New Sac Terms
How to postpone a matter?
"I move to postpone the matter."
What is the minimum amount of pro/con speakers during a debate?
One per side.
Can a motion be discussed if it has not been seconded?
No.
If delegates fail to __, results become unclear, participation drops, and the assembly cannot make decisions.
Vote.
Which officers are in charge of the statewide committee?
Prenny, Josie, & Vahan.
How to ask for a break?
"I move that we recess until..."
Present _ over opinions
Facts.
What happens if a motion fails?
No action is taken on it.
What are the two methods we use to vote?
Voice vote and hand count.
Which officers plan and run bill hearing night?
Bella & Ryan
What do you say when you don't understand something regarding the topic?
"Point of clarification."
Make sure you are talking about the _ not the _.
Topic, person.
Which motion allows a member to correct a mistake made about parli-pro?
"Point of order."
What do you call to request for a recount of the votes because the results were unclear?
Division.
Which officers are in charge of all officers and which is in charge of fundraising?
Irene, Alyssa, & Sara.
How to ask for a personal preference (noise, room, temperature, and other distractions)?
"Point of privilege"
What is the first thing you say when you wish to speak?
"I rise to..."
What motion should you make if you want to change the bill before it is voted on?
A motion to amend the bill.
The majority of voting members.
Which officer does the invocation/benediction and which officer is in charge of decorum?
Sophia & Brandon.
What to say to end the meeting?
"I move to adjourn"
Which person do you address during a debate?
Presiding Officer.
How can you immediately end a debate?
"I move the previous question."
What do you say when wanting to extend the debate?
"I move to extend debate by __ speakers for each side."
Which officer is in charge of freshmen and which officer runs historical?
Veronica & Anna.