Multiple Choice
Identify
the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers
the question.
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1.
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Two
purposes of parliamentary procedure are to
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a.
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assure minority rights and majority rule
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b.
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make
sure members can debate an issue as long as they like and assure
majority rule
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c.
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assure
minority rights and plurality of votes
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d.
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take up time in seminars and give the FFA another
contest to compete in
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2.
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When
several people call the word Question from the floor during
debate on a motion, it means
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a.
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they
are ready to vote on the question
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b.
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they want the chair to answer a question for them
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c.
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they
want someone to put a question on the floor
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d.
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they want the chair to ask someone to put a new
motion on the floor
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3.
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When
can the presiding officer NOT vote?
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a.
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when her vote will make a tie
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c.
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when she is not presiding
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b.
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when
her vote will break a tie
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d.
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whenever
any vote is taken
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4.
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The
purpose of a main motion is to
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a.
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give the group something to discuss
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b.
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propose
action by the group
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c.
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keep other business off the floor until the first
item is finished
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d.
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declare action
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5.
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In
what order should the group vote on a motion, an amendment to the main
motion and an amendment to the amendment if all are on the floor at
the same time?
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a.
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main
motion first; amendment second; and amendment to the amendment
last
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b.
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main
motion last; amendment second; and amendment to the amendment
first
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c.
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main
motion last; amendment first; and amendment to the amendment
second
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d.
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main
motion first; amendment last; and amendment to the amendment
second
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6.
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What
is the usual purpose of referring a motion to a committee?
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a.
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to
obtain more detailed information before voting
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b.
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to postpone the motion so more urgent business
may be discussed
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c.
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to allow a committee to take action for the group
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d.
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to postpone a motion so that it might be passed
or defeated in committee
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7.
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What
happens when a member rises to a point of order and no one seconds it?
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a.
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it
dies for lack of a second
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b.
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the chair asks for a second
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c.
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the
member must appeal for a second
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d.
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nothing, it is not supposed to be seconded
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8.
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A
motion to refer to a committee may
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a.
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specify the number of members appointed
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b.
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state
how the members will be appointed
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c.
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give special instructions
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d.
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all
of the above
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9.
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Why
does an appeal from the decision of the chair require a second?
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a.
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to
make sure there will be someone to debate
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b.
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to keep the chair from having too much power
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c.
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to
make sure at least two people think there is a problem
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d.
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a second is NOT required
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10.
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Why
is the motion appeal from the decision of the chair an
important safeguard?
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a.
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to
make sure there will be someone to debate
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b.
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to keep the chair from having too much power
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c.
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to
make sure at least two people think there is a problem
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d.
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it keeps the members in control
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11.
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What
should the chair say when a member says, I rise to a point of
order?
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a.
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You
are out of order
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b.
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State your point
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c.
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All
those in favor say Aye
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d.
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How
can I help you?
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12.
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Which
is a way a motion CANNOT be amended?
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a.
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striking words
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b.
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adding
words
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c.
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changing words to a negative of the original meaning
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d.
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striking and adding words
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13.
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What
can you do if you rise to a point of order and the chair rules against
you?
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a.
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rise
to a point of order again
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c.
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demand
a recount
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b.
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appeal from the decision of the chair
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d.
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call for a division of the house
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14.
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What
vote is needed when a member rises to a point of order?
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a.
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majority
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c.
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plurality
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b.
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two-thirds
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d.
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none
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15.
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Who
can move to reconsider a motion?
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a.
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any member who voted on the original motion
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b.
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a
member who was on the losing side
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c.
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a member who was on the prevailing side
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d.
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the
person who moved the original motion or the person who seconded
it
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16.
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Which
of the motions can be considered a privileged motion or a main motion
depending on the circumstances under which it was made?
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a.
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motion to reconsider
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c.
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motion to refer to a committee
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b.
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motion
to take from the table
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d.
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motion
to adjourn
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17.
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What
happens if there is no second to a main motion?
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a.
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it dies
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b.
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the chair must try to persuade a member to second
the motion
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c.
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the member who made the motion must appeal for
a second
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d.
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the motion is declared postponed
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18.
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Suppose
a member is talking about fundraising, but is not yet ready to put a
motion before the group, when another member is recognized and moves
to go to Crystal Lake for spring break. What should the chairperson
do or say?
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a.
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Declare the second member out of order
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b.
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Is
there a second
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c.
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Ask the second member to wait until the first member
puts a motion on the floor
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d.
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Ask the member to sit down
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19.
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Suppose
a member does not know anything about parliamentary procedure and they
ramble on for a long period trying to talk the group into buying a new
flag. What should the chairperson say to initiate action?
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a.
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Sit
down. It is obvious you do not know parliamentary procedure.
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b.
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Is
there a second to this motion?
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c.
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Would you like to put that in the form of a motion?
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d.
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Thank you. You may sit down.
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20.
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Which
of the following is allowed?
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a.
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an amendment to an amendment
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b.
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an
amendment to an amendment to an amendment
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c.
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an amendment to an amendment to an amendment to
an amendment
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d.
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all the above
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21.
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What
method of amending a motion is NOT allowed?
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a.
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by adding words
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b.
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by
striking words
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c.
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by striking out and inserting words
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d.
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by
changing the motion from positive to negative action
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22.
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Who
can move to reconsider a motion?
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a.
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any member who voted on the original motion
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b.
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a
member who was on the losing side
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c.
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a member who was on the prevailing side
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d.
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the
person who moved the original motion or the person who seconded
it
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23.
