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Parliamentry Procedure
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Agriculture
9th Grade
07/23/2008

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Term
In order to move the previous question, an FFA member must be recognized by the chair-yes or no?
Definition
Yes
Term
What is the purpose of the motion to lay on the table?
Definition
The purpose of the motion to lay on the table is to delay action on the motion.
Term
The chairperson should strive to be as impartial as possible. Voting only if it will change the result. The question is when may the chairperson vote?
Definition
To make or break a tie.
Term
Which officer is in charge of planning public information and programs with loval radio, television, newspapers, and service clubs, and making use of other opportunities to tell the FFA story?
Definition
The Reporter
Term
What vote is required for the previous quesiton to pass
Definition
2/3 vote
Term
Which officer attends to preparing and posting the agenda for chapter meetings?
Definition
Secretary
Term
Does the motion to lay on the table requre a second?
Definition
Yes, a second is required.
Term
Which officer represents the chapter in public relations and official functions?
Definition
The President
Term
What type of motion is parliamentary inquiry?
Definition
Incidental
Term
When should a FFA member rise to a point of order?
Definition
When a error has been made in conducting business according to the rules of parliamentary procedure.
Term
What vote is required for parlimentary inquiry?
Definition
There is NO vote taken for a parlimentary inquiry.
Term
What is the purpose of parliamentary inquiry?
Definition
The purpose of parliamentary inquiry is to anwer a member's question regarding the process of parl. pro or the rules of pari. law.
Term
Which officer is in charge of collecting dues?
Definition
The Treasurer
Term
Which officer takes charge of the candidates for degree ceremonies and is in charge of an FFA Chapter's equipment and supplies?
Definition
Sentinel
Term
Which officer presides over chapter meetings according to the rules of parliamentary procedure?
Definition
The President
Term
What are the 5 meanings for 1 tap of the gavel?
Definition
1. Be seated
2. Adjornment of the meeting
3. Announcement of passage of a motion
4. Announcement of rejection of a motion
5. Call for orde
Term
Can you interrupt the chairperson or the person speaking to rise to parliamentary inquiry?
Definition
Yes
Term
Which officer is in charge of planning public information programs with loval radio, television, newspapers, and service clubs, and making use of other opportunities to tell teh FFA story?
Definition
The Reporter
Term
Three taps of the gavel is a signal for all FFA members to do what?
Definition
Stand during opening and closing ceremonies.
Term
When referring a motion to a committee, there are four things that should be included in the motion. What are they?
Definition
1. State number of members on committee
2. Method of selecting members
3. Action to be taken
4. When to report back.
Term
Which officer assumes the duties of the president if he/she is not in attendance at the meeting?
Definition
Vice President
Term
When should an FFA member call for division of the house?
Definition
To request a visible vote on a motion
hen a voice vote fails to show clearly
Whether the vote was affirmative or negative. Division can only be called after the chair has announced the vote.
Term
What is the purpose of Parliamentary Procedure?
Definition
To transact business in an orderly manner.It brings order out of what might be disorder It makes it possible for the will of the majority to prevail;yet, it also protects the rights of the minority
Term
What type of motion is to move the previous question?
Definition
Subsidiary
Term
Which officer supervises all chapter committees?
Definition
The Vice President
Term
Two taps of the gavel signals what?
Definition
Calls the Meeting to Order
Term
Is the motion to lay on the table debatable?
Definition
No.
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