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A second implies that the seconder
a) agrees that the motion should come before the meeting
b) agrees that the motion should be entered in the minutes
c) agrees that the motion should be implemented without change
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If the office of president-elect is expressly provided for in the bylaws,
a) members never vote on any candidate for the office of president
b) the president is elected one entire term in advance
c) the member who has served his full term as presi |
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The preamble to a resolution
a. may not be amended
b. is voted on separately
c. designates the action to be taken
d. is open to amendment after the resolved clauses are perfected |
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If the meaning of a bylaw is not clear, it can be changed by ____________.
a. a unanimous vote of the members
b. the Chairman at a special meeting of the officers
c. members through an amendment of the bylaws
d. none of the above |
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Which motion is undebatable if it is applied to an undebatable motion?
e. reconsider
a. rescind
b. amend something previously adopted
c. take from the table |
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Which one of the following motions is in order when another member has the floor and does not require a second?
a. main motion
b. point of information
c. commit or refer
d. adjourn |
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A quorum consists of how many members when the total membership is 96, a quorum is 25% of the entire membership, and during one particular vote, 60 members were present and 57 members voted.
a. 21
b. 22
c. 23
d. 24 |
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In the absence of a quorum,
a. a notice can validly be given
b. the prohibition against transacting business without a quorum can be waived by unanimous consent
c. emergency action taken must be ratified by a later meeting at which a quorum is present |
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The officers who must be present for the conduct of business in any deliberative assembly are
a. a presiding officer and a secretary
b. a presiding officer and the treasurer
c. the president, secretary, and treasurer
d. the president, vice-president, |
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Motions are brought before the assembly by these 3 steps: a member
a. rises, addresses the chair, and makes a motion
b. addresses the chair, makes a motion; and then the chair states the question
c. makes a motion, another member seconds it, and the c |
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Which one of the following does not require a second?
a. call up the motion to reconsider
b. dispense with the reading of the minutes
c. an appeal from the decision of the chair
d. A secondary amendment |
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When more than two candidates have been nominated for an office;
a. the candidate receiving the most votes on the first ballot should be declared the winner
b. the weaker candidates should gradually be eliminated until one candidate receives the major |
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The purpose of laying a motion on the table is to _________________.
a. assure the assembly that the motion will be considered
b. allow the consideration of more urgent business
c. kill the motion under consideration
d. allow the assembly to adjou |
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Which of the following motions has the highest precedence?
a. amend the main motion
b. postpone indefinitely
c. commit
d. postpone to a certain time |
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In an assembly that meets as often as quarterly a question ________.
a. cannot be postponed beyond the end of the present session
b. cannot be postponed beyond the end of the next session
c. can be postponed beyond the end of the next session
d. c |
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A corporate charter:
a. should be drafted by an attorney
b. is always required before bylaws are adopted
c. is unnecessary in any organization
d. should not be drafted before bylaws are adopted |
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Special rules of order:
a. modify the rules contained in the parly authority
b. cannot conflict with the rules in the parly authority.
c. do not supersede any rules in the parly authority
d. must be adopted with and placed within the society's bylaws |
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standing rules are usually adopted:
a. before officers are elected
b. at the first regular meeting.
c. if and when the need arises
d. at a time the society is organized |
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Rules of order related to:
a. details of the admin of a society.
b. details of conventions only
c. the orderly transaction of business in meetings and to the duties of officers in that connection.
d. disciplinary procedures only |
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At a meeting of an organization with a membership of 250 with 210 there, a motion is pending to suspend a standing rule. With 174 voting, what is the minimum number of votes required to adopt the motion?
a. 88
b. 106
c. 116
d. 126 |
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The current bylaws required a 3/4 vote to amend. a revision would require
a. a majority vote
b. 2/3 with previous notice
c. 2/3
d. 3/4 |
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The amount of dues if stated in the bylaws, should generally be included in which article?
a. finances
b. object.
c. executive board
d. members |
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How does the fact of incorporation affect the contents of a society's bylaws?
