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100
What is the purpose of calling for a division of the assembly?
The purpose of calling for a division of the assembly is to determine the accuracy of a vote, especially when taken by voice or by show of hands.
100
When must one request a division?
One must request a division before another motion is stated.
100
May a division be reconsidered?
A division can not be reconsidered.
100
What is the purpose of a nomination?
The purpose of a nomination is to place the name of a candidate or candidates before the assembly to be voted on for a certain office or position.
100
How may nominations be made?
Nominations may be made by a committee or from the floor by a member.
200
Explain how nominations may be closed and reopened.
Nominations may be closed by a two-thirds vote on the motion to close nominations. Nominations may be reopened by a majority vote on the motion to reopen nominations.
200
In what order are candidates voted upon following their nomination?
Candidates are voted upon in the order in which they were nominated.
200
What is the purpose of making a parliamentary inquiry>
The purpose of making a parliamentary inquiry is to permit a member to gain parliamentary information.
200
Must one receive recognition to make a parliamentary inquiry?
Recognition is not necessary to make a parliamentary inquiry.
200
Is a second required to a parliamentary inquiry, and what type of vote is required?
A parliamentary inquiry does not require a second; a vote is not required.
300
Can a parliamentary inquiry interrupt a speaker?
A parliamentary inquiry may interrupt a speaker.
300
What is the purpose of the motion "withdraw or modify a motion"?
The purpose of the motion "withdraw or modify a motion" is to permit the modification or withdrawal of a motion from consideration by the chapter.
300
If the proposer of a motion modifies it in any way, may the seconder withdraw his/her second?
If the proposer of a motion modifies it in any way, the seconder may withdraw his/her second.
300
What vote is necessary to permit one to withdraw a motion?
Before the motion is stated by the chair, the proposer may withdraw the motion without anyone's consent. NO vote is required. After the motion is stated by the chair, it belongs to the assembly and must receive a majority vote to be withdrawn.
300
May a motion be withdrawn after voting has commenced?
A motion cannot be withdrawn after voting has commenced.
400
When may a motion to adjourn be offered?
A motion to adjourn, when unqualified, may be offered at any time other than when the chapter is voting or verifying a vote, unless the vote is by ballot. A motion to adjourn, when qualified, may be offered only when no other motion is before the chapter.
400
Is the motion to adjourn debatable and amendable?
The motion to adjourn, when unqualified, is undebatable and unamendable.
400
In a chapter meeting, if the motion to adjourn carries, is the meeting dismissed immediately?
In a chapter meeting, if the motion to adjourn carries, the meeting is not dismissed immediately. The closing ceremony should be performed since the motion to adjourn affects only the business session.
400
When may the motion to take from the table be offered?
A motion can be taken from the table if some business has been transacted since it was tabled.
400
What is the purpose of the motion to take from the table?
The purpose of the motion to take from the table is to again bring the question before the chapter for further consideration.
500
What is the purpose of the motion to reconsider?
The purpose of the motion to reconsider is to permit the reconsidering of a vote previously taken on a motion and to again reconsider the question.
500
Which members are eligible to offer the motion to reconsider?
The motion to reconsider must be made by a member who voted on the prevailing side, unless the vote was by ballot.
500
Is the motion to reconsider debatable and amendable?
The motion to reconsider is debatable if the question to be reconsidered is debatable, and it is unamendable.
500
What is the correct terminology to use in asking that a motion be reconsidered?
The correct terminology to use in asking that a motion be reconsidered is: "I move to reconsider the vote on the motion that...I voted on the prevailing side."
500
What vote is required to rescind an item of business?
A majority vote is required to rescind an item of business if previous notice of the proposed action was given;otherwise, a two-thirds vote is required.