Abilities
What is the purpose of Lay on the Table
What is delay action on the motion (more urgent business)
What type of vote is usually required to pass a main motion?
Majority Vote
How many times can a member speak on the same motion in debate?
twice
What is the term for a proposal brought before the group?
Motion
What is the official book used for FFA Parliamentary Procedure?
Robert's Rules of Order
What ability ends debate immediately
What is Previous Question
What vote is required to suspend the rules?
2/3 Vote
s debate allowed on the motion to Adjourn?
no
what is a quorum?
The minimum number of members needed to conduct business
Which of the motions requires a second but is not debatable or amendable?
Previous Question
Can the motion to amend be amended?
yes
What method of voting is used when a member calls for Division of the Assembly?
Rising Vote
What type of motion can be made while another is being debated to stop debate?
Previous Question
What is a second?
A statement of support for a motion
When a member calls "Point of Order," what is the chair's first responsibility?
Rule on the point immediately
What type of motion is used to assign a motion to a small group for further discussion?
Refer to a Committee
Can the chair vote on a motion?
Only to break a tie
Can a member speak against their own motion?
No
What is an amendment?
A change to a motion
What is required to refer to a committee?
Where is it going (which committee?), what the purpose is, who has the power, when are they reporting back.
What motion allows a member to make a formal proposal for group action?
Main Motion
What does a tie vote mean on a motion requiring a majority to pass?
The motion fails (If the chair doesn't vote)
What is the maximum time a member may speak per debate speech?
Ten minutes (unless limited by rules)
What is the term for enforcing the rules during debate?
Point of Order
What are 6 examples of incidental motions?
point of order, appeal, suspending the rules, division of the house, withdrawal, and parli inquiry