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01/08/2010

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Term
To call for a Division of the Assembly:

a- requires the chair to vote again by counting the vote
b- you must have voted on the prevailing side of the main motion
c-you must make the call before the vote is officially announced by the chair
d- requires the chair to vote again by having the members rise
Definition
d- requires the chair to vote again by counting the vote
Term
You are in a meeting at 2:00 pm. A main motion and an amendment are on the floor. Which of the following is NOT a privileged motion?

a- I move we adjourn.
b- I rise to a question of privilege affecting the assembly
c- I move we recess for 15 minutes at 3:00 pm
d- I move we recess for 15 minutes
Definition
c- I move we recess for 15 minutes at 3:00 pm
Term
Which of the following motions is not debatable but is amendable?

a- recess
b- previous question
c- postpone indefinitely
d- division of the assembly
Definition
a- recess
Term
The motion to Lay on the Table enables the assembly to :

a- lay the pending motion aside so the assembly can recess
b- lay the pending motion aside when an item of immediate urgency has arisen
c- clear the floor quickly so the assembly can adjourn
d- set aside an item of business to be taken up at the next meeting
Definition
b- lay the pending motion aside when an item of immediate urgency has arisen
Term
When the motion Postpone Indefinitely has been applied to a main motion:
a- the main motion can be amended
b- the postpone indefinitley can be referred to committee
c- the main motion cannot be tabled
d- the postpone indefintely can be tabled
Definition
a- the main motion can be amended
Term
In an ordinary society, the minutes should contain a record of:

a- each motion, second, and pertinent debate that occured
b- the Secretary's and President's most accurate recollection of the meeting
c- What was done during the meeting
d- What was said by members during the meeting
Definition
c- What was done during the meeting
Term
Previous Question is said to exhausted when:

a- every member has used up all their opportunities to debate on pending debatable motions
b- the members are tired of hearing debate and move the previous questions on all pending business
c- the previous question has passed and the chair opens the floor for further business
d- all of the motions under the order of previous questions have been disposed of
Definition
d- all of the motions under the order of previous question have been disposed of
Term
When taking a voice vote, after restating the question the best way of obtaining the vote is for the chairman to state:

a- all in favor say "aye", those apposed say "no"
b- all in favor say "aye", those opposed say "nay"
c- all in favor say "aye", those opposed, same sign
d- all in favor say "yes", those opposed say "no"
Definition
a- all in favor say "aye", those opposed say "no"
Term
Motions that assist the assembly in treating or disposing of a main motion are called:

a- privileged motions
b- incidental motions
c- amotions which bring a question again before the assembly
d- subsidiary motions
Definition
d- subsidiary motions
Term
A main motion and an amendment are pending. The main motion is then postponed definitely until the next meeting. What happens to the amendment?

a- The amendment is lost
b- The amendment is postponed along with the main motion
c- The amendment is automatically adopted
d- The amendment is laid on the table
Definition
b- The amendment is postponed along with the main motion
Term
Which of the following is NOT an incidental motion?

a- Point of information
b- Division of the assembly
c- withdraw a motion
d- call for orders of the day
Definition
d- call for orders of the day
Term
If all of the following motinos were pending, which one would be voted on first?
a- recess
b- refer to committee
c- an amendment to the refer to committee
d- postpone indefinitely
Definition
a- recess
Term
During a normal chapter meeting each member has what maximum of rights to debate?

a- to speak once on main motions and once on subsidiary motions
b- to speak twice on main motions and once on subsidiary motions
c- To speak once on any debatable motion during a meeting
d- to speak twice on any debatabe motion during the meeting
Definition
d- to speak twice on any debatable motion during the meeting
Term
Which of the following mtions requires a 2/3 vote to pass?

a- lay on the table
b- previous question
c- amendment to limit debate
d- reconsider
Definition
b- previous question
Term
When a Division of the Assembly is called, the chair should ask the assembly to revote by which method?

a-voice
b-show of hands
c-rising
d- ballot
Definition
c- rising
Term
Which of the following motions is debatable?

a- postpone indefinitley
b- amendment to extend limits of debate
c- previous question
d-lay on the table
Definition
a- postpone indefinitely
Term
Which of the following is NOT a privileged motion?

