Parli Law
What is the secretary's purpose in a meeting?
Keep Minutes
What is the purpose of an adjourn?
To end the meeting
What is the purpose of an amendment?
To change the motion
What is the lowest ranking incidental motion?
None, they have no rank
What does every main motion start with?
"I move that"
Why does the chairman not get to discuss motions?
Do not want to show a bias
What is the purpose of a recess?
Take a break in the meeting
What is the purpose of a postpone indefinitely?
To kill the motion
If the chairperson makes a mistake, what motion can a member make?
Point of Order
How many times can a member discuss a single motion?
2
What type of vote requires each member to individually state their vote?
Roll Call
What is the highest ranking privileged motion?
Adjourn
What is the highest ranking subsidiary motion?
Lay on the Table
What is the purpose of a division of the assembly?
Call for a standing, counted vote
Which of the following motions is ranked highest in the order or precedence?
Point of Order, Postpone Definitely, Previous Question, Postpone Indefinitely
Previous Question
What is the governing book for parli pro?
Robert's Rules of Order
What is the purpose of question of privilege?
Ask the chair permission to do something
What is the purpose of a postpone definitely
Postponing a motion to a specific time
What is the purpose of an appeal?
Put the chair's decision to a vote
Why does the motion to call for previous question require a 2/3 vote?
Taking right to discuss away from individual
What are the three purposes of using parli pro?
Maintain Order
Uphold decision of the majority
Protect rights of minority
What is the purpose of privileged motions?
Relate to the rights of individuals or the meeting as a whole
What is the purpose of subsidiary motions?
What is the purpose of incidental motions?
Deals with the pending question or motion
What is the complete order of precedence in order from highest to lowest?
Adjourn, Recess, Question of Privilege, Table, Previous Question, Postpone Definitely, Refer, Amend, Postpone Indefinitely