Parliamentary Procedures Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is the purpose of a recess?

To conduct a vote

To amend a motion

To provide a brief break from the meeting (correct)

To introduce new business

What does it mean to raise a question of privilege?

Asks an urgent question regarding the rights and privileges of the assembly.

What is the function of the previous question?

Closes debate and goes directly to a vote and prevents the making of subsidiary motions.

What does it mean to postpone definitely?

Puts off further consideration of the main motion to a later time, not beyond the next regular scheduled meeting. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the motion to commit or refer?

Refers the motion to a committee for further information. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to amend a motion?

Proposes to change a motion slightly. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a main motion is postponed indefinitely?

The main motion is rejected or killed. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of parliamentary inquiry?

Allows a member to ask a question related to parliamentary law. Signup and view all the answers

What is required during a division of the assembly?

A standing (rising) vote after a voice vote. Signup and view all the answers

What is a point of order?

Requests that the rules be enforced. Signup and view all the answers

Is a motion to raise a question of privilege debatable?

False Signup and view all the answers

The main motion introduces new business to the assembly.

True Signup and view all the answers

If the motion to postpone indefinitely is adopted, what happens to the pending main motion?

It is killed for the duration of the session. Signup and view all the answers

To be in order, an amendment must always be ______.

germane Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean if a special committee is appointed with power?

The committee can act for the society in specific areas. Signup and view all the answers

What does the previous question stop?

Debate and the making of amendments on the pending question. Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a point of order is raised while an amendment is pending?

The point of order is dealt with first. Signup and view all the answers

If the chair is in doubt about who is entitled to the floor, what can the assembly decide by a vote?

The assembly can decide who has the floor. Signup and view all the answers

When a member has exhausted their right to debate a main motion for that day, what does that mean?

The member has debated the question twice and cannot make a third speech on the same day. Signup and view all the answers

What is the only time a main motion can be made?

While no other motion is pending. Signup and view all the answers

If a member has spoken twice on a main motion, how many times can they speak on an amendment applied to it?

Two times. Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a motion that asks about outside disruptive noise affecting an FFA chapter meeting?

Raise a question of privilege. Signup and view all the answers

If 21 votes are cast for the previous question at an FFA meeting, what is the minimum affirmative vote required to adopt it?

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What does the motion Amend do?

Modify a motion. Signup and view all the answers

What method of voting is required if a member calls for a division of the assembly?

Standing (rising) vote. Signup and view all the answers

What does precedence refer to in parliamentary procedure?

The order of importance in relation to the motions. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a point of order?

Call attention to a breach of rules. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Recess

Provides a brief break from the assembly during a meeting
Amendable concerning the duration of the recess

Question of Privilege

Urgent motion regarding rights and privileges of the assembly
Cannot interrupt a speaker
Not debatable or amendable, and no second needed
Chair rules without a vote needed

Previous Question

Motion that closes debate and moves to a vote
Prevents subsidiary motions
Requires a two-thirds vote to adopt
Can interrupt a speaker and requires a second, but is not debatable or amendable

Postpone Definitely

Delays consideration of a main motion to a later specified time
Not beyond the next regularly scheduled meeting
Requires a majority vote to adopt and is debatable and amendable

Commit or Refer

Refers a motion to a committee for further investigation and recommendations
Requires a majority vote, is debatable and amendable
Needs a second but does not interrupt a speaker

Amend

Proposes a slight change to a motion
Debatable if applied to a debatable motion and requires a second
Majority vote needed and amendable

Postpone Indefinitely

Motion that kills the main motion for the duration of the session
Requires a majority vote, is debatable and needs a second
Not amendable and does not interrupt a speaker

Main Motions

Introduces new business to the assembly
Debatable and amendable with a majority vote required
An affirmative second is needed to proceed

Parliamentary Inquiry

Allows members to ask questions related to parliamentary law or organization rules
Cannot interrupt a speaker and is not debatable or amendable
No second needed, and chair responds without a vote

Division of the Assembly

Calls for a standing vote after a questionable voice vote
Cannot interrupt a speaker and no second is needed
Not debatable or amendable; based on demand

Point of Order

Asks for enforcement of rules and addresses breaching rules
Cannot interrupt a speaker, is not debatable or amendable
Chair usually rules without a vote needed

Types of Motions

Privileged Motions: Address urgent matters (e.g., recess, question of privilege)
Subsidiary Motions: Help handle or dispose of main motions (e.g., previous question, postpone definitely)
Incidental Motions: Related to pending business and decided immediately (e.g., parliamentary inquiry, division of the assembly, point of order)
Main Motions: Introduce new business, debatable and amendable
Debate ceases after a motion to Postpone Indefinitely is adopted

Member Speaking Rights

Members can speak twice on a main motion but are limited to one speech per amendment discussed
Points of order are addressed first if raised during pending amendments

Voting

Majority votes typically needed for most motions
A two-thirds vote required for actions like the Previous Question.

Special Committees

Committees appointed with the power to act for the society in specific areas.

Germane Amendments

An amendment must be related to the main motion to be in order, known as being 'germane'.

Chair Discretion

If the chair is uncertain about speaking order, the assembly can vote to decide the appropriate member.

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Description

Test your knowledge on parliamentary procedures with this quiz. Topics include motions like 'Recess', 'Question of Privilege', 'Previous Question', and more. Learn how each motion impacts the assembly's discussions and voting processes.