Which takes precedence: Question of Privilege or Refer to Committee?
Question of Privilege
100
What is the purpose of two taps of the gavel?
Call the meeting to order
100
In a group of 30, how many members make up a majority?
16
100
What is the purpose of an amendment?
To change or modify the original motion
100
What is the purpose of the motion to Limit or Extend Limits of Debate?
Shorten or extend the number, times, or debates for and against a motion.
200
In a meeting, what book would we look in to determine order of business?
Roberts Rules of Order Newly Revised
200
What do a series of taps do?
Restore order
200
If a vote is close, what ability does a member use to call for a revote?
Call for a division of the house
200
What are the first two words of a main motion?
"I move..."
200
What motion send the main motion to a group?
Refer to a Committee
300
A main motion, an amendment to the main motion, and previous question are on the floor. Which is dealt with first?
Previous Question
300
How many taps of the gavel tell the assembly to stand?
Three
300
What type of vote does refer to a committee require?
Majority
300
Can you amend the motion to lay on the table?
No
300
What are 2 ways a motion can be Amended?
Insert or Add, Delete, Combination, (or Substitution- paragraphs)
400
A Susan stands up and makes a motion without debating it after making it. 10 minutes later, Susan stands up along with Joey, who has not had the floor that day. Who should get the floor?
Susan
400
How many times do you tap the gavel to announce the result of a vote?
One
400
Name two ways to vote.
Two of the following: hands or stand, roll call, ballot, voice
400
What does a parliamentary inquiry do?
Asks a question about parliamentary procedure
400
What subsidiary motion delays a motion to be brought up at the next regularly scheduled meeting or until a certain date/meeting?
Postpone Definitely
500
A main motion, an amendment, and postpone definitely are all on the floor. A guest speaker comes in and only has 20 minutes to give his 19 minute presentation. What subsidiary motion can be used to give him the floor?
Lay on the Table
500
Word for word, what is the FFA member's response in opening ceremonies?
To practice brotherhood, honor agricultural opportunities and responsibilities, and develop those qualities of leadership which an FFA should possess
500
In a group of 45, how many votes are needed for a 2/3 vote?
30
500
Does a division of the house require recognition from the chair?
No
500
What motion allows members to speak about the merits of the main motion?