basics
What steps must be completed to present a motion
The following steps must be completed to present a motion
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when does a vote go into effect
A vote goes into effect following the announcements of the results of the voting.
is a main motion debatable
a main motion is always debatable and amendable.
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 business
Is the PQ debatable and amendable
the PQ is undebatable and unamendable
what qualifications should one have to be on a chapter conducting team?
Members selected to be on a chapter conducting team should posses the following qualifications
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what happens to a motion if the vote results in a tie
A tie vote means that the vote is lost assuming the motion requires a majority vote
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 is the purpose of the PQ
the purpose of the PQ is to terminate discussion on the motion or motions before the chapter to secure an immediate vote
describe the characteristics that make up an ideal presiding officer
An ideal presiding officer should posses the following characteristics
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what action should take place following the announcements of the results of the vote
A tap of the gavel should take place following the announcements of the results of the vote
does a main motion require a second and a majority vote
a main motion requires a second and a majority vote
Is the motion to lay on the table debatable and amendable
the motion to lay on the table is undebatable and unamendalbe
What vote is necessary to call the previous question
a 2/3 vote is necessary to call the PQ
what is the proper terminology to use when putting the question?
the proper terminology to use when putting the question or taking vote is
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name something that doesn't require a vote
anything
what is the proper terminology to use in stating a main motion
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.
when may a vote on the PQ be reconsidered
A vote on the PQ my be reconsidered before the affirmative vote is taken on the pending questions or questions
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who cannot vote in the room
the judge
make a main motion
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use the correct terminology to lay on the table this motion
I move we have an annual pickle ball competition
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When the PQ is called for without qualifications, to what question does it apply
If the PQ is called for without qualifications, only the immediately pending question is affected