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- 1. Multiple Choice
If Jordan thinks it is time to close the meeting, she moves to
refer to a committee.
adjourn
amend
suspend the rules.
- 2. Multiple Choice
Sam believes that Aaronis discussing a motion that is not debatable. To correct this mistake, Sam should:
call for a division.
rise to a point of order.
move to adjourn.
move to amend.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Prior to the FFA meeting, Emma makes a list of things that will be done during the business meeting. Which is she preparing?
Minutes
Agenda
Treasurer’s report
Committee report
- 4. Multiple Choice
Ryanmoved to sell candy to raise money for scholarships. Melissa wants to sell flowers. To change the motion, Melissa moves to:
amend
adjourn
appeal
argue
- 5. Multiple Choice
The president calls for a voice vote on a main motion and announces that the motion passes. If a member doesn't feel it was fair they can call for a counted vote. They should
amend the motion.
call for a division.
suspend the rules
rise to a point of order
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which principle of parliamentary law helps prevent confusion and makes conducting business easier to understand?
Students can tell teachers what to do.
Only one item is addressed at a time.
The minority rules on all questions.
The chairperson always gets his/her way.
- 7. Multiple Choice
The major advantage of using parliamentary procedure in a business meeting is that:
a small minority can control the meeting and ensure they get their way.
students learn how the courts work and how to beat parole restrictions.
teachers have more control over meetings and the FFA becomes their organization.
business is conducted in an organized, formal, and efficient manner.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Giving all members the opportunity to make, second, discuss, and vote on motions is an example of which parliamentary procedure principle?
The chairperson is the boss.
The majority rules.
Only one item is considered at a time.
Rights of the minority are protected.
- 9. Multiple Choice
To conduct official business using well-defined rules and procedures so that all members can participate, the organization uses:
threats
parliamentary procedure.
harassment
consensus.
- 10. Multiple Choice
During a business meeting, Romero moved to enter a float in the homecoming parade. Before action can be taken, the motion must be:
seconded
referred to a committee.
defeated
amended
- 11. Multiple Choice
If a member states, "I rise to a point of order", who would decide if there has been an error made?
Secreatary
Presiding officer
Parliamentarian
Treasurer
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which type of motion is presenting a new idea?
amend
previous questions
main
second
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which type of motionlets a small group continue to discuss a main motion for the whole group?
Lay on the table
Refer to committee
suspend the rules
previous question
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which motion causes a group to stop discussion or debate and proceed to vote on the main motion?
previous question
suspend the rules
amend
adjourn
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which of the following motions requires 2/3 majority vote
adjourn
point of order
suspend the rules
lay on the table
- 16. Multiple Choice
When the presiding officer taps the gavel three times it is to tell the group to...
rise
sit
be quiet
go home
- 17. Multiple Choice
When the gavel is tapped one time is tells the group to...
rise
sit
stand
adjourn
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which vote should be used to make sure that every member has cast a vote?
Standing
Voice
Secret ballot
roll call
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