a- appeal
b- adjour
c- previous question
d- question of privilege
Definition
a- appeal
Term
Which series of motions listed below is in correct precedence from highest to lowest?

a- main motion, lay on the table, refer to committee, previous question
b- previous question, amendment to postpone def, postpone definitely, main motion
c- previous question, postpone definitley, amendment to postpone def, main motion
d- amendment to refer to committee, refer to committee, postpone definitley, main motion
Definition
b- previous question, amendment to postpone def, postpone definitely, main motion
Term
In a non-legislative assembly that has no rules of its own relating to speeches no one can speak longer than:

a- 3 minutes
b- 5 minutes
c- 10 minutes
d- 15 minutes
Definition
c- 10 minutes
Term
Which one of the following cannot be reconsidered?

a- refer to committee
b- main motion
c- postpone definitley (affirmative vote)
d- lay on the table
Definition
d- lay on the table
Term
If the chairman appoints a committee, who determines its chairman?

a- the assembly votes
b- the committee members
c- the chairman who appointed the committee
d- the vice president who is the administrator for committees
Definition
c- the chairman who appointed the committee
Term
The maker of the motion has the right to modify or withdraw it:

a- until the chair states the question
b- up to adjournment of the meeting
c- at any time
d- during debate on the question
Definition
a- until the chair states the question
Term
Members have the right to change their vote:

a- anytime
b- up to the time the result is announced
c- if permission is given by the chairman
d- when the minutes are read at the next meeting
Definition
b- up to the time the result is announced
Term
The lowest ranking Privileged Motion is:

a- raise a question of privilege
b- recess
c-call for the orders of the day
d- fix the time to which to adjourn
Definition
c- call for orders of the day
Term
A Point of Information may be directed to:

a- the chair, or any member through the chair
b- any member
c- the parliamentarian to obtain information relevant to parliamentary procedure
d- the chairman to ask a question about which members may debate a particular motion
Definition
a- to the chair or any member through the chair
Term
The document of a society that contains its own rules relating to iteself as an organization is the:

a- parliamentary authority
b- corporate charter
c- constitution or bylaws
d- standing rules
Definition
c- constitution or bylaws
Term
The motion to Take from the Table is in order:

a- when another member has the floor
b- when an amendment is pending on the motion
c- only when the chair calls for unfinished business
d-after some other business or interrupting matter has been transacted
Definition
d- after some other business or interrupting matter has been transacted
Term
Which one of the following subsidiary motions can be applied to the motion Lay on the Table?

a- postpone indefinitely
b- refer to a committee
c- previous question
d- none of the above
Definition
d- none of the above
Term
The Orders of the Day can be set aside by:

a- a vote
b- any member who objects
c- the chairman if there is an important item being debated
d- a motion to appeal the decision of the chair
Definition
a- a vote
Term
A single member has the power to require a:

a- role call vote
b- standing vote
c- ballot vote
d- counted vote
Definition
b- standing vote
Term
An Object to the Consideration of the Question can only be raised:

a- before the result of the vote has been announced
b- before the vote has been taken on the main motion
c- on an incidental main motion
d- before there has been any debate or subsidiary motion stated by the chair
Definition
d- before there has been any debate or subsidiary motion stated by the chair
Term
Members can change their votes on motions without permission from the assembly:

a- anytime
b- until the result of the vote is announced
c- until the chair restates the next question
d- until the end of the current meeting
Definition
b- until the result of the vote is announced
Term
If the motion to Postpone Indefinitely is adopted, what happens to the pending main motions?

a- It is killed for the duration of the current session
b- it cannot be introduced again in the assembly
c- it is sent to committee for revious and reintroduction
d- it is brought back up under unfinished business at the next meeting
Definition
a- it is killed for the duration of the current session
Term
Which of the following motions cannot be Reconsidered?

a- lay on the table
b- previous question
c- recess
d- limit or extend limits of debate
Definition
c- recess
Term
Which statement below is true regarding a Point of Order?

a- points of order should be called on all minor irregularities
b- a parliamentary inquiry has the same purpose as a point of order
c- if a motion is not seconded and debate begins, it is too late to raise a point of order
d- a member must rise and be recognized by the chair before raising a point of order
Definition
c- if a motion is not seconded and debate begins, it is too late to raise a point of order
Term
Which of the following motions is NOT an incidental motion?

