Rules
Structure & Senate
Motions & Meeting Mechanics
By-Laws & Officer Duties
Professionalism & Officer Responsibilities
100

What does it mean to “second” a motion?

What is to express support for discussing the motion?

100

What Student Organization Governs WSU Tri-Cities Student Body 

What is ASWSUTC?

100

What is a quorum?

What is the minimum number of members needed to conduct business?

100

How many credits must ASWSUTC officers be enrolled in?

What is at least six (6)?

100

How many unexcused absences from required meetings can lead to dismissal?

What is two (2)

200

What is the term for postponing a motion to another time?

What is “lay on the table” or “postpone”?

200

How many branches does ASWSUTC have? 

What is three (Executive, Legislative, and Judicial)

200

What motion would you use to correct a mistake in the meeting minutes?

What is “amend”?

200

Who confirms hired ASWSUTC positions?

The Senate 

200

What GPA must ASWSUTC officers maintain each semester or cumulatively? 

What is 2.5 or higher?

300

What kind of vote is needed to pass a main motion?

What is a majority vote?

300

Who chairs the meetings if the Senate President is absent? 

What is the Senate Pro Tempore?

300

What happens after a motion is made and seconded?

What is discussion (debate)?

300

If an ASWSUTC officer fails to uphold active communication responsibilities without prior notice, this body may be recommended to take action.

What is Judicial Board


300

What is the deadline to respond to official emails or calendar invites?

What is within 2 business days of receipt?

400

What motion ends discussion and calls for a vote?

What is “call the question”?

400

According to ASWSUTC bylaws, senators are prohibited from voting on this type of matter if they have a direct conflict of interest.


What are financial matters for an association?


400

What vote is needed to suspend the rules?

What is two-thirds

400

Who must officers be free of disciplinary action from?

What is the Office of Student Conduct?

400

Who makes up the hiring committee for ASWSUTC positions?

What is the President, Vice-President

500

According to Robert’s Rules, this type of motion takes precedence over all other motions except a motion to adjourn and a motion to fix the time to adjourn.


What is a motion to recess?


500

According to ASWSUTC bylaws, if the Senate President Pro-Tempore has not yet been selected, the President must choose this person to serve on the hiring committee.

What is a senator

500

What is the purpose of “point of order

What is to address a breach in rules or procedure?

500

Under ASWSUTC By-Laws, if a majority of Senate seats become vacant, this body must set reasonable dates for special elections.

Judicial Board

500

What kind of communication is expected of all ASWSUTC officers?

What is active communication, including timely responses to emails and invites?

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