Obtaining the Floor
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When is the motion 'To Fix the Time to which the Assembly shall Adjourn' privileged?

  • When made while another question is pending and in an assembly that has made no provision for another meeting on the same or the next day (correct)
  • When made in an assembly that has already provided for another meeting on the same or the next day
  • When made during a meeting with multiple pending questions
  • When made after the assembly has already adjourned for the day

    • What is the limitation on the time fixed when using the motion 'To Fix the Time to which the Assembly shall Adjourn'?

  • The time fixed cannot be beyond the time of the previous meeting
  • The time fixed cannot be beyond the current day
  • The time fixed cannot be beyond the discretion of the chairman
  • The time fixed cannot be beyond the time of the next meeting (correct)

    • What happens if the motion 'To Fix the Time to which the Assembly shall Adjourn' is made in an assembly that has already provided for another meeting on the same or the next day?

  • It is automatically approved without debate
  • It is referred to a separate committee for decision
  • It is not considered and is dismissed
  • It becomes a main motion and may be debated and amended (correct)

    • When does the motion 'To Fix the Time to which the Assembly shall Adjourn' take precedence of all others?

    <p>When it is privileged and made while another question is pending</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the possibility regarding amending the motion 'To Fix the Time to which the Assembly shall Adjourn'?

    <p>It can be amended</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can a member obtain the floor in a meeting?

    <p>By rising from their seat or raising their hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must a member say to state a main motion?

    <p>I move that (The motion)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens once a member has obtained the floor?

    <p>They may not be interrupted by any motion till they finish their statement</p> Signup and view all the answers

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