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When
a division of the house is called for, the vote is never taken by
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secrete
ballot
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c.
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raising
of hands
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b.
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voice
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d.
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standing
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24.
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In
parliamentary procedure, the Chair refers to
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a.
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place
to sit
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c.
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the
presiding officer
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b.
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the parliamentarian
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d.
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the president
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25.
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A
female president should be addressed as __________during an official
business meeting.
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a.
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madam
president
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c.
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madam
presider
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b.
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official presider
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d.
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Madam chair
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26.
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Committees
are often given ______ if the group trusts their judgement to conduct
business in the name of the organization.
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a.
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caucus
power
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c.
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group
authority
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b.
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power to act
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d.
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parliamentary power
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27.
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To
call the assembly to order at the beginning or the meeting the Chair
should use ___ tap(s) of the gavel.
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a.
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1
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c.
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3
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b.
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2
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d.
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several sharp
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28.
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What
vote on a motion is needed if passage would limit members rights to
debate?
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a.
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majority
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c.
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plurality
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b.
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two-thirds
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d.
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none
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29.
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What
does it mean when a member moves the previous question during debate?
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a.
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I
want everyone to know I am ready to vote
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b.
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I want to ask a question about the motion just
prior to the current motion
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c.
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I want to discuss the motion that was on the floor
just prior to the current motion
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d.
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I want a formal vote on ending debate and voting
on the motion on the floor
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30.
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The
appeal from the decision of the chair is
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a.
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Amendable
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c.
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Not debatable
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b.
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Does
not require a second
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d.
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Requires
a majority vote
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31.
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A
parliamentary inquiry
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a.
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Does not receive recognition from the chair
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b.
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Enables
members to question each other
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c.
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Is only allowed during debate
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d.
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Is
a privileged motion
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32.
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A(n)
___________ motion takes precedence over a Subsidiary motion.
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a.
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Main
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c.
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Unclassified
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b.
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Incidental
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d.
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Unprivileged
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33.
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Division of the Question
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a.
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Does not require a second
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c.
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Requires a 2/3 vote
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b.
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Can
be reconsidered
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d.
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Is
amendable
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34.
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When
a person has the floor, he or she
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a.
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Runs to the front of the room
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b.
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Has
received recognition from the chair to speak
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c.
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Stands up without recognition and speaks
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d.
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Is waiting for recognition from the chair
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35.
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When
recognized, the member begins the motion with
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a.
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I make a motion…
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c.
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I move to….
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b.
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I
think that….
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Mr./Mdm.
President, I move to….
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36.
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A
motion to reconsider a motion is
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a.
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Made by any member of the quorum
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b.
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Requires
a 2/3 vote
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c.
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Is
usually brought up at later meetings
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d.
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Must be made by a member on the prevailing
side
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37.
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The
________ prepares the agenda for each meeting and keeps an accurate
record of the actions taken by the group.
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a.
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President
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c.
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Secretary
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b.
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Sentinel
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d.
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Reporter
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38.
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Suppose that a motion is under consideration, but the chapter is
not ready to vote on it. Which motion could be used to delay action
on the motion?
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a.
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Postpone
definitely
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c.
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Refer
to Committee
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b.
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Lay on Table
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d.
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All of the above
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39.
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___________
motions arise out of another question which is pending
and should be decided before any other business is taken up.
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a.
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Privileged
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c.
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Subsidiary
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b.
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Incidental
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d.
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Main
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40.
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Which
of the following is not a privileged motion?
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a.
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Fix time to which to adjourn
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c.
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Previous question
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b.
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Call
for the orders of the day
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d.
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Adjourn
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41.
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Call
for the orders of the day
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a.
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Is a demand that the assembly conform to
its program or order of business.
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b.
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Requires the Secretary to read out the agenda
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c.
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Enables the presiding officer to amend the
agenda
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d.
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Is a request to rearrange the agenda
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42.
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The
_________ motion is used to prevent parliamentary laws by the chair
or other members.
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a.
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Suspend
the rules
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c.
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Rise
to the point of order
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b.
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Appeal
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d.
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Reconsider
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43.
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When
a motion is postponed indefinitely, the motion
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a.
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Can be brought up at the same meeting
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c.
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Does
not require a second
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b.
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Essentially is killed
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d.
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Is amendable
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44.
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When
you want the assembly to vote on whether to bring an issue to an immediate
vote you should call for
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a.
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Previous
Question
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c.
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Limit
Debate
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b.
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Point of Order
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d.
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Parliamentary Inquiry
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45.
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Why
does a motion to suspend the rules require a 2/3s vote?
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a.
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To
ensure majority rules
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b.
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To ensure minority rights
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c.
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Suspend
the rules does not require a 2/3s vote
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d.
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Because it limits the rights of the members
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46.
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The
______ serves as a nonvoting member of all committees.
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a.
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President
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c.
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Secretary
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b.
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Vice President
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d.
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Reporter
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47.
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Amendments are used to ______ a motion.
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a.
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Modify
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c.
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Delete
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b.
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Reverse
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d.
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Replace
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48.
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When
a member disagrees with the vote count, he may call
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a.
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Injustice
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c.
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Parliamentary
inquiry
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b.
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Division of the house
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d.
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Previous question
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49.
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If
a chairperson is doing something wrong, a member may call for
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a.
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Rescind
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c.
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Object
to the consideration
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b.
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Question of privilege
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d.
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Point of order
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50.
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Fix
time to which to adjourn
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a.
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Requires a two-thirds vote
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c.
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Requires a majority vote
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b.
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Is
not amendable
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d.
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Is
not reconsiderable
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