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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat is parliamentary procedure?A procedure to authorize an officer to make a decision.A set of rules for running a successful meeting.A way to give rights to the most important people.A set of rules that only officers must follow in a meeting.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a proper way to vote during a meeting?VoiceVisualBallotJump out of your seat and shout out your vote
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat is an Adjourn Meeting used for?To take a breakTo postpone until tomorrowTo end the current meeting
- 4. Multiple ChoiceStrong group discussion and interaction leads to __________________.strong decisions made by the group.weak decisions made by the group.unhappy members.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceOne more than half of the voting body is known as the:MajorityMinorityPrevailing2/3
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a main motion used for?A main motion is used to begin a meeting.A main motion is used to end a meeting.A main motion is used to start the voting process.A main motion is a means of introducing business to a meeting.
- 7. Multiple Choice2 taps of the gavel meansAll RiseCall to OrderBe seated, announce vote
- 8. Multiple Choice1 tap of the gavel meansAll rise.Call to order.Be seated, announce vote.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceTo ___________ means to end a meeting.AmendDebateAdjournSecond
- 10. Multiple ChoiceA series of taps in the middle of the meeting indicatesCall to orderAll RiseRestore order
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the definition of the "chair?"Presiding OfficerEveryone agreesAgenda for the meetingTo change a motion
- 12. Multiple ChoiceHow do you state a main motion?Madam President, I would like to...
Madam President, I move to ...
Madam President, I think we should...
Madam President, I motion that we...
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat are subsidiary motions?Motions that arise from another question.Motions that alter, change, or dispose of main motions.Motions that take precedence over all other questions.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceTo discuss a motion is to ____________ a motion.SecondSustainAdjournDebate
- 15. Multiple ChoiceSubstitution, Subtraction, and Addition are three ways that you can ___________ a motion.appealamendcancelvoid
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is not included in the process of debate after a motion is made?Raise concerns about a motionPersuade others to vote one way or anotherProvide information about motionEveryone sharing their opinion all at once
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat is an Amend Motion used for?To modify a main motionTo change the agenda for the dayTo allow members to overrule the chair
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThey Key to Parliamentary Procedure is ___________________.the debates.the chairperson.learning and using motions.
- 19. Multiple ChoiceA motion used to increase or decrease debate time or discussion is called a ______ motion.Amend DebateLimit / Extend DebateLimitingRules of Debate
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a classified type of motion?
PrivilegedSubsidiaryMainSpecialty - 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the definition of "amend?"Closely related toTo change a main motionDiscussion of a motionEveryone agrees
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the definition of the "floor?"Presiding officerAgenda for the meetingAny place other than the chair from which business arisesClosely related to
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