a. bylaws of a subordin unit need not conform to any provisions in the bylaws of a superior body, only to the corporate charter
b. the name and object as set forth in the corp |
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A proviso to a bylaw amendment
a. should be included in body of bylaws
b. can be proposed after an amendment to the bylaws has been adopted
c. is not attached to the bylaws after its adopted
d. is adopted by a majority vote |
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If the society is to have a executive commitee, the full board is usually designated as the
a. board of directors
b. board of management
c. executive board
d. board of trustees |
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A committee to draw up proposed bylaws should generally be:
a. small, no more than two or three
b. large, and should include those who have writing ability and who have a special interest in the rules of assembly
c. composed of past presidents
d. memb |
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The bylaws of a subordinate unit need to conform to those of a superior body
a. only on clearly requisite points
b. in every respect
c. only on the object or purpose of the superior body
d. only on membership reqs |
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The hour at which meetings are to be held should
a. be in the bylaws
b. be in the special rules of order
c. be specified in standing rules
d. not be specified in any document |
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Special meetings may be called only:
a. by the president
b. by board of directors
c. if specified in bylaws
d. by a certain number of members |
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Definition
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When the meaning of a bylaw is clear, the society cannot change that meaning except:
a. by a unanimous vote
b. by a 9/10 vote
c. by amending the bylaws
d. by a 2/3 vote |
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When a particular work is adopted as the parly authority, what any other book may say on the point
a. may be persuasive, but is not binding upon the society
b. is of equal authority
c. can replace the adopted parly authority for one meeting only
d. ma |
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When a provision of the bylaws is susceptible to two meanings, one of which conflicts with or renders absurd another bylaw provision, and the other does:
a. first one is taken as true meaning
b. latter one is taken as true meaning
c. both will be broug |
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If the bylaws authorize certain things specifically:
a. other things of the same class are therby prohibited
b. other things of the same class are authorized
c. by a 2/3 vote, other things may/may not be prohibited |
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If the bylaws state that a member shall be dropped from membership on a board if he misses three consectuive meetings, the board
a. can fine the member instead
b. cannot vote to retain the member
c. may impose more severe penalties
d. may waive the ru |
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Definition
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Note of revision of the bylaws is notice that a new document will be submitted that will be open to amendment as fully as if the society were adopting bylaws for the first time. This statement means:
a. that there is no scope of notice
b. the revision w |
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in prescribing the vote necessary for the adoption of an amendment to the bylaws, the expression should be
a. a vote of 2/3 of members
b. a vote of majority of members
c. a 2/3 vote
d. a maj of members present and voting |
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If a motion to adopt a revision of the bylaws if defeated
a. the vote may be reconsidered
b. the orig bylaws may then be amended at the same meeting
c. the committee on revision must draft another document
d. the vote may not be reconsidered |
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It is not the recommended practice to combine all of the societys basic rules relating principally to itself as an organization in a single instrument called the
a. bylaws
b. corp charter
c. constitution
d. rules of order |
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If an offender is ordered removed from the hall by force, and the ejected party is maltreated, who would ordinarily be liable for the damages?
a. president
b. organization
c. person who applied excessive force
d. sergeant at arms |
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To suspend an ordinary standing rule for the duration of the current session requires a
a. majority vote w/o debate
b. majority vote w/ debate
c. 2/3 vote w/o debate
d. 2/3 vote w/ debate |
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If no article on committees is included in the bylaws, committees are established
a. by president
b. by exec board
c. by exec committee
d. as directed by the society |
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Definition
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A member who used disorderly words in an assembly can be removed by
a. order of chair
b. vote of assembly
c. vote of assembly after trial
d. suspension of membership only |
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Definition
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Bylaw articles are commonly designated by
a. arabic numerals
b. capital letters
c. roman numerals
d. no numbers, just headings |
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If a trial commitee finds the accused not guilty, the assembly
a. can impose a penalty
b. cannot impose a penalty
c. can, be a 2/3 vote, overturn the findings of the trial committee
d. can, by unanimous vote, overturn the findings... |
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Special rules of order are superseded by
a. parly authority
b. resolutions
c. standing rules
d. local, state, natl laws |
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bylaws should provide that officers elected during a convention assume their duties
a. at the close of the convention
b. immediately upon election
c. at the opening of next convention
d. at the beginning of the next calendar year |
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When the chair names an offender
a. the chairs declaration is entered into the minutes
b. the chairs penalty is imposed
c. the offender is not addressed by name
d. the matter cannot then be dropped |
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Definition
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Complex motions are presented in the form of a(n) ____________.
a. incidental main motion
b. charter
c. secondary amendment
d. resolution |
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After the financial statement is read at a regular meeting, it _________.
a. is then referred to the finance committee
b. must be approved by a majority vote of the assembly
c. must be referred to the budget committee
d. requires no action from the |
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When the Presiding Officer relinquishes the chair in order to debate a motion, the chair is returned when the ___________________.
a. President officer has completely debated the question
b. meeting is about to adjourn
c. motion has been disposed of
d |
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Minutes include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. points of order
b. appeals
c. hour of adjournment
d. main motions withdrawn |
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When the vote has been taken viva voce, a division of the assembly
a. is not in order after the vote has been announced
b. is a privileged motion
c. requires a second
d. is required on demand of a single member |
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Which one of the following does not require a second?
a. call up the motion to reconsider
b. dispense with the reading of the minutes
c. an appeal from the decision of the chair
d. A secondary amendment |
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Previous notice can be ____________________________.
