the table
c- amend
d- refer |
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Which of the following is not a privileged motion?
a-appeal
b- adjourn
c- recess
d- question of privilege |
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A motion is dilatory if it:
a-obstructs or thwarts the will of the assembly
b- is taken out of the normal sequence of order
c- suspends the rights of the minority to speak
d- is closely related to or has bearing on the subject |
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| a- obstructs or thwarts the will of the assembly |
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A motion is brought before the assembly by a member:
a- making a motion and then the chairman restating it
b- making a motion, another seconding it, and the chair restating 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 seconding it, and the chair restating 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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After members make 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 my proceed |
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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 to introduce
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 |
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| b- prevent time from being consumed by the assembly having to dispose of a motion that only one member wants to introduce |
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If a motion is made that cannot be debated or amended, the chair would:
a- say, "are you ready for the question?"
b- still ask the maker of the motion to give their reasons for proposing the motion
c- put the motion to an vote immediately after stating it
d- say, "since this motion cannot be debated or amended, it is adopted." |
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| c- put the motion to an vote immediately after stating it |
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What would you do as a chairman of an assembly of about 100 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 |
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| d- take a counted, rising vote |
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In large assemblies, the chair has the same voting rights as any 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 |
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| c- when it would affect the outcome, or he may abstain |
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Parliamentary Rules are designed for the protection of:
a- nonmembers
b- the minority
c- the majority
d- all the members |
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The term rules of orders refer to the:
a- Rules of parliamentary procedure
b- Agenda
c- Adopted bylaws
d- General order of business |
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| a- Rules of parliamentary procedure |
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With very few exceptions, a member never speaks:
a- While seated
b- More than once on a main motion
c- Unless permission is granted by the maker of the motion
d- Longer than five minutes |
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When a member yields the floor by sitting, this means that:
a- Any other member is allowed to speak immediately
b- There is an immediate vote on the pending motion
c- The member is finished speaking
d- The member may name another member to debate |
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| c- The member is finished speaking |
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Incidental motion:
a- Have an order of precedence within themselves
b- Are all not in order if another member has the floor
c- Usually deal with questions or procedure arising out of another pending motion
d- Are the highest ranking motion in the order of precedence and therefore are adopted without a vote |
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| c- Usually deal with questions or procedure arising out of another pending motion |
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When the motion postpone indefinitely has been applied to a main motion:
a- The main motion can be amended
b- The main motion cannot be tabled
c- The postpone indefinitely can be tabled
d- The postpone indefinitely can be referred to committee |
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| a- The main motion can be amended |
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A chapter has a roll of 50 members. A quorum is present at a regular meeting. A total of 49
members vote on a motion to refer the main motion to a committee. Assuming that there are no fractional
votes, how many members must vote in the affirmative for the referral to carry?
a- 20
b- 25
c- 26
d- 31 |
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In the absence of a provision in the bylaws, the quorum for a FFA chapter is:
a- A majority of the entire membership
b- The members who attend a duly called meeting
c- Two-thirds of the entire membership
d- Two-thirds of the members who have paid their dues |
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| a- A majority of the entire membership |
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The chair’s reply to a parliamentary inquiry:
a- Can be subject to an appeal
b- Always has to immediately follow the inquiry
c- Is a ruling
d- Is an opinion |
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A chapter which has adopted Robert’s Rules of Order as its parliamentary authority:
a- May change any item in the parliamentary authority by a majority vote without notice
b- May adopt its own particular order of business
c- Must follow the order of business listed in the parliamentary manual
d- May use a new parliamentary authority at each meeting |
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| b- May adopt its own particular order of business |
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Which one of the following can be reconsidered?
a- Suspend the rules
b- Reconsider
c- Adjourn
d- Postpone definitely |
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During a meeting of your FFA chapter’s Safety Committee (composed of 7 members):
a- Any member may make a motion to set the number of debates allowed
b- The chairman may enter into discussions and only vote to make or break a tie
c- The chairman may make motions, discuss all matters, and vote on all motions
d- The chairman may determine how many times each member can debate |
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| c- The chairman may make motions, discuss all matters, and vote on all motions |
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A motion is recorded in the minutes:
a- After the secretary makes sure that the motion is worded properly
b- As it was stated by the maker
c- As it was improved by consent of the assembly
d- As it was stated by the chair just before being voted on by the assembly |
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| d- As it was stated by the chair just before being voted on by the assembly |
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Which rules can be suspended with the use of the motion to suspend the rules?
