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When is the motion 'To Fix the Time to which the Assembly shall Adjourn' privileged?
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'?
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?
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?
When does the motion 'To Fix the Time to which the Assembly shall Adjourn' take precedence of all others?
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What is the possibility regarding amending the motion 'To Fix the Time to which the Assembly shall Adjourn'?
What is the possibility regarding amending the motion 'To Fix the Time to which the Assembly shall Adjourn'?
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How can a member obtain the floor in a meeting?
How can a member obtain the floor in a meeting?
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What must a member say to state a main motion?
What must a member say to state a main motion?
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What happens once a member has obtained the floor?
What happens once a member has obtained the floor?
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