a. given orally if necessary at a meeting when a motion is pending
b. given orally when another member has the floor, but has not begum to speak
c. sent by mail
d. all of the above |
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All but one of the following statements accurately describes a tie vote on a main motion. Which does not?
a. an equal number have voted for and against the motion
b. a tie vote defeats the motion
c. In case of a tie, the chairman, i |
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Term
If the meaning of a bylaw is not clear, it can be changed by ____________.
a. a unanimous vote of the members
b. the Chairman at a special meeting of the officers
c. members through an amendment of the bylaws
d. none of the above |
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Definition
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Term
Which sequence of reports is generally correct for a convention?
a. credentials, program, and rules
b. program, credentials, and rules
c. credentials, rules, and program
d. program, rules, and credentials |
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52. Ordinary Standing Rules contain:
a. rules of Parliamentary Procedure
b. the object of the organization
c. rules relating to the details of administration
d. rules that cannot be changed except with previous notice and two-thirds vote |
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To immediately reach an item which falls later in the regular order of business, one may
a. postpone a class of business to a certain time
b. lay all of the intervening business on the table
c. suspend the rules
d. raise a point of order |
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Definition
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Term
Which of the following motions has the highest precedence?
a. amend the main motion
b. postpone indefinitely
c. commit
d. postpone to a certain time |
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Definition
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Committees whose duties are outlined in the bylaws are called
a. standing committees
b. special committees
c. constitutional committees
d. procedural committees |
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Definition
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The motion to postpone indefinitely
a. takes precedence over a motion to postpone to a certain time
b. if not adopted may be renewed
c. can be applied to a main motion and pending amendments
d. tests the strength of the opposition |
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Definition
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34. Unless there is a rule to the contrary, a member may speak
a. twice during the same day
b. twice on the same question on the same day
c. once during the same day
d. on withdrawn motion |
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35. If the chair make a mistake in assigning the floor,
a. a member may raise a question of privilege
b. a member may raise a point of order
c. the chair immediately asks the assembly to ratify the action taken
d. the chair asks the assembly to vote |
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Definition
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When a motion contains a blank, it is filled:
a. by use of first and second degree amendments
b. from proposals by the member who moved to create the blank
c. from proposals by any number of members
d. from proposals by the chairman |
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Definition
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Term
A recess of an assembly
a. is always scheduled in advance
b. is always used to designate the time between meetings
c. is a short intermission within a meeting
d. must stipulate the time to reconvene |
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Definition
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Unless the bylaws provide otherwise, a standing committee of the soceity reports to:
a. the exec committee
b. the board of directors
c. the assembly
d. the president |
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Definition
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Term
In elections by ballot:
a. for or against spaces or boxes should be used
b. for or against spaces should not be used
c. only a for box may be used
d. only an against box may be used |
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Definition
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Term
If a member is absent when elected and has not consented to his candidacy, the election becomes final
a. when he is notified of his election
b. when he is elected
c. at the close of the meeting following the election
d. when he is notified of his elec |
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Definition
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Term
The generally accepted distinction between a small board and a large board is that a small board is
a. always under ten
b. not more than fifteen
c. not more than about a dozen
d. a minimum of six |
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While members are speaking in debate, the presiding officer should
a. be seated unless the view between him and the members is obstructed
b. be inattentive
c. remain standing
d. interrupt a speaker because he knows more about the matter |
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The secretary neters the name of the seconder of a motion in the minutes when
a. the seconder stands, receives recognition and states his name
b. the seconder is an officer
c. the assembly orders the secretary to do so
d. the president orders the secr |
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Definition
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When an ex-officio member of an exec board is a member of the society
a. he has all the privileges of memership but none of the obligations
b. there is no distinction between him and other board members
c. he may serve on the board indefinitely
d. he |
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if a candidate is absent and has consented to be a candidate, an election to office becomes final
a. after hes notified of the results
b. after all candidates have been notified
c. immediately upon the chairs announcement of the results
d. immediately |
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Definition
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Term
Standing committees of a society are created by
a. the board of directors
b. the president
c. a resolution adopted by a maj vote for the membership
d. a specific provision of the bylaws |
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Term
In a convention or a large meeting, that is not a public or legis body, a sergeant at arms
a. arrests anyone out of order
b. may call a member to order
c. arrests absent members
d. handles certain physical arrangements in the hall |
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Definition
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Term
A member has the right to change his vote
a. up to the time the chairman has been given the opportunity to vote
b. up to the time the result is announced
c. up to the time the next business in order has been announced
d. by general consent, as long as |
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Definition
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If a board has subcommittees for each branch of work, the subcommittees will report to
a. the assembly
b. the board
c. president
d. secretary |
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Definition
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when reports are received from committees, the secretary should not
a. record on them the date they were received
b. record what further action was taken
c. move that the committee report be "placed on file"
d. preserve them among the records |
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Definition