a- fix time to which to adjourn
b- object to the consideration of a question
c- appeal
d- point of order
Definition
a- fix time to which to adjourn
Term
The chair may briefly pause the meeting, without objection, by:

a- recessing
b- adjouring
c- adjourning sine die
d- standing at ease
Definition
d- standing at ease
Term
A main motion is NOT in order which:

a- was moved and defeated at the last meeting
b- contains two or more parts capable of standing on their own
c- presents the same question as one which has been temporarily but not finally disposed of
d- was moved and postponed indefinitley at the last meeting
Definition
c- presents the same question as one which has been temporarily but not finally disposed of
Term
The motion to Postpone Definitley (to a certain time) can be made while:

a- a main motion which an amendment is pending
b- the motion to lay on the table is pending
c- another member has the floor
d- another member is debating the main motion
Definition
a- a main motion with an amendment is pending
Term
When the motion to Limit Debate is applied to a main motion, it:

a- requires a majority vote to be adopted
b- can be laid on the table along with the main motion
c- does not require a second
d- is amendable and debatable
Definition
b- can be laid on the table along with the main motion
Term
The motion to Raise A Question Of Privilege takes precedence over all the motions except:

a- amend
b- point of order
c- limit/extend debate
d- recess
Definition
d- recess
Term
Which vote is needed to pass the motion to Recind?

a- 2/3 of the members in attendance who vote
b- a majority when notice was given at the previous meeting
c- a majority of the entire membership
d- any of the above
Definition
d- any of the above
Term
Which statement below is true regarding debate?

a- a member is entitled to debate two consecutive times
b- the chair should alternate between those favoring and those opposed to the motion
c- the chair should recognize members who have the same opinion as often as possible
d- the member who made a pending motion can speak three times on the motion
Definition
b- the chair should alternate between those favoring and those opposed to the motion
Term
Which of the following motions is debateable and amendable?

a- adjourn
b- previous question
c- recess (when no other motion is on the floor)
d- take from the table
Definition
c- recess (when no other motion is on the floor)
Term
The maker of the motion cannot:

a- speak against the motion
b- vote against the motion
c- amend the motion
d- move to postpone the motion indefnitiely
Definition
a- speak against the motion
Term
When the chair relinquieshes the chair in order to debate a main motion, the chair returns to presiding when:

a- he/she has completed debating the main motion
b- the meeting adjourns
c- the main motion has been disposed of
d- the temporary chair requests the regular chair to resume presiding
Definition
c- the main motion has been disposed of
Term
Which motion below is undebatable only when it is applied to an undebatable motion?

a- recind
b- reconsider
c- take from the table
d- lay on the table
Definition
b- reconsider
Term
A member who has been assigned the floor and has begun to speak may be interrupted by:

a- the raising to a question of privilege
b- limit or extend the limits of debate
c- rescind
d- amend something previously adopted
Definition
a- the raising of a question of privilege
Term
In contrast to the motion to Reconsider, the motion to Rescind:

a- does not require a second
b- is not debatable
c- can be made by any member
d- requires a majority vote of the entire membership
Definition
c- can be made by any member
Term
It is not the chair's duty to answer parliamentary inquiries that:

a- allow a member to raise a proper point of order that could be used to correct the chair
b- assist a member to understand the current parliamentary situation
c- is a question that the member should clearly be aware of
d- raise a hypothetical question about the motion
Definition
d- raise a hypothetical question about the motion
Term
If a member votes in favor of an amendment and the amendment passes, when the vote is taken on the main motion the member:

a- is not obligated to vote in favor of the amended motion
b- is obligated to vote in favor of the amended motion
c- may abstain but may not vote against the motion
d- none of the above
Definition
a- is not obligated to vote in favor of the amended motion
Term
A secondary amendment:

a- may not be amended
b- may require a 2/3 vote if applied to a motion limiting debate
c- may never be debated
d- may be amended if the maker of the primary amendment approves
Definition
a- may not be amended
Term
Which of the following motions is not debatable but is amendable?

