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Incidental main motion – it relates in varying ways to the main motion and other parliamentary procedures. This kind of following motion falls into this kind of category: 1. To accept or adopt a report ___________ referred to the committee.
not
Motion to adjourn – to adjourn when the effect is to dissolve the assembly with no permission of its reconvening. 4. To appoint the time and place for the next meeting – if introduced with business ___________
pending
SECONDARY MOTION - It is a priority that should be resolved by the assembly. It is not really a class of motion, but a consideration. The real classification are the three motions under secondary motions: subsidiary, privileged, and incidental motions. SUBSIDIARY MOTION - It is a type of motion in which a board deals directly with a main motion prior or instead of voting on the main motion itself.- Every subsidiary motion ranks higher than the main motion and lower than the privileged motions.- Subsidiary motions can be applied on the ___________ subsidiary motions made on the main motion depending on their ranks.
pending
This kind of following motion falls into this kind of category: 1. To accept or adopt a report a subject ___________ referred to the committee.
not
To amend constitution, bylaws, rules, or resolution that was already ___________.
adopted
John proposed a ___________ motion to address the issue at hand during the meeting.
secondary
Parliamentary procedure was first systematized in the early ______________ Parliament which takes its name.
English
The aim of parliamentary law is to facilitate the work of any ______________ body and to help carry out its objectives effectively and well.
deliberative
The knowledge on parliamentary procedure is important to ______________, jurists, lawyers, and debaters/orators.
politicians
The journals of English Parliament indicate that the fundamental principles of parliamentary procedure have been codified since the reign of King ______________ from 1547 to 1553.
Edward VI
Parliamentary law is designed to help people in reconciling their views and to arrive at clear solutions to the many complex ______________ that arise in the social context.
problems
The instruction of the Secretary of the House to the young legislator points to the important ______________ of parliamentary rules.
aims
Vote as other members in ______ vote; may vote to break tie in voice vote only.
ballot
Observe and supervise the basic program of work of the local and the parent ______.
organizations
Where bylaws designate, serve as ex-officio member of ______.
committees
Sign all necessary orders, reports or financial transactions as defined in the ______ of the organization.
rules
Acquire and use all tools necessary to the conduct of the ______.
office
Preside in the absence of the ______.
President
No member should ______ discussion
monopolize
Discussions should be confined to the ______ of the motion
merits
The chair should recognize ______ opinions on the motion
alternating
A member who has not yet spoken on the motion/pending question has ______ preference
recognition
The main motion is also known as ______ main motion
original
An appeal is a LEVEL ______ motion in parliamentary procedure
3
In the absence of a quorum, there should be a more precise delineation of the ______ in order.
motions
Members have the right to inspect the ______ of the assembly, boards, and committees.
records
Notice can be sent by electronic communications, such as e-mail or ______, to members who consent.
fax
When one joins an organization, one enters into a '______ of membership' with the organization.
contract
Members have the privilege to ______ when appropriate.
nominate
Members have the responsibility to ______ on the enforcement of the rules of the organization.
insist
Test your knowledge on the aims of parliamentary rules and procedures with this quiz. Explore how parliamentary practice simplifies and systematizes the conduct of business to facilitate efficient decision-making within assemblies.
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