FFA
The Gavel
Votes and Voting
Abilities
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100

What does P.O.A. stand for?

Program Of Activities

100
What is the purpose of two taps of the gavel?
Call the meeting to order
100
In a group of 30, how many members make up a majority?
16
100
What is the purpose of an amendment?
To change the original motion
100

What is Mr. McKay's dog's name?

Scout Finlayson McKay

200

Who is the Oregon FFA State President?

Dale Nelzen, Molalla

200
What do a series of taps do?
Restore order
200
If a vote is close, what ability does a member use to call for a revote?
Call for a division of the house
200
What are the first two words of a main motion?
"I move..."
200

What did McKay make a citizens arrest for?

The jerk was stealing my mail (ID)!
300

What FFA district are we?

Blue Mountain

300
What does the gavel symbolize?
The chair's authority
300
What type of vote does refer to a committee require?
Majority
300
Can you amend to lay on the table?
No
300
When was the national FFA organized (year)?
1928
400

What is the official parliamentary authority used by FFA?

Roberts Rules of Order, Newly Revised

400

How many times do you tap the gavel to announce the result of a vote?

One

400
Name two ways to vote.
Two of the following: hands or stand, roll call, ballot, voice
400
What does a parliamentary inquiry do?
Asks a question about parliamentary procedure for clarification of rules
400

Did Oregon State win their football game Saturday?

yes

500

What doe "E.M." stand for in E.M. Tiffany?

Erwin Milton

500

What is the "gavel pad" called?

Sound Block

500
In a group of 45, how many votes are needed for a 2/3 vote?
30
500
Does a division of the house require recognition?
No
500
What do you say if somebody breaks the rules of parliamentary procedure?
POINT OF ORDER!
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