Lineup Protocol
According to official AKA protocol guidance, what determines placement in an official chapter lineup?
A. Length of membership
B. Whether the officer was elected or appointed
C. Office/rank/precedence
D. Years of service in the chapter
C. OFFICE/RANK/PRECEDENCE
Which of the following are responsibilities of an elected delegate? Choose ALL that apply.
A. Review conference materials and proposed legislation prior to voting
B. Represent the chapter's interests during official business sessions
C. Cast informed votes on matters before the body
D. Vote solely based on personal preference if chapter guidance is unavailable
E. Participate in official business sessions and deliberations
A, B, C, E
What is the primary purpose of a quorum? Choose the BEST answer.
A. To ensure meetings end on time
B. To allow committees to operate independently
C. To ensure official business is conducted by a representative portion of the membership
D. To guarantee unanimous decisions
C. To ensure official business is conducted by a representative portion of the membership
What is the primary purpose of protocol? Choose the BEST answer.
A. To establish hierarchy within the chapter
B. To promote order, consistency, professionalism, and respect
C. To ensure officers have greater authority than members
D. To limit participation during official business
B. To promote order, consistency, professionalism, and respect
An elected delegate and a non-delegate are both attending a business session. Which statement is correct?
A. Both may vote if seated in the delegate section
B. Only authorized delegates may vote on official business
C. Any financial member may vote
D. Voting authority is determined by years of membership
B. Only authorized delegates may vote on official business
According to the Official Guide to Alpha Kappa Alpha Protocol, how should the order of precedence be adjusted when a designated officer position is not filled?
A. Leave the position vacant
B. Move the next ranking officer forward in precedence
C. Rearrange all officers alphabetically
D. Position Members-at-Large in vacant space
B.Move the next ranking officer forward in precedence
An Ivy Beyond the Wall Ceremony is.
Choose the BEST answer.
A. A ceremonial recognition of Sorors celebrating milestone anniversaries in the Sorority
B. A sacred, private memorial ceremony conducted by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated to honor members who have passed away.
C. A special recognition ceremony for former Basilei and Golden Sorors
D. A regional ceremony recognizing Sorors who have completed 25 years of service
B
Which activities may occur before quorum is established? Select ALL that apply.
A. Announcements
B. Informational presentations
C. Committee reports for information only
D. Approval of committee recommendations
E. Adoption of the annual budget
F. Election of officers
A, B, C
Protocol is most accurately described as. Choose the BEST answer.
A. A system designed to control member behavior
B. A set of standards that promotes order, consistency, professionalism, and respect
C. A collection of chapter-specific rules created by current leadership
D. A method for limiting participation during official business
B. A set of standards that promotes order, consistency, professionalism, and respect
Why is the delegate system important during Plenary Sessions? choose ALL that apply.
A. It allows every attendee to vote directly on Sorority business
B. It ensures that official business is conducted through an authorized representative body
C. It reduces the amount of debate during business sessions
D. It permits chapters to vote only on matters affecting their region
B. It ensures that official business is conducted through an authorized representative body
Put these officers in the correct order of precedence:
A. Epistoleus
B. Tamiouchos
C. Grammateus
D. Pecunious Grammateus
Grammateus → Epistoleus → Tamiouchos → Pecunious Grammateus
A delegate is uncertain how to vote on an issue that may significantly impact the Sorority. Which action best reflects her responsibility? Choose the BEST answer.
A. Abstain from voting until receiving direction from her chapter after the conference
B. Review official materials, participate in deliberations, and cast an informed vote based on the information presented
C. Follow the recommendation of the most senior delegate in attendance
D. Vote in alignment with the majority opinion expressed by delegates from other chapters
B
A vote results in: Choose the BEST answer.
4 Yes
4 No
2 Abstentions
What is the outcome?
A. The motion passes because more members voted than abstained
B. The motion passes because abstentions count toward the majority
C. The motion fails because a majority vote was not achieved
D. The motion is automatically tabled until the next meeting
C. The motion fails because a majority vote was not achieved
Why is consistency especially important in a growing chapter? Choose the BEST answer.
A. It reduces the need for leadership oversight
B. It helps establish culture, accountability, expectations, and sustainable operations
C. It prevents all future disagreements and conflicts
D. It allows each administration to create its own processes independently
B. It helps establish culture, accountability, expectations, and sustainable operations
A Soror attends an official conference event and discovers that several attendees are not following the published event expectations. What is the most protocol-appropriate response? Choose the BEST answer.
A. Follow the majority to avoid standing out
B. Follow the published guidance regardless of the actions of others
C. Ask her chapter delegation to vote on how to proceed
D. Follow the example of the most senior attendee present
B. Follow the published guidance regardless of the actions of others