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Motions 1
True or False (timed)
Not Roberts Rules
DS FUN FACTS
Commonly Used Phrases
Motions 2
100
With this motion you would typically say... "I move to add/ strike out/change..." It would then need a 2nd, It is debatable and needs a majority. What is it?
What is motion to amend?
100
Cursing is not allowed in chapter (10 seconds)
True
100
What is the name of our chapter--- pledge must answer
Delta Sigma
100
This is the APO Delta Sigma way to show approval when someone makes a good point without dissrupting too much (actually dates way back to the Greeks)
snapping
100
Used to place business before a governing board (our chapter)? .....Dont over think this one guys....
What is a motion?
200
When you want to send a motion to a committee for study or redrafting what kind of motion is that?
What is motion to commit or refer?
200
The chair is the sargent at arms (20 seconds)
False ( Almost always the president... you will be notified when it is not Ben and who is the acting chair)
200
Where are nationals being held?
Pittsburg, PA
200
What is the term used to refer adding more information to the motion
Point of Information
200
Member of board who makes the first proposal in a motion
What is the maker of the motion?
300
What happens during the next meeting if you table a motion?
Can only be removed from the table with a motion to take from the table in the same or subsequent session, needs a majority. If not done by next meeting then the motion dies and it has to be reintroduced as a new motion
300
A motion to reconsider can only be made from someone who voted on the winning side on the motion
True
300
What is the eboard room #?
Laurel 111
300
What is the floor? Is there a literal floor? DO you go there?!
No... it just means the right to speak...... but thats confusing
300
These motions are amendable and need only a majority
What are primary motions
400
If adopted this motion kills the main motion for the duration of the session. It is debatable. You should use it when you think either outcome of a vote on a motion is undesirable.
What is a move (motion) to postpone indefinitely
400
Associates can make a motion ( 15 seconds)
FALSE Associates can talk but not make motions
400
How many pledges do we have?
13!
400
"Point of Order"
What is called when any action motion or discussion is not carried out in proper parlimentary procedure
400
Temporarily sets aside a motion or series of pending motions in order to focus on matters that are more urgent
Motion to lay on the table
500
This is used to immediately move to a vote on the motion. President will then ask if there are any objections in which the majority vote is required.
What is call the previous question (Aka. Calling the question, calling for the question, close debate) Brings debate to a stop in order to vote on the motion (Vote Now)
500
You can move to suspend certain chapter rules ( not probation rules)
True, need 2nd, no debate, 2/3 majority
500
What is Ashlee's baby's name?
Frank
500
Abstention
What is used to abstain from a vote. Is taken away from the total voting brothers. Is not counted as a yes or a no.
500
When you move to limit or extend debate is this motion debatable? Also do you need majority or 2/3 vote? (250 pts each?)
2/3 and no debate but a 2nd on the motion