Meeting Basics
This is the primary purpose of parliamentary procedure.
What is ensuring meetings run smoothly, efficiently, and democratically?
This is the first step in processing a motion.
What is raising a motion?
This type of committee exists permanently to address ongoing organizational needs.
What is a standing committee?
Members must receive this before speaking.
What is recognition from the chair?
This procedure allows action without a formal vote if nobody objects.
What is unanimous consent?
This person recognizes members before they are allowed to speak.
Who is the chairperson?
This step occurs immediately after a motion is made.
What is obtaining a second?
This type of committee is created for a specific short-term purpose.
What is a special committee?
A member generally may speak no more than this many times on the same motion.
What is two times?
This motion immediately ends debate and moves to a vote.
What is the Previous Question?
This is the minimum number of members required to conduct business.
What is a quorum?
After a motion is seconded, this person restates it to the assembly.
Who is the chairperson?
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This motion sends a matter to a smaller group for investigation.
What is Refer to Committee?
This term means debate must remain relevant to the motion under consideration.
What is germane?
This percentage vote is required to adopt the Previous Question motion
What is a two-thirds vote?
This document establishes the order of business for a meeting.
What is an agenda?
This motion introduces a new idea or proposal for consideration.
What is a main motion?
A budget committee is an example of this type of committee.
What is a standing committee?
All remarks should be directed to this person rather than other members.
Who is the chairperson?
Unlike referring a motion to committee, this motion temporarily sets it aside and is not debatable.
What is Lay on the Table?
According to Robert’s Rules, this principle balances majority rule with protection of minority rights.
What is parliamentary procedure?
These are the six steps required to process a motion.
What are Raise, Second, Restate, Discuss, Vote, and Announce?
This is the primary difference between standing and special committees.
What is permanence versus temporary assignment?
This rule prevents meetings from turning into personal arguments.
What is addressing all remarks through the chair?
This incidental motion is used when a member believes the rules are being violated.
What is a Point of Order?