Votes
Most votes are carried (passed) with this type of vote
A simple majority vote
These are the words used to introduce a motion
"I move that..."
This is a committee that is permanent and does not disband
Standing Committee
Who are the members with equal rights?
Everyone
This is the number of times that a member can speak about each motion
Twice
This is what the president says when wishing to move towards a vote.
"Are you ready for the question" or "Is there any further debate"
Most motions require someone to say this for the motion to move forward. If this does not happen, then the motion dies.
"Second"
This is the name of the little hammer that the presiding officer uses
Gavel
This is how someone can obtain the floor in a meeting
The maker of the motion is allowed to speak against it. T/F
False
A motion to restrict the rights of members must pass by this vote.
2/3
A person seconding a motion can speak against that motion (T/F)
True
Another word for Orders of the Day, or what is going to take place in the meeting
The Agenda
This is another word for discussion of a motion
Debate
The maker of the motion is allowed to vote against it. T/F
True
A member may request division of the assembly when this happens
When there is uncertainty as to the true result of the vote
This is the person who can first discuss a main motion
The person who made it
This is a committee that meets for a particular purpose and then disbands; also known as an Ad-Hoc Committee
Special Committee
This is the number of amendments that can be pending on a main motion at one time
Two - 1st degree & 2nd degree
This means having to do with the business at hand
Germane
Name the five ways a group may vote
Voice, Hand, Standing, Ballot, Roll Call
If there is not enough time to finish the business on a motion, this is what the group does with the motion
Lay it on the table
This is the word meaning to not take sides
Impartial
If a member speaks off topic or out of turn, they are said to be this
Out of order
What is the name of the book that all Parliamentary law follows
Robert's Rules of Order