To bring an item of business before the chapter for consideration and action.
100
What is the purpose of a main motion?
To present an item of business for consideration and action by the chapter.
100
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.
100
What vote is necessary to call the previous question?
A two-thirds vote is necessary to call the previous question.
100
What is the purpose of referring a motion to a committee?
To place the question temporarily in a committee.
200
What is the proper terminology to use when putting the question?
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.
200
Is a main motion debatable?
A main motion is always debatable and amendable.
200
Is the motion to lay on the table debateable? Amendable?
The motion to lay on the table is undebateable and unamendable.
200
Is the previous question debatable? Amendable?
The previous question is undebatable and unamendable.
200
Is the motion to refer debatable? Amendable?
The motion to refer is debatable and amendable.
300
When does a vote go into effect?
A vote goes into effect following the announcement of the results of the vote. A tap of the gavel should follow the annoncement of the results.
300
Does a main motion require a second? Majority vote?
A main motion requires a second, and a majority vote is necessary.
300
Does the motion to lay on the table require a second?
The motion to lay on the table requires a second.
300
When may a vote on the previous question by reconsidered?
It may be reconsidered before the affirmative vote is taken on the pending question or questions.
300
Does the motion to refer require a second?
The motion to refer requires a second.
400
What happens to a motion if the vote results in a tie?
A tie vote means that a motion is lost, asuming the motion requires a majority vote.
400
What is the proper terminology to use in stating a main motion?
I move that...
400
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.
400
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 immediate pending questions is affected.
400
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.
500
What steps must be completed to present a motion?
Rise and address the chair.
Receive recognition by the president.
Make the motion.
Second the motion.
Statement of the question by the chair.
500
Describe the characteristics that make up an ideal presiding officer.
Willingness to work.
Self confidence.
Ability to learn Parliamentary Procedure.
Well developed voice.
Neat appearance.
Fair and impartial judgement.
Skill in leading people.
500
What qualifications should one have to be on a chapter conducting team?
Willingness to work.
Capability of learning parliamentary procedure.
Team spirit.
Well developed voice.
Calmness and self confidence.
500
What is the purpose of the previous question?
To terminate discussion on the motion or motions before the chapter and to secure an immediate vote.
500
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:
I move that we refer the motion that.... To a committee, or... To a committee consisting of... or... To a special committee on....