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Main motions are used to introduce _______ ideas to the meeting.
Main motions are used to introduce _______ ideas to the meeting.
new
Subsidiary motions are used to _______ a main motion.
Subsidiary motions are used to _______ a main motion.
kill
Postpone indefinitely is a type of _______ motion.
Postpone indefinitely is a type of _______ motion.
subsidary
Postpone is used to _______ the motion on the floor to a different time.
Postpone is used to _______ the motion on the floor to a different time.
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Refer to Committee allows a pending question to be sent to a small group for _______ investigation.
Refer to Committee allows a pending question to be sent to a small group for _______ investigation.
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Amend is used to modify or change a main motion. The amendment must be closely _______ to the original topic.
Amend is used to modify or change a main motion. The amendment must be closely _______ to the original topic.
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To limit or extend debate, a motion requires a _______ and can only be amended in terms of time or number of speakers.
To limit or extend debate, a motion requires a _______ and can only be amended in terms of time or number of speakers.
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To limit or extend debate, a motion requires a ______ and can only be amended in terms of time or number of speakers.
To limit or extend debate, a motion requires a ______ and can only be amended in terms of time or number of speakers.
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Postpone is used to ______ the motion on the floor to a different time.
Postpone is used to ______ the motion on the floor to a different time.
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Subsidiary motions are used to ______ a main motion.
Subsidiary motions are used to ______ a main motion.
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Refer to Committee allows a pending question to be sent to a small group for ______ investigation.
Refer to Committee allows a pending question to be sent to a small group for ______ investigation.
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Amend is used to modify or change a main motion. The amendment must be closely ______ to the original topic.
Amend is used to modify or change a main motion. The amendment must be closely ______ to the original topic.
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Main motions are used to introduce ______ ideas to the meeting.
Main motions are used to introduce ______ ideas to the meeting.
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Postpone indefinitely is a type of ______ motion.
Postpone indefinitely is a type of ______ motion.
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To suspend the rules, a member must stand and say
To suspend the rules, a member must stand and say
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Suspend the Rules allows the chapter to break the rules of parliamentary procedure, or the current constitution for a short period of time. This motion requires
Suspend the Rules allows the chapter to break the rules of parliamentary procedure, or the current constitution for a short period of time. This motion requires
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A motion to suspend the rules is _________ debatable.
A motion to suspend the rules is _________ debatable.
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A motion to suspend the rules requires a
A motion to suspend the rules requires a
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A motion to suspend the rules cannot
A motion to suspend the rules cannot
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To withdraw a motion, the maker of the motion must state
To withdraw a motion, the maker of the motion must state
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A motion to withdraw a motion does not require
A motion to withdraw a motion does not require
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If a motion to withdraw is made before the president first states the motion, it is automatically withdrawn with no
If a motion to withdraw is made before the president first states the motion, it is automatically withdrawn with no
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If a motion to withdraw is made after the president first states the motion, and someone objects, it must be
If a motion to withdraw is made after the president first states the motion, and someone objects, it must be
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If a motion to withdraw is made after the president first states the motion, and no one objects,
If a motion to withdraw is made after the president first states the motion, and no one objects,
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A motion to withdraw cannot be made after
A motion to withdraw cannot be made after
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Which type of motion is used to kill a main motion?
Which type of motion is used to kill a main motion?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a main motion?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a main motion?
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Which type of motion allows a pending question to be sent to a small group for further investigation?
Which type of motion allows a pending question to be sent to a small group for further investigation?
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Which type of motion allows for the motion on the floor to be deferred to a different time, such as a specific day or meeting?
Which type of motion allows for the motion on the floor to be deferred to a different time, such as a specific day or meeting?
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Which type of motion is used to send a pending question to a small group for careful investigation?
Which type of motion is used to send a pending question to a small group for careful investigation?
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Which type of motion is used to modify or change a main motion, and can be amended in four different ways?
Which type of motion is used to modify or change a main motion, and can be amended in four different ways?
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Which of the following is true about a motion to suspend the rules?
Which of the following is true about a motion to suspend the rules?
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What is required for a motion to withdraw a motion?
What is required for a motion to withdraw a motion?
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What happens if a motion to withdraw a motion is made after the president first states the motion and no one objects?
What happens if a motion to withdraw a motion is made after the president first states the motion and no one objects?
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What is the purpose of referring a pending question to a committee?
What is the purpose of referring a pending question to a committee?
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