Mastering Parliamentary Procedure
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Which type of motion is used to take up business again after it has been dealt with?

  • Privileged
  • Incidental
  • Restorative (correct)
  • Subsidiary
  • Which type of motion is brought up and applied to the main motion to assist in modifying or disposing of it?

  • Privileged
  • Restorative
  • Incidental
  • Subsidiary (correct)
  • Which type of motion deals with procedure and not the business on the floor?

  • Incidental (correct)
  • Privileged
  • Restorative
  • Subsidiary
  • Which type of motion must be dealt with immediately, is usually undebatable, and only rarely amendable?

    <p>Incidental</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of motion deals with personal rights and privileges and is allowed to interrupt meetings?

    <p>Privileged</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of motion takes precedence over all other motions?

    <p>Privileged</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of motion is not debatable?

    <p>Privileged</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of motion deals with raising a question of privilege?

    <p>Privileged</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of motion is commonly used to reconsider a decision?

    <p>Restorative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of motion deals with amending or referring a motion to a committee?

    <p>Subsidiary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the main purpose of Parliamentary Procedure?

    <p>To ensure that majority rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for conducting the meeting and using a gavel?

    <p>Chairman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Secretary in a meeting?

    <p>To keep minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the Four Main Principles of Parliamentary Procedure?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the order of consideration for motions?

    <p>Privileged Motions, Incidental Motions, Subsidiary Motions, Unclassified Motions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Main Motion used for in Parliamentary Procedure?

    <p>To present any new item of business</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in the 5-step process of presenting a Main Motion?

    <p>Gain recognition from the Chair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be done after stating a Main Motion?

    <p>The motion must be seconded</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for debating motions in a meeting?

    <p>Floor Members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is a Main Motion typically presented?

    <p>&quot;I move that...&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

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