Parliamentary Glossary A to Z

<p>To allow a member to change their vote on a decided question. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To take charge of a specific task or responsibility. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To bring together representatives of groups for a common purpose. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A Charter is for a specific organization, while a Constitution is for a larger entity. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A brief and focused discussion before a vote. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To govern all matters not covered by the constitution, by-laws, and other rules of the organization. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Postpone definitely refers to a specific time, while postpone indefinitely means the matter will never be considered again. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It indicates that a motion received more votes than any other proposition or candidate. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is a motion that has been formally proposed but not yet discussed or voted on. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Customary methods of parliamentary procedure that have become established as rules. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To advise on parliamentary procedure and ensure adherence to rules. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide a formal record of the motions presented and the assembly's actions on them. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

<p>They have the right to speak (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Having a fixed number of members (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dissolve an Organization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To temporarily remove the question from consideration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To restrict the discussion on a question (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are nominated without being present (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Assisting others in the passage of motions for mutual benefit (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A subject proposed for discussion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To consider specific business as set forth in the call. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>More than half of the votes cast, typically one half plus one (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Calling names to signify a vote. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To oppose discussion on a main motion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A motion presenting a concrete proposal. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The member has complied with all obligations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To cause a motion to fail without a vote. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A topic not previously discussed or known to the assembly (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rules formulated for an organization's specific needs. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To modify or dispose of a question. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To resume consideration of a previously tabled question. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To record vote counts. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A motion to address an error in parliamentary procedure. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It has the highest precedence or priority in parliamentary procedure. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A motion to revoke a previous decision made by the assembly. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A signed statement allowing someone to vote on another's behalf. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A brief intermission during the meeting. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A motion that addresses parliamentary procedures. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To submit a question for further study or action. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A voting or registration process at an election. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An application to the assembly to review a presiding officer's decision.

A meeting of party leaders to decide on policies or candidates.

To review and examine election returns.

A law system based on customs and court decisions, mostly unwritten.

To terminate all discussions and call for an immediate vote.

A group appointed to investigate or act on behalf of an organization.

A meeting of delegates for a common purpose.

A document verifying a person's right to attend a meeting.

The entire assembly sitting and acting as a committee for informal consideration of questions.

Discussion on a question or subject before the assembly.

A member authorized to represent a group and empowered to act for it.

Strategic devices used to delay or defer decision on a question.

Principal committee conducting business for an organization between meetings.

To employ dilatory tactics, like endless speaking, to obstruct action.

To release or excuse a committee from considering a question.

To terminate the official life or existence of an organization.

To restrict the discussion on a question, including time or number of speakers.

When a person is nominated or elected without being present.

Motions that arise from a question or business before the assembly.

A subject formally proposed for consideration by the assembly.

The greater part of a group or the prevailing party in a decision.

Any question or motion introduced that is not unfinished old business.

The formal proposal of a person as a candidate for office.

A program of business for a meeting arranged in order.

A formal proposal in a deliberative assembly for discussion or decision.

A manual adopted by an organization to guide parliamentary procedures.

To defer consideration of a question until a specific time.

To defer consideration of a question indefinitely, suppressing it.

The introductory part of a constitution stating its purpose.

The customary title of heads of organizations in meetings.

One who presides over a meeting, like a chair or president.

Any motion or question that has not yet been decided by the assembly.

A meeting called to consider specific business as outlined in the call.

A method of voting where members stand to be counted.

Calling of names to determine who is present or absent.

Another term for a regular committee within an organization.

A motion designed to modify or dispose of a question.

A motion presenting a concrete proposal for assembly consideration.

To defeat a motion without a formal vote.

A motion to close debate and vote on a question right away.

A motion to address an error in parliamentary procedure.

A motion to close debate and vote immediately on a matter.

Questions involving the rights of the assembly members.

Motions that hold the highest precedence in meetings.

Motions related to parliamentary procedure, not substantive issues.

A short break or intermission during a meeting.

Formal acknowledgment by the Chair of a member speaking.

Submitting a question to a committee for further consideration.