a- recess
b- previous question
c- postpone indefinitley
d- division of the assembly
Definition
a- recess
Term
Division of the Question:

a- is not amendable
b- is in order when another has the floor
c- cannot be made on the main motion when an amendment is pending
d- cannot be applied to an amendment
Definition
c- cannot be made on the main motion when an amendment is pending
Term
The motion Lay on the Table enables the assembly to:

a- lay the pending question aside so the assembly can recess
b- lay the pending question aside when an item of immediate urgency has arisen
c- clear the floor quickly so the assembly can adjourn
d- clear the floor quickly and then consider the matter as the first item of old business at the next meeting
Definition
b- lay the pending question aside when an item of immediate urgency has arisen
Term
Which of the following motions is not an incidental motion?

a- parliamentary inquiry
b- division of the assembly
c- suspend the rules
d- call for the orders of the day
Definition
d- call for the orders of the day
Term
Which of the following motions is not an incidental motion?

a- parliamentary inquiry
b- division of the assembly
c- suspend the rules
d- call for the orders of the day
Definition
d- call for the orders of the day
Term
Which one of the following motions is not amendable?

a- amendment to extend time of debate
b- amendment to limit debate
c- adjourn
d- recess
Definition
c- adjourn
Term
If all the following motions were pending, which one would be voted on first?

a- question of privilege
b- refer to committee
c- an amendment to postpone definitley
d- postpone definitley
Definition
c- an amendment to postpone definitley
Term
If a question is taken up from the table on the same day that is was laid on the table:

a- every member will have a chance to debate on the main motion again.
b- all motions adhering to the original main motion are still considered
c- only adhering amendments and the main motion are considered
d- only adhering incidental motions and the main motion are considered
Definition
b- all motions adhering to the original main motion are considered
Term
During a regular FFA chapter meeting, each member has what maximum rights of debate?

a- to speak once on main motions and once on subsidiary motions
b- to speak twice on main motions and once on subsidiary motions
c- to speak once on any question during the meeting
d- to speak twice on any question during the meeting
Definition
d- to speak twice on any question during the meeting
Term
A chapter has a roll of 80 members and a quorum is present at a regular meeting. A total of 58 members vote on a motion to table the main motion. Assuming that there are no fractional votes, how many members must vote in the affirmative for the motion to carry?

a- 29
b- 30
c- 39
d- 41
Definition
b- 30
Term
A chapter has a roll of 80 members and a quorum is present at a regular meeting. A total of 58 members vote on a motion to extend debate. Assuming that there are no fractional votes, how many must vote in the affirmative for the motion to carry?

a- 29
b- 30
c- 39
d- 41
Definition
c- 39
Term
Which one of the following cannot be reconsidered?

a- postpone definitley
b- suspend the rules
c- main motion
d- limit debate
Definition
b- suspend the rules
Term
Previous Question is said to be exhausted when:

a- all of the motions under the order of previous question have been disposed of
b- every member has exhaused their opportunities to debate on pending debatable motions
c- the members are tired of hearing debate and move the previous question on all pending business
d- the chair opens the floor for new business
Definition
a- all of the motions under the order of previous question have been disposed of
Term
Which process of amending would be correct if you wanted to strike out a complete paragraph of motion and insert another paragraph?

a- strick out and insert
b- add by paragraph
c- insert by paragraph
d- substitution
Definition
a- strike out and insert
Term
When the motion postpone indefinitley has been applied to a main motion:

a- the main motion can be amended
b- the postpone indefinitley can be referred to committee
c- the main motion cannot be tabled
d- the postpone indefinitely can be tabled
Definition
a- the main motion can be amended
Term
At the State FFA Convention if a motion proposed by a chapter delegate failed by a vote of 49 in favor and 100 opposed during the 11 AM session on Thursday, when would it be out of order to move to reconsider?

a- Thursday 1 PM session
b- Thursday 11 AM session
c- Friday 5 PM session
d- Saturday 8 AM session
Definition
d- Saturday 8 AM session
Term
If the president of the chpater at a regular meeting appoints a committee to complete a motion to refer, how is the chair of the committee determined?

