Category 1
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF AN AMENDMENT?
The purpose of an amendment is to modify the motion that is under consideration.
WHEN MAY AN AMENDMENT BE OFFERED TO A MOTION?
A member may offer an amendment to an amendable motion after the chair states the question and recognize the member
WHAT IS THE PROPER TERMINOLOGY TO USE IN STATING AN AMENDMENT?
The proper terminology to use in stating an amendment is:
"I move to amend the main motion by .... "
OR
'I move to amend the amendment by .. "
of 16
(Note: There is no need to include the words "dot, dot, dot" after the word "by.")
DOES AN AMENDMENT REQUIRE A SECOND AND A VOTE?
An amendment requires a second and a majority vote.
DOES A POINT OF ORDER REQUIRE A SECOND?
A point of order does not require a second.
IN WHAT WAYS MAY A MOTION BE AMENDED?
An amendment may be made by striking out words, inserting or adding words, or by striking out and inserting words.
IS THE MOTION TO AMEND DEBATABLE AND AMENDABLE?
The motion to amend is debatable when the motion to which it applies is debatable; only an amendment of the first rank is amendable
IS IT PROPER FOR THE PRESIDENT TO CALL A MEMBER OUT OF ORDER?
The president is duty bound to enforce correct rules of procedure and should call members out of order when they are in error.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF AN APPEAL?
The purpose of an appeal is to obtain a decision from the chapter to a question on which the presiding officer has made a decision.
OES AN APPEAL REQUIRE MEMBERS TO GAIN RECOGNITION BEFORE SPEAKING?
An appeal does not require recognition before speaking.
DOES A POINT OF ORDER REQUIRE A SECOND?
A point of order does not require a second.
IS A POINT OF ORDER DEBATABLE AND AMENDABLE?
A point of order is undebatable and unamendable.
WHAT HAPPENS IF THE VOTE ON AN APPEAL RESULTS IN A TIE?
If the vote on an appeal results in a tie, the chair is sustained.
DOES AN APPEAL REQUIRE A SECOND?
An appeal requires a second.
WHAT VOTE IS REQUIRED TO PASS AN APPEAL?
A majority vote or tie vote is required to sustain the chair.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF RISING TO A POINT OF ORDER?
The purpose of rising to a point of order is to enforce the rules by calling attention to a violation of the rules or a mistake in procedure.
IS AN APPEAL DEBATABLE AND AMENDABLE?
An appeal is debatable except in cases where it relates to indecorum (improper conduct), priority of business, or deviation from the rules of speaking. An appeal is unamendable.
WHAT IS THE CORRECT TERMINOLOGY TO USE WHEN APPEALING FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR?
The correct terminology to use when appealing from the decision of the chair is: "Mr./Madam President, I appeal from the decision of the chair."
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF SUSPENDING THE STANDING RULES
The purpose of suspending the standing rules is to permit the chapter to do something that cannot be done without violating its standing rules
WHAT VOTE IS REQUIRED TO SUSPEND THE RULES?
A majority vote is required to suspend the rules.
IS THE MOTION TO SUSPEND DEBATABLE AND AMENDABLE?
The motion to suspend is undebatable and unamendable.
MAY A RULE BE SUSPENDED BY UNANIMOUS (GENERAL) CONSENT? IF SO, EXPLAIN?
Unanimous (General) Consent may be used to suspend a rule. This may be done by the chair stating, "Shall we by Unanimous (General) Consent suspend the standing rule of this chapter that ...? "
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF CALLING FOR A DIVISION OF THE ASSEMBLY?
The purpose of calling for a division of the assembly is to determine the accuracy of a vote, especially when taken by voice or by show of hands.
WHEN MUST ONE REQUEST A DIVISION?
One must request a division before another motion is stated.
IS A DIVISION DEBATABLE AND AMENDABLE
A division is undebatable and unamendable.