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 (D)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of motion takes precedence over all other motions?

<p>Privileged (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of motion is not debatable?

<p>Privileged (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Privileged (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Restorative (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Subsidiary (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Chairman (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Secretary in a meeting?

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

What are the Four Main Principles of Parliamentary Procedure?

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

What is the order of consideration for motions?

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

What must be done after stating a Main Motion?

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

Who is responsible for debating motions in a meeting?

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

How is a Main Motion typically presented?

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

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