a- the committee elects their own chair
b- the vice president who is in charge of all committees apoints a chair
c- the first senior memeber named to the committee
d- the first person who was named to the committee
Definition
d- the first person who was named to the committee
Term
To call for a division of the assembly

a- you must have been in the majority of the original vote announcement
b- you must make a call before the vote is officially announced by the chair
c- requires the chair to vote again by having the members rise
d- requires the chair to vote again by counting the vote
Definition
c- requires the chair to vote again by having the members rise
Term
Which rules can be suspended with the use of the incidental motion to suspend the rules?

a- standing chapter rules
b- chapter bylaws
c- rules protecting basic rights of the individual members
d- rules not specified by any parliamentary authority
Definition
a- standing chapter rules
Term
i an ordinary society, the unpublished minutes should contain primarily a record of

a- each motion, second, and pertinent debate that occured
b- what was done during the meeting
c- what was said by the members
d- the secretary's and president's most accurate recollection of the meeting
Definition
b- what was done during the meeting
Term
A motion is dilatory if it

a- is taken out of normal sequence of order
b- suspends the rights of the minority to speak
c- is closely related to or has bearing on the subject
d- obsructs the will of the assembly
Definition
d- obsructs the will of the assembly
Term
The device that permits a request or main motion relating to the right of the assembly or any of its members to be brought up for possible immediate consideration because of its urgency is

a- suspend the rules
b- A parliamentary inquiry
c- A division of the assembly
d- to raise a question of privilege
Definition
d- to raise a question of privilege
Term
You are in a meeting at 1 P.M., a main motion and an amendment is on the floor. Which of the following is not a previleged motion?

a- i move we recess of 15 minutes
b- I move that we take a recess
c- I move we adjourn
d- I move we adjourn one hour from now
Definition
d- I move we adjourn one hour from now
Term
A person who is not the first to rise and address the chair may be give preference in being recognized if

a- The chair knows and approves of his/her motion
b- the member asks for special treatment because of another commitment
c- the member is a friend of the chairman
d- the member is the maker of the motion and has not yet spoken
Definition
d- the member is the maker of the motion and has not yet spoken
Term
The document of an organization that contains its own rules relating to itself as an organization is the

a- corporate charter
b-parliamentary authority manual
c- constitution or bylaws
d- certificate of endorsement
Definition
c- constitution or bylaws
Term
The quorum of an assembly is:

a- 2/3 of the members present at a meeting
b- the largest number that can be depended on to attend any meeting.
c- The number of members who must be present for business to be legally transacted
d- the number of members who always vote on motions brought before the assembly
Definition
The number of members who must be present for business to be legally transacted
Term
The minimum essentiona officer(s) that must be present to conduct business in an organization are:

a- presiding officer and the vice president
b- presiding officer and a treasurer
c- presiding officer and a secretary
d- only the presiding officer
Definition
c- presiding officer and a secretary
Term
An assembly is a:

a- session of an executive board of a larger organization
b- special meeting of the members of an organization
c- body of people who come together as a group
d- series of meetings
Definition
c- body of people who come together as a group
Term
The president or chief offiver of an organized society who normally presides at its meeting is adressed as: a- " Mr. or Madam Vice President" b- " Mr. or Madam President" c- "Mr. or Madam Presiding Officer" d- "Mr. or Madam President pro tem" or "Mr. or Madam Chair member"
Definition
b- " Mr. or Madam President"
Term
With very few exception, a member never speaks:

a- while seated
b- More than once on a main motion
c- Unless permission is granted by make of the motion
d- Longer than 5 minutes
Definition
d- Longer than 5 minutes
Term
After the presiding offcer calls a meeting to order, the next order of business is usually:

a- new business
b- reports of officers
c- unfinished business
d- reading the approval of the minutes
Definition
d- reading the approval of the minutes
Term
Business is brought before an assembly by a member makin a formal proposal called a (an):

a- agenda
b- Motion
c- order
d- memoranum
Definition
b- Motion
Term
If you were the presiding officer and serveral members addressed the chair at about the same time after a motion was made, you should call on the member who:

a- Has already debated twice
b- Has the same opinion as all the other previous speakers
c- has debated once
d- Made the motion and has not debated
Definition
d- Made the motion and has not debated
Term
Which one of the following motions is not an incidental motion?

