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Which step of the agenda are members reminded of what was done at the last meeting and what is still pending?
Reading and approval of minutes (step 2)
What is the motion called that brings an immediate vote on one or more pending questions?
Previous question
In parliamentary procedures, what challenges an error in procedure and requires a ruling by the chair.
Point of Order For example, "I rise to a point of order" or "Point of order!"
Where is the quorum specified?
The bylaws
When can a motion be withdrawn?
Anytime before a vote on that motion has occurred
What is a special committee and what step of the agenda do they give their reports?
A committee that was established for a specific purpose in the short term- step 4
Name and describe all 5 types of motions
1. Privileged motion- Motions that don't relate to the pending question, but have to do with urgent matter
2. Subsidiary motion- Motions which assist the assembly in treating or disposing of the main motion
3. Main motion- A motion which brings business before the assembly and which can be made only while no other motion is pending
4. Motions that bring a question again before the assembly (unclassified motion)- Motions which bring up a previously considered question.
5. Incidental motions- Motions which deal with questions of procedure and arise out of another pending motion or item of business
What is it called when a meeting gets off track and it is required that the adopted agenda or order of business be followed again?
Call for the orders of the day- "Mr. Chairman, I call for the orders of the day" or "Madam President, l demand the regular order."
The president asks if there is any objection, and if none, the motion passes. For example, “If there is no objection, we will adjourn. (Pause.) There being no objection, the meeting is adjourned.”
General (unanimous) consent
What is parliamentary procedures also known as?
Robert's rules of order
What's the difference between division of the assembly and division of a question?
Division of the assembly- when a member doubts the results of a voice vote and thereby requires the vote to be taken again by standing
Division of a question- to divide a motion so that the parts of it may be considered separately
In parliamentary procedures, what suppresses business that in undesirable or that might prove damaging to the organization?
Objection to consideration
What allows a motion that was previously tabled to be brought back?
Take from the table
In parliamentary procedures, what is a second?
Someone, besides the mover, that is interested in seeing a motion come before the meeting
How do members obtain the floor?
A member either raises their hand or stands and waits to be acknowledged. Then the chair recognizes them by name
What is it called when the number/length of speeches is reduced?
Limit debate
What is it called when the rules are temporarily set aside so that the assembly can take an action it could not take otherwise?
Suspend the rules
What is it called when you ask for a break during a meeting or dismiss the meeting for a certain amount of time?
Take a recess
What does it mean to rescind a motion?
To overturn that motion
What must a member do before speaking in a debate?
Obtain the floor
What is a question directed at the presiding official to obtain information of parliamentary law/rules?
Parliamentary inquiry
What challenges a ruling of the chair?
Appeal
What is a quorum?
The number of voting members who must be present in order for business to be legally transacted
What is it called when a matter is taken out of a committee's hands to place it again before the assembly as a whole?
Discharge a committee
What does 1, 2, and 3 taps of the gavel mean?
1- Members be seated, adjournment, and the results of a vote
2- Call the meeting to order (begin the meeting)
3- Stand