Questions 1-20
Is a main motion debatable and amendable?
A main motion is always debatable and amendable.
What is the purpose of referring a motion to a committee?
The purpose of referring a motion to a committee is to place the question temporarily in a committee.
What vote is required to suspend the rules?
A majority vote is required to suspend the rules.
Must one receive recognition to make a parliamentary inquiry?
Recognition is not necessary to make a parliamentary inquiry.
Who may call committee meetings?
Committee meetings may be called by the chairperson of the committee or by any two of its members.
When does a vote go into effect?
A vote goes into effect following the announcement of the result of the voting.
What happens if the vote on an appeal results in a tie?
If the vote on an appeal results in a tie, the chair is sustained.
Is a second required to a parliamentary inquiry, and what type of vote is required?
A parliamentary inquiry does not require a second, no vote is required.
What is the purpose of the motion to take from the table?
The purpose of the motion to adjourn is to again bring the question before the chapter for further consideration.
What is a quorum?
A quorum is the minimum number of members that must be present at a meeting for the legal transaction of business to occur.
What is the purpose of an amendment?
The purpose of an amendment is to modify the motion that is under consideration.
Is the motion to amend debatable and amendable?
The motion to amend is debatable when the motion to which it applies is debatable, only an amendment of the first rank is amendable.
What is the purpose of calling for a division of the assembly?
The purpose of calling for a division of the assembly is to determine the accuracy of a vote, especially when taken by voice of by show of hands.
When may a motion to adjourn be offered?
A motion to adjourn when unqualified may be offered at any time other than when the chapter is voting or verifying a vote, unless the vote is by ballot. A motion to adjourn when qualified may be offered only when no other motion is before the chapter.
How is the reading of the minutes requested?
The reading of the minutes is usually requested by the chair stating
"We will now have the minutes of the previous meeting.."
When the previous question is called for without qualifications, to what question does it apply?
What is the purpose of rising to a point of order?
The purpose of rising to a point of order is to enforce the rules by calling attention to the rules or a mistake in procedure.
May a rule be suspended by unanimous general consent? If so, explain.
Unanimous general consent may be used to suspend a rule. This may be done by the chair stating, "Shall we by unanimous general consent suspend the standing rule of this chapter that...?
What is the purpose of the motion to reconsider?
The purpose of the motion to reconsider is to permit the reconsidering of a vote previously taken on a motion and to again reconsider the question.
If a motion is on the floor and the meeting is adjourned, what happens to the motion on the floor.
If a meeting is adjourned while an item of business is on the floor, that business will be brought back at the next regular meeting in the form of unfinished business.
What is the correct terminology to use when referring a motion to a committee?
The correct terminology to use when referring a motion to a committee is:
"I move that we refer the motion that...to a committee"
OR
"to a committee consisting of"
OR
"to the standing committee on"
Is it proper for the president to call a member out of order?
The president is duty bound to enforce correct rules of procedure and should call members out of order when they are in error.
Explain how nominations may be closed and reopened.
Nominations may be closed by a two-thirds vote on the motion to close nominations. Nominations may be reopened by a majority vote on the motion to reopen nominations.
What vote is necessary to permit one to withdrawal a motion?
Before the motion is stated by the chair the proposer may withdrawal the motion without anyone's consent. After the motion is stated by the chair it belongs to the assembly and must receive a majority vote to be withdrawn.
What major items should be contained in a treasures report?
A treasures report should contain the following major items.
A. date of report
B. balance on hand at date of last report
C. receipts since last report
D. discernments since last report
E. present balance
F. signature of the treasurer