a- division of the question
b- parliamentary inquiry
c- division of the assembly
d- call for the orders of the day
Definition
d- call for orders of the day
Term
If a question is taken up from the table on the same day that is was laid on the table:

a- all motions adhering to the original main motion are still considered
b- every member will have a chance to debate the main motion again
c- only adhering amendments and the main motion are considered
d- only adhering incidental motions and the main motion are considered
Definition
a- all motions adhering to the original main motion are still considered
Term
Which one of the following motions requires a 2/3 vote to pass?

a- lay on the table
b- previous question
c- an amendment to limit debate
d- reconsider
Definition
c- previous question
Term
When division of the assembly is called for the chair should ask the assembly to revote by which method?

a- voice
b- show of hands
c- rising
d- ballot
Definition
c- rising
Term
When the main motion postpone indefinitely has been applied to a main motion:

a- the postpone indefinitely has been applied to a main motion
b- the main motion can be committed
c- the postpone indefinitely can be tabled
d- none of the above
Definition
b- the main motion can be committed
Term
Which one of the following cannot be reconsidered?

a- refer to committee
b- main motion
c- lay on the table
d- previous question, before any vote under the order has been executed
Definition
c- lay on the table
Term
A parliamentary inquiry is a question to obtain information on a matter of parliamentary law directed to:

a-recording secretary
b- parliamentarian
c- advisor
d- presiding officer
Definition
d- presiding officer
Term
A person who is not the first to rise and address the chair may be given preference in being recognized if:

a-the memebr is the maker of the motion and has not spoken yet
b- the member was the one who seconded the motion
c- the member has another meeting to attend after he has debated
d- the member is in the minority.
Definition
a-the member is the maker of the motion and has not spoken yet
Term
You are in a meeting at 1 pm and a main motion is on the floor. Which of the following is not a privileged motion?

a- I move we recess for 15 minutes
b- I move that we take a recess
c- I move we adjourn at 2 pm
d- I rise to a question of privilege affecting the assembly
Definition
c- I move we adjourn at 2 pm.
Term
Which of the following motions is debatable?

a- amendment to extend time of debate
b- postpone indefinitley
c- previous question
d- lay on the table
Definition
b- postpone indefinitely
Term
The motion Divide the Question is used:

a- when a motion has several parts and a member wants to consider one part at a time
b- when a motion has several parts and a member is in favor of only one part
c- when a member wants to obtain a counted vote instead of a voice vote
d- when a motion is too lengthy and complex to consider at one meeting
Definition
a- when a motion has several parts and a member wants to consider one part at a time
Term
Which of the following motions is not a subsidiary motion?

a- lay on the table
b- take from the table
c- amend
d- refer
Definition
b- take from the table
Term
Which of the following is not a privileged motion?

a-appeal
b- adjourn
c- recess
d- question of privilege
Definition
a- appeal
Term
A motion is dilatory if it:

a-obstructs or thwarts the will of the assembly
b- is taken out of the normal sequence of order
c- suspends the rights of the minority to speak
d- is closely related to or has bearing on the subject
Definition
a- obstructs or thwarts the will of the assembly
Term
A motion is brought before the assembly by a member:

a- making a motion and then the chairman restating it
b- making a motion, another seconding it, and the chair restating it
c- proposing, seconding, and debating a motion
d- asking the chair to offer a specific topic open for debate and then taking an immediate vote
Definition
b- making a motion, another seconding it, and the chair restating it
Term
After a motion is made, seconded, and restated by the chair, the motion is:

a- voted on immediately
b- pending
c- always amended
d- "put" by the chair as the next step
Definition
b- pending
Term
After members make motions, they should:

a- remain standing and wait for permission to debate
b- resume their seats
c- debate the motion
d- sit and wait for another member to ask a question so that debate my proceed
Definition
b- resume their seats
Term
The purpose of a second to a motion is to:

a- establish the fact that at least two members are willing to speak in favor of the motion
b- prevent time from being consumed by the assembly having to dispose of a motion that only one member wants to introduce
c- establish the fact that at least two members are willing to vote in favor of the motion
d- indicate to the chairman that members must debate the motion before it is voted on
Definition
b- prevent time from being consumed by the assembly having to dispose of a motion that only one member wants to introduce
Term
If a motion is made that cannot be debated or amended, the chair would:

a- say, "are you ready for the question?"
b- still ask the maker of the motion to give their reasons for proposing the motion
c- put the motion to an vote immediately after stating it
d- say, "since this motion cannot be debated or amended, it is adopted."
Definition
c- put the motion to an vote immediately after stating it
Term
What would you do as a chairman of an assembly of about 100 members if you couldn't determine the result of an uncounted rising vote?