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If a societys bylaws provide for a president elect, having no other provisions for that office, a vacated office of president is filled by the
a. election of new pres, with notice to all memberes
b. first vp
c. president elect
d. president elect whose |
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When the secretary is absent
a. the president appoints one
b. the vp acts as secretary
c. the corresponding secretary takes the minutes
d. a secretary pro tem should be elected |
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Definition
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Correspondence of an official nature is normally read by the
a. corresponding sec
b. recording sec
c. committee chair assigned responsibility relating to the subject correspondence
d. president |
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In sessions lasting longer than one day, the minutes of each meetings
a. may be declared approved by the chair
b. do not have to be approved
c. may be saved and read at the next convention
d. are read and approved at the beginning of each day's busine |
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Even years after being approved, the minutes of a meeting
a. may be corrected by the board of directors
b. may be corrected by the motion to amend something previously adopted
c. may be corrected if the minutes are mailed to each member in advance
d. |
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Definition
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Any recommendation contained in an officers report is moved
a. by the officer making the report
b. the secretary of the organization
c. from the floor by a member other than the reporting officer
d. by a member, seconded by the reporting officer |
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Definition
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At each general meeting of a society, the treasurer's report
a. may consist simply of a verbal statement of the cash balance on hand
b. must include a written report for the president and secretary
c. requires action by the assembly
d. is accepted by |
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Reports of other officers are adopted if
a. the members find they agree with the recommendations of the port
b. they are to be a permanent official doc of the society
c. they are annual reports
d. they are to be placed on file by the secretary |
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Definition
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The bylaws provide that the pres shall appoint all committees. This power, in the absence of the pres
a. transfers to occupant of chair
b. transfers to 1st vp
c. doesnt transfer at all
d. transfers to exec board |
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Definition
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Term
Minutes must contain:
a. complete reports given by a committee chair
b. proceedings of a committee of the whole
c. all secondary motions lost
d. all main motions with their disposition except normally those withdrawn |
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Definition
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Term
The number of votes on each side should be entered in the minutes
a. when a divison has been called for
b. when the vote is by a show of hands
c. to prove that a quorum was present
d. when the vote is by ballot |
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Definition
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Term
Immediately after receiving a committee or board report, an assembly normally considers whatever action arises from it, unless
a. a member objects to its consideration
b. it contains no recommendations
c. the chair declares no action necessary
d. ther |
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Definition
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As an ex-officio member of a committee, the president
a. is not counted in determining that a quorum is present
b. may not vote or make motions
c. must attend all committee meetings
d. need not be informed of meetings |
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Definition
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Term
An ex-officio member of a board is who not under the authority of the society:
a. can make motions, but cant vote
b. can debate, but canot make motions/vote
c. can make motions, debate and vote, but has none of the obligations of membership
d. is coun |
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Definition
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Term
interruptions during the taking of a vote, such as for a point of order or parly inquiry, are permitted:
a. only before any member has actually voted
b. if they are incidental to one members vote
c. at any time during the vote
d. only in roll call vot |
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Definition
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Term
In parly pro, the term the chair refers to
a. the VP
b. the place for invited guest
c. the presiding officers station in the hall from which he/she presides
d. a piece of furniture placed beside the presiding officer |
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Definition
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Term
When a parliamentarian is a member of the society
a. and makes a ruling, the chair has to follow it
b. he does not vote on any questoin, excpet when the vote is by ballot
c. he debates and makes motions as any other member
d. he votes only when his vo |
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Definition
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Term
If a parl is needed by an organization
a. the assembly should elect the person
b. the board should elect the person
c. the president should be free to appoint someone in whom he has confidence
d. the pres, with the approval of the board, should appoin |
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Definition
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Term
When taking a voice vote, the following form is correct
a. those in favor say aye, those opposed say nay
b. those in favor say aye, those opposed say no
c. those in favor say yes, those opposed say no
d. those in favor say aye, those opposed same sign |
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Definition
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Term
When the VP presides in the absence of the president, how is he/she addressed?
a. mister/madam vice president
b. mister/madam president
c. mister/madam chairman
d. mister/madam speaker |
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Definition
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Term
When the VP presides and the presidnet is also on the platform, how is the VP addressed?
a. mr/madam vice president
b. mr/madam president
c. mister/madam chairman
d. mister/madam speaker |
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Definition
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Term
Article IV of the bylaws should provide for
a. required dues, and when payable
b. the dates on which meetings are to be held
c. the method of electing officers
d. the provision for honorary membership |
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Definition
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Term
If no article on committees is inluded in the bylaws, committees are established by
a. the president
b. the exec board
c. the exec committee
d. as directed by the society |
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Definition
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Term
rules of roder
a. define the primary characteristics of an organization
b. prescribe how the organization functions
c. cant be suspended
d. provide a firm basis for resolving questions of procedure |
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