Student Council Knowledge
What is the purpose of a meeting agenda?
To organize the topics and business that need to be discussed.
What is active listening?
Paying attention, understanding, and thoughtfully responding to someone speaking.
What are the three branches of the United States government?
Legislative, executive, and judicial.
Why might a student council conduct a student survey before planning an event?
To understand student interests, needs, and opinions.
What is the purpose of parliamentary procedure?
To conduct meetings fairly, efficiently, and in an organized matter.
What are meeting minutes?
The official written record of what happened during a meeting.
What is a compromise?
An agreement in which both sides make concessions to reach a solution.
Which amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition?
The First Amendment.
How do you calculate the net proceeds from a fundraiser?
Subtract expenses from total revenue.
What does it mean to second a motion?
To indicate that another member believes the motion should be considered.
What is the primary responsibility of a student council treasurer?
Managing and tracking the council's finances.
What does it mean to delegate?
To assign tasks or responsibilities to other people.
What elected group is responsible for establishing policies for a public school district?
The school board.
What is service-learning?
Community service combined with educational goals and reflection.
What does it mean to amend a motion?
To propose a change to the wording or content of a motion.
What is a motion during a meeting?
A formal proposal for the group to consider and act upon.
What does accountability mean in leadership?
Taking responsibility for your actions, decisions, and results.
What is a veto?
The rejection of a proposed law or decision by an official with veto authority.
What does SMART stand for when creating goals?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound.
What is the difference between a majority vote and a two-thirds vote?
A majority vote requires more than half of the votes cast, while a two-thirds vote requires at least two-thirds.
What is a quorum?
The minimum number of members required to conduct official business.
What is consensus decision-making?
Working towards a decision that everyone can support or accept, even if it isn't everyone's first choice.
What is the purpose of checks and balances?
To prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
What is a community needs assessment?
A process of identifying needs or problems within a community to determine where assistance would be most beneficial.
What does it mean to table a motion under Robert's Rule of Order?
To temporarily set aside a pending motion to address something more urgent.