a- ask for a vote by a show of hands
b- take a vote by ballot
c- take a vote by having each member stand and announce his or her vote
d- take a counted, rising vote
Definition
d- take a counted, rising vote
Term
In large assemblies, the chair has the same voting rights as any other member. This means that the chairman may vote:

a- only to make a tie
b- for the negative when there is a tie vote
c- when it would affect the outcome, or he may abstain
d- only when a motion is obviously going to be adopted
Definition
c- when it would affect the outcome, or he may abstain
Term
Parliamentary Rules are designed for the protection of:

a- nonmembers
b- the minority
c- the majority
d- all the members
Definition
b- the minority
Term
The term rules of orders refer to the:

a- Rules of parliamentary procedure
b- Agenda
c- Adopted bylaws
d- General order of business
Definition
a- Rules of parliamentary procedure
Term
With very few exceptions, a member never speaks:

a- While seated
b- More than once on a main motion
c- Unless permission is granted by the maker of the motion
d- Longer than five minutes
Definition
a- While seated
Term
When a member yields the floor by sitting, this means that:

a- Any other member is allowed to speak immediately
b- There is an immediate vote on the pending motion
c- The member is finished speaking
d- The member may name another member to debate
Definition
c- The member is finished speaking
Term
Incidental motion:

a- Have an order of precedence within themselves
b- Are all not in order if another member has the floor
c- Usually deal with questions or procedure arising out of another pending motion
d- Are the highest ranking motion in the order of precedence and therefore are adopted without a vote
Definition
c- Usually deal with questions or procedure arising out of another pending motion
Term
When the motion postpone indefinitely has been applied to a main motion:

a- The main motion can be amended
b- The main motion cannot be tabled
c- The postpone indefinitely can be tabled
d- The postpone indefinitely can be referred to committee
Definition
a- The main motion can be amended
Term
A chapter has a roll of 50 members. A quorum is present at a regular meeting. A total of 49
members vote on a motion to refer the main motion to a committee. Assuming that there are no fractional
votes, how many members must vote in the affirmative for the referral to carry?

a- 20
b- 25
c- 26
d- 31
Definition
b- 25
Term
In the absence of a provision in the bylaws, the quorum for a FFA chapter is:

a- A majority of the entire membership
b- The members who attend a duly called meeting
c- Two-thirds of the entire membership
d- Two-thirds of the members who have paid their dues
Definition
a- A majority of the entire membership
Term
The chair’s reply to a parliamentary inquiry:

a- Can be subject to an appeal
b- Always has to immediately follow the inquiry
c- Is a ruling
d- Is an opinion
Definition
d- Is an opinion
Term
A chapter which has adopted Robert’s Rules of Order as its parliamentary authority:

a- May change any item in the parliamentary authority by a majority vote without notice
b- May adopt its own particular order of business
c- Must follow the order of business listed in the parliamentary manual
d- May use a new parliamentary authority at each meeting
Definition
b- May adopt its own particular order of business
Term
Which one of the following can be reconsidered?

a- Suspend the rules
b- Reconsider
c- Adjourn
d- Postpone definitely
Definition
d- Postpone definitely
Term
During a meeting of your FFA chapter’s Safety Committee (composed of 7 members):

a- Any member may make a motion to set the number of debates allowed
b- The chairman may enter into discussions and only vote to make or break a tie
c- The chairman may make motions, discuss all matters, and vote on all motions
d- The chairman may determine how many times each member can debate
Definition
c- The chairman may make motions, discuss all matters, and vote on all motions
Term
A motion is recorded in the minutes:

a- After the secretary makes sure that the motion is worded properly
b- As it was stated by the maker
c- As it was improved by consent of the assembly
d- As it was stated by the chair just before being voted on by the assembly
Definition
d- As it was stated by the chair just before being voted on by the assembly
Term
Which rules can be suspended with the use of the motion to suspend the rules?

