First a pro is made, then a con, then at least one more pro.
What is a debate?
100
When someone addresses the floor without being on the speaker's list.
What is "out of order"?
100
This resolution provides a binding directive on what the CSU's stance is in regards to an issue or topic of importance to its members.
What is a position?
100
The first order of business in a regular meeting, according to the standing regulations.
What is Call to Order?
200
The mover of a motion, once seconded, contextualizes said motion with this.
What is motivation?
200
This motion acts to effectively "kill" a motion under discussion.
What is a motion to postpone indefinitely?
200
This procedure, requiring no less than four fifths majority vote, is used to rectify excessive chairperson bias.
What is a challenge to the chair?
200
This phrase is used when seeking additional context regarding a motion at hand.
What is a Point of information?
200
The second order of business in a regular meeting, according to the standing regulations.
What is Roll Call?
300
This procedure puts an end to a speaker's list in order to proceed to a vote, and requires a two thirds majority.
What is calling the question?
300
Should the entirety of council agree to it, this tool can be employed facilitate a motion's passing.
What is a friendly amendment?
300
A latin phrase meaning "when one refers to the mover of the motion during a debate rather than the motion itself".
What is ad hominem?
300
Business items scheduled to be taken up during a meeting, and can be called for when unaddressed.
What are Orders of the Day?
300
The third order of business in a regular meeting, according to the standing regulations.
What is Approval of the Agenda?
400
These two phrases make up a motion: it's context and it's content.
What are "Whereas" and "Be it resolved that"?
400
This procedure, requiring simple majority, is helpful when information is inadequate or when a more appropriate setting for discussion may be in order.
What is a motion to refer to committee?
400
An item proposed that is not significant or is dilatory (intended to delay or obstruct business).
What is a frivolous motion?
400
Called when a procedure, be it by-law, standing regulation or Robert's Rule, is wrongfully implemented.
What is a Point of Order?
400
The fifth order of business in a regular meeting, according to the standing regulations.
What is Presentations and Guest Speakers?
500
These alternative voting methods can be used to promote accountability or anonymity, depending on the needs of council.
What are "roll call" and "secret ballot" votes?
500
These three instances are the only times you do NOT have to debate a motion.
What are adjournment, taking a break, and moving into closed session?
500
Psychiatrist and Harvard University professor Chester M. Pierce coined this word, describing a brief, subtle and casual degradation of any socially marginalized group.
What is a microaggression?
500
An ____ ____ is to the CSU what the CSU is to the membership.
What is an executive committee?
500
The tenth order of business in a regular meeting, according to the standing regulations.