Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Parliamentary Procedure
Ordination
12
Religious Studies
Not Applicable
07/04/2010

Additional Religious Studies Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
1. What is the most widely used parliamentary authority in this country, and perhaps in the world?
Definition
Roberts Rules of Order, Newly Revised
Term
2. To what does the term "parliamentary procedure" refer?
Definition
Parliamentary law as it is followed in any assembly/organization together with any rules your organization may have adopted.
Term
3. Who established the first manual of parliamentary practices in America?
Definition
Thomas Jefferson, 1801.
Term
4. Upon whose rights are the rules of parliamentary law based?
Definition
Based on regard for the majority, of the minority, of the individual members of absentees, and everybody together.
Term
5. Name some of the principles of parliamentary procedure.
Definition
Treat one item at a time.
One motion is permitted at a time.
The voting members govern the organization.
Members have equal rights.
A quorum is needed for a legal meeting.
Debate can be limited by a 2/3 vote.
Personal remarks are out of order.
No member can be forced, or can be prevented from voting.
One vote per person.
Term
6. What is a motion?
Definition
It is a proposal by a member that a certain action be taken, or a certain statement expressing the will of the assembly.
Term
7. What is debate?
Definition
It is a discussion between the members on the merits either for or against the motion.
Term
8. What are Bylaws?
Definition
Documents that contains the rules by which an organization conducts business.
Term
9. What should an organization's Bylaws include?
Definition
Name of the organization.
Objectives.
Members.
Officers of the group, duties of the officers.
Rules for conducting business.
Term
10. What is a majorithy vote?
Definition
Over half, or 51 over 49.
Term
11. What is a two-thirds vote?
Definition
Twice as many votes on one side, or 66 over 34.
Term
12. When is a 2/3 vote always necessary?
Definition
When the rights of the members change or will be affected.
(to deprive a member their rights or privileges.)
Supporting users have an ad free experience!