a- Chapter standing rules
b- Rules in the chapter constitution
c- Rules protecting basic rights of the individual members
d- Rules which dispense with the regular orders of business
Definition
a- Chapter standing rules
Term
To call for a division of the assembly
a- Requires the chair to vote again by having the members rise
b- Requires the chair to vote again by counting the vote
c- You must have voted on the prevailing side of the main motion
d- You must make the call before the vote is officially announced by the chair
Definition
b- Requires the chair to vote again by counting the vote
Term
A member votes in favor of an amendment and the amendment passes. When the vote is taken on the main motion the member:

a- May not move to reconsider the amendment
b- Is not obligated to vote in favor of the amended motion
c- Is obligated to vote in favor of the amended motion
d- May abstain, but may not vote against the motion
Definition
b- Is not obligated to vote in favor of the amended motion
Term
A single member has the power to require a
a- Standing vote
b- Roll call vote
c- Counted vote
d- Ballot vote
Definition
a- Standing vote
Term
A chapter has a roll of 60 members. A quorum is present at a regular meeting. A total of 50 members vote on a motion to call for the previous question on all pending business. Assuming that there are no fractional votes, how many must vote in the affirmative for the motion to carry?
a- 26
b- 33
c- 34
d- 40
Definition
c- 34
Term
A main motion is a motion that:

a- Can be moved at any time
b- Always requires a majority vote
c- Takes precedence over most other motions
d- Can be applied to no other motion
Definition
d- Can be applied to no other motion
Term
An amendment must be germane to be in order, germane means that:

a- The amendment must positively affect the motion to be amended
b- The amendment must in some way involve the same question that is raised by the motion to which it is applied
c- The amendment must make a substantive change to the motion to which it is applied
d- The amendment must change the original intent of the motion to which it is applied
Definition
b- The amendment must in some way involve the same question that is raised by the motion to which it is applied
Term
At a regular chapter meeting, if the president appoints a committee to complete a motion to
refer, how is the chair of that committee determined?

a- The committee elects their own chair
b- The vice-president who is in charge of all committees appoints a chair
c- The most senior member becomes the chair
d- The first person who was named to the committee is the chair
Definition
d- The first person who was named to the committee is the chair
Term
When a main motion is postponed while a motion to amend is pending, the amendment is:

a- Tabled also
b- Automatically adopted
c- Lost
d- Postponed with the main motion
Definition
d- Postponed with the main motion
Term
The previous question is not allowed in:

a- Deliberate assemblies
b- Committees
c- Biennial conventions
d- Legislative meetings
Definition
b- Committees
Term
It is out of order to move to lay a question on the table if:

a- The motion previous question is pending
b- The motion limit debate is pending
c- It has been moved to refer the main motion to a committee
d- There is evidently no other matter that urgently requires attention
Definition
d- There is evidently no other matter that urgently requires attention
Term
The privileged motion to recess:

a- Is amendable as to the length of the recess
b- Is amendable as to the start of the recess
c- Need not be seconded
d- Requires a two-thirds vote when moved as a special order
Definition
a- Is amendable as to the length of the recess
Term
No motion can be renewed during the same session unless the question:

a- Has in some respect become different
b- Is proposed by a different member the second time
c- Has been separated by at least one other item of business
d- Is seconded by a different member
Definition
a- Has in some respect become different
Term
What method of voting should the chair use in a large assembly to determine if a question
has obtained two-thirds of the votes cast?

a- Voice
b- Show of hands
c- Ballot
d- Rising
Definition
d- Rising
Term
Which of the following is not classified as a secondary motion?

a- original main motions
b- incidental main motions
c- motions that bring a question again before the assembly
d- all of the above
Definition
d- all of the above
Term
Which motion listed below has the lowest precedence or rank?

a- amend
b- main
c- adjourn
d- committ (or refer)
Definition
b- main
Term
During a meeting of your FFA chapter’s Finance Committee (composed of 8 members):

a- The chairman may make motions, discuss all matters, and vote on all motions
b- Members may make a motion to set the number of debates allowed
c- The chairman may enter into discussions and only vote to make or break a tie
d- A secretary must be elected to report the committee’s actions to the chapter
Definition
a- The chairman may make motions, discuss all matters, and vote on all motions
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