Basic Terms
What is the term for the minimum number of members required to conduct business?
What is a quorum
What is the term for ending a meeting?
What is adjourn
What should a member say to make a motion?
What is "I move that..."
How many editions of Robert's Rules of Order have been published as of 2024?
What is twelve
What vote is required to adopt a motion?
What is a majority vote
What is the official written record of a meeting called?
What are the minutes
What motion is used to temporarily set aside a matter?
What is a motion to table
What is an additional point or additional information (in the form of a nondebatable statement) so that the other members can make fully informed votes?
What is a Point of Information
What was Robert's job?
U.S. Army Officer
What is the term for a tie-breaking vote cast by the chair?
What is a casting vote
What term refers to a formal suggestion put before a meeting for debate?
What is a motion
What is the name of the motion used to correct a procedural error made during a meeting?
What is a point of order
What is it called when you ask for clarification in a report to make better voting decisions?
What is a Point of Inquiry
What should a member use to address the physical comfort of the setting such as temperature or noise?
What is a Point of Personal Privilege
What is the term for a vote taken when more than a simple majority is required?
What is a two-thirds vote
What is the term used when a member requests to withdraw their motion?
What is a motion to withdraw
What are the 6 steps of a motion?
What is Motion, Second, Restate Motion, Debate, Vote, Announce the Vote
What is the first item on the agenda for most meetings?
What is the call to order
What is Robert's full name?
Henry Martyn Robert
How can the chairperson save time on a motion/vote?
What is stating, “If there is no objection, we will adopt the motion to…” Then wait for any objections. Then say, “Hearing no objections, (state the motion) is adopted.”