a- Chapter standing rules
b- Rules in the chapter constitution
c- Rules protecting basic rights of the individual members
d- Rules which dispense with the regular orders of business |
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| a- Chapter standing rules |
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To call for a division of the assembly
a- Requires the chair to vote again by having the members rise
b- Requires the chair to vote again by counting the vote
c- You must have voted on the prevailing side of the main motion
d- You must make the call before the vote is officially announced by the chair |
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| b- Requires the chair to vote again by counting the vote |
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A member votes in favor of an amendment and the amendment passes. When the vote is taken on the main motion the member:
a- May not move to reconsider the amendment
b- Is not obligated to vote in favor of the amended motion
c- Is obligated to vote in favor of the amended motion
d- May abstain, but may not vote against the motion |
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| b- Is not obligated to vote in favor of the amended motion |
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A single member has the power to require a
a- Standing vote
b- Roll call vote
c- Counted vote
d- Ballot vote |
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A chapter has a roll of 60 members. A quorum is present at a regular meeting. A total of 50 members vote on a motion to call for the previous question on all pending business. Assuming that there are no fractional votes, how many must vote in the affirmative for the motion to carry?
a- 26
b- 33
c- 34
d- 40 |
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A main motion is a motion that:
a- Can be moved at any time
b- Always requires a majority vote
c- Takes precedence over most other motions
d- Can be applied to no other motion |
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| d- Can be applied to no other motion |
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An amendment must be germane to be in order, germane means that:
a- The amendment must positively affect the motion to be amended
b- The amendment must in some way involve the same question that is raised by the motion to which it is applied
c- The amendment must make a substantive change to the motion to which it is applied
d- The amendment must change the original intent of the motion to which it is applied |
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| b- The amendment must in some way involve the same question that is raised by the motion to which it is applied |
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At a regular chapter meeting, if the president appoints a committee to complete a motion to
refer, how is the chair of that committee determined?
a- The committee elects their own chair
b- The vice-president who is in charge of all committees appoints a chair
c- The most senior member becomes the chair
d- The first person who was named to the committee is the chair |
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| d- The first person who was named to the committee is the chair |
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When a main motion is postponed while a motion to amend is pending, the amendment is:
a- Tabled also
b- Automatically adopted
c- Lost
d- Postponed with the main motion |
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| d- Postponed with the main motion |
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The previous question is not allowed in:
a- Deliberate assemblies
b- Committees
c- Biennial conventions
d- Legislative meetings |
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It is out of order to move to lay a question on the table if:
a- The motion previous question is pending
b- The motion limit debate is pending
c- It has been moved to refer the main motion to a committee
d- There is evidently no other matter that urgently requires attention |
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| d- There is evidently no other matter that urgently requires attention |
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The privileged motion to recess:
a- Is amendable as to the length of the recess
b- Is amendable as to the start of the recess
c- Need not be seconded
d- Requires a two-thirds vote when moved as a special order |
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| a- Is amendable as to the length of the recess |
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No motion can be renewed during the same session unless the question:
a- Has in some respect become different
b- Is proposed by a different member the second time
c- Has been separated by at least one other item of business
d- Is seconded by a different member |
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| a- Has in some respect become different |
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What method of voting should the chair use in a large assembly to determine if a question
has obtained two-thirds of the votes cast?
a- Voice
b- Show of hands
c- Ballot
d- Rising |
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Which of the following is not classified as a secondary motion?
a- original main motions
b- incidental main motions
c- motions that bring a question again before the assembly
d- all of the above |
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Which motion listed below has the lowest precedence or rank?
a- amend
b- main
c- adjourn
d- committ (or refer) |
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During a meeting of your FFA chapter’s Finance Committee (composed of 8 members):
a- The chairman may make motions, discuss all matters, and vote on all motions
b- Members may make a motion to set the number of debates allowed
c- The chairman may enter into discussions and only vote to make or break a tie
d- A secretary must be elected to report the committee’s actions to the chapter |
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| a- The chairman may make motions, discuss all matters, and vote on all motions |
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