Category 1
WHEN DOES A VOTE GO INTO EFFECT
A vote goes into effect following the announcement of the results of voting.
WHAT HAPPENS TO A MOTION IF THE VOTE RESULTS IN A TIE?
A tie vote means that a motion is lost, assuming the motion requires a majority vote
A MAIN MOTION DEBATABLE AND AMENDABLE?
A main motion is always debatable and amendable.
DOES A MAIN MOTION REQUIRE A SECOND AND A MAJORITY VOTE?
main motion requires a second and a majority vote.
IS THE MOTION TO REFER TO A COMMITTEE DEBATABLE AND AMENDABLE?
The motion to refer is debatable and amendable.
WHAT IS THE PROPER TERMINOLOGY TO USE WHEN PUTTING THE QUESTION?
The proper terminology to use when putting the question, or taking the vote is:
"Those supporting the motion that ... say aye. Those opposed say no."
OR
"Those in favor of the motion that ... raise your hand. Those opposed raise your hand.
WHAT IS THE PROPER TERMINOLOGY TO USE IN STATING A MAIN MOTION?
The proper terminology to use in stating a main motion is: "I move .... "
IS THE MOTION TO LAY ON THE TABLE DEBATABLE AND AMENDABLE?
The motion to lay on the table is undebatable and unamendable.
WHEN THE PREVIOUS QUESTION IS CALLED FOR WITHOUT QUALIFICATIONS TO WHAT QUESTION DOES IT APPLY?
If the previous question is called for without qualifications, only the immediately pending question is affected
WHEN MAY A VOTE ON THE PREVIOUS QUESTION BE RECONSIDERED?
A vote on the Previous Question may be reconsidered before the affirmative vote is taken on the pending question or questions.
WHAT ACTION SHOULD TAKE PLACE AFTER THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE RESULTS OF THE VOTE?
A tap of the gavel should follow the announcement ofthe resulls of the vote
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE MOTION TO LAY ON THE TABLE?
The purpose of the motion to lay on the table is to temporarily delay action on an item of buisness.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE PREVIOUS QUESTION?
the purpose of the previous question is to terminate discussion on the motion or motions before the chapter and to secure an immediate vote.
THE PREVIOUS QUESTION DEBATABLE AND AMENDABLE?
The previous question is undebatable and unamendable.
WHAT VOTE IS NECESSARY TO CALL THE PREVIOUS QUESTION?
A two-thirds vote is necessary to call the previous question.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A MAIN MOTION?
The purpose of a main motion is to present an item of business for consideration and action by the chapter.
DOES THE MOTION TO LAY ON THE TABLE REQUIRE A SECOND?
The motion to lay on the table requires a second.
WHAT HAPPENS TO A PENDING AMENDMENT IF THE MAIN MOTION IS TABLED?
when a main motion is tabled, all amendments and other motions belonging to it are also tabled
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF REFERRING A MOTION TO A COMMITTEE?
The purpose of referring a motion to a committee is to place the question temporarily in a committee
DOES THE MOTION TO REFER TO A COMMITTEE REQUIRE A SECOND?
The motion to refer requires a second.
DESCRIBE THE CHARACTERISTICS THAT MAKE UP AN IDEAL PRESIDING OFFICER
An ideal presiding officer possesses the following characteristics:
Willingness to work
Team spirit
Well-developed voice
Ability to learn parliamentary procedure
Calmness and self-confidence
Neat appearance
Fair and impartial judgment
Skill in leading people
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS SHOULD ONE HAVE TO BE ON A CHAPTER CONDUCTING TEAM?
Willingness to work
Ability to learn parliamentary procedure
Team spirit
Well-developed voice
Calmness and self-confidence
Neat appearance
WHAT STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED TO PRESENT A MOTION?
Rising and addressing the president
Recognition by the president
Presenting the motion
Seconding the motion
Statement of the question
WHEN A MOTION IS REFERRED TO A COMMITTEE, WHAT HAPPENS TO AMENDMENTS THAT ARE PENDING TO THE MAIN MOTION?
When a motion is referred to a committee, amendments that are pending to the main motion are also referred
WHAT IS THE CORRECT TERMINOLOGY TO USE WHEN REFERRING A MOTION TO A COMMITTEE?
The correct terminology to use when referring a motion to a committee is
“move that we refer the motion that. toa committee.”
OR
“to a committee consisting of.”
OR
“to the standing commitee on...
(Note: There is no need to include the words “dot, dot, dot” after the word “that,” “of,” or ‘on.”)