Parliamentary Procedures Quiz
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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?

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

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

    <p>Refers the motion to a committee for further information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to amend a motion?

    <p>Proposes to change a motion slightly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a main motion is postponed indefinitely?

    <p>The main motion is rejected or killed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of parliamentary inquiry?

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

    What is required during a division of the assembly?

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

    What is a point of order?

    <p>Requests that the rules be enforced.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is a motion to raise a question of privilege debatable?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The main motion introduces new business to the assembly.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is killed for the duration of the session.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>germane</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What does the previous question stop?

    <p>Debate and the making of amendments on the pending question.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The point of order is dealt with first.</p> 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?

    <p>The assembly can decide who has the floor.</p> 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?

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

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

    <p>While no other motion is pending.</p> 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?

    <p>Two times.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Raise a question of privilege.</p> 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?

    <ol start="14"> <li></li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the motion Amend do?

    <p>Modify a motion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Standing (rising) vote.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does precedence refer to in parliamentary procedure?

    <p>The order of importance in relation to the motions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a point of order?

    <p>Call attention to a breach of rules.</p> 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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    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.

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