Officers
Takes the place of the president when he or she must be absent
What is the vice president?
By keeping everyone's attention on just one thing, the group leader can keep the meeting on track
What is the principle "Do One Thing at a Time"?
To set the topic aside temporarily so that the house can turn to something else.
What is to table a question?
The type of priority given to privileged motions.
What is high priority?
True or False
All incidental motions require a second
What is false?
Conducts meetings
What is the president?
Once the votes are in, the decision of the majority becomes everyone's decision
What is the principle "The Majority Decides"?
To stop talking and vote.
What is to call for the question?
The term used for ending a meeting.
What is adjourn?
The vote required for the appeal decision of the chair.
What is majority?
Acts as the groups banker
What is the treasurer?
A simple majority of members cannot close off discussion if others still wish to be heard
What is the principle "The Rights of the Minority Are Protected"?
To limit the amount of time you have for certain subjects.
What is to modify debate?
A short intermission during meetings.
What is recess?
A request for a simple explanation.
What is point of information?
Keeps written records of the organization's activation
What is the secretary?
All members of the group have the right to express their opinions fully and freely without interruption or interference, provided they stay within the rules
What is the principle "Conduct a Full and Free Discussion"?
To delay the discussion, specifying the date or time the motion will be reconsidered.
What is to postpone definitely?
A motion that makes an urgent request touching on the welfare of the group as a whole.
What is to raise a question of privilege?
The only incidental motion that requires two-thirds of the vote.
What is suspend the rules?
Assists the chair by referring to the relavent section of the bylaws
What is the parliamentarian?
Trickery, delaying tactics, and railroading can destroy the fairness of any meeting
What is the principle "Act with Fairness and Good Faith"?
The usual max amount of people allowed to be referred to a committee.
What is 12?
The amount of most common used privileged motions.
What is 3?
The only incidental motion that is debatable.
What is appeal decision of the chair?