Types of Motions
A motion that brings new business before the group
What is a Main Motion?
What is a majority vote?
The title of the person running the meeting
Who is the chairman?
Tells members to quiet down and come back to order
What is several taps?
The words you should use to make a motion
What are "I move"?
A motion for past or future action
What is an Incidental Motion?
A vote given using a verbal yes or no
What is a voice vote?
The title of the person who keeps the records of a meeting
Who is the secretary?
Tells the members to stand in unison
What is three taps?
The motion you would make to end a meeting
What is adjourn?
A motion that relates directly to the members
What is a Privileged Motion?
A vote given by standing or raising your hand
What is a rising vote?
The official written or recorded record of a meeting
What are the minutes?
Tells the members to be seated
What is one tap?
The motion you would make to end debate and bring the question to a vote
What is previous question?
A motion that changes or affects main motions
What is a Subsidiary Motion?
A vote made secretly using a piece of paper or an electronic ballot
What is a secret ballot?
The minimum number of people needed to conduct business at a meeting
What is a quorum?
Calls the meeting to order
What is two taps?
The motion you would make if you question a voice vote to have it be taken in another way
What is division of the house?
A motion that relates to business already handled
What is an Unclassified Motion?
A vote made by giving a verbal yes or no when your name is called
What is a roll call?
A smaller group of people selected to complete a task, gather information or plan something
What is a committee?
Approves a motion or adjourns a meeting
What is one tap?
The motion you would make if you think an error has been made in parliamentary procedure
What is point of order?