Chapter Conducting Questions

Front 1

Is a motion to adopt a report necessary when a committee report contains information only?

Back 1

If a committee report contains information only, it is not necessary to offer a motion to adopt the report.

Front 2

Which members are eligible to offer the motion to reconsider?

Back 2

The motion to reconsider must be made by a member who voted on the prevailing side, unless the vote was by ballot.

Front 3

After a committee report has been given, should a copy of the report be filed? If yes, with whom?

Back 3

Yes, a copy of each committee report should be filed with the secretary.

Front 4

When a committee report contains recommendations, what disposition should be made of the report?

Back 4

When a committee report contains recommendations, a motion to accept the report should be offered. If the motion passes, the chapter assumes responsibility for the report.

Front 5

May a motion be withdrawn after voting has commenced?

Back 5

A motion cannot be withdrawn after voting has commenced.

Front 6

When may a tabled motion be taken from the table?

Back 6

A motion can be taken from the table only if some business has been transacted since it was tabled.

Front 7

In what ways may a motion be amended?

Back 7

A motion may be amended by striking out words, inserting words, or by striking out and inserting words?

Front 8

Does a main motion require a second? Majority vote?

Back 8

A main motion requires a second and a majority vote.

Front 9

What is the correct terminology to use when appealing from the decision of the chair?

Back 9

The correct terminology to use when appealing from the decision of the chair is: Mr. Mdm. President, I appeal from the decision of the chair.

Front 10

What are the two classes of committees most frequently used in FFA chapters.

Back 10

Standing committees or special committees are the two classes of committees most frequently used in FFA chapters.

Front 11

If the proposer of a motion modifies it in any way, may the seconder withdraw his/her second.

Back 11

If the proposer of a motion modifies it in any way after it receives a second, the seconder may withdraw his/her second.

Front 12

Is the treasurer's report acted upon by the chapter? Why or why not?

Back 12

A financial report from the treasurer is not acted upon by the chapter. Such a report is for information only it will later be checked by an auditing committee which will make a report upon which the chapter will act.

Front 13

May a division be reconsidered?

Back 13

A division cannot be reconsidered.

Front 14

How do parliamentary rules differ in small committee meetings from those in regular chapter meetings?

Back 14

Parliamentary rules differ in small committee meetings in the following ways:
a. It is not necessary for a member to rise and address the chair prior to presenting a motion or speaking.
b. The chair does not rise to put the question or leave the chair to speak or present motions.
c. It is not necessary for one to second motions.

Front 15

Must a divison receive a second? A vote?

Back 15

A division does not require a second. A vote is not required to order a standing vote.

Front 16

What happens to a pending amendment if the main motion is tabled?

Back 16

If a main motion is tabled, all amendments and other motions belonging to it are also tabled.

Front 17

How is the reading of the minutes requested?

Back 17

The reading of the minutes is usually requested by the president stating:
"We will now have the minutes of the previous meeting."

Front 18

Is a second required to a parliamentary inquiry? A Vote?

Back 18

A parliamentary inquiry does not require a second; a vote is not required.

Front 19

Does an amendment require a second? Majority vote?

Back 19

An amendment requires a second and a majority vote.

Front 20

What is the purpose of referring a motion to a committee?

Back 20

The purpose of referring a motion to a committee is to place the question temporarily in a committee.

Front 21

When may an amendment be offered to a motion?

Back 21

A member may offer an amendment to an amendable motion after the chair states the question and the member obtains the floor.

Front 22

What vote is required to suspend the rules? An adopted order of business?

Back 22

A majority vote is required to suspend the rules.
A 2/3rd's vote is required to suspend a previously adopted order of business.

Front 23

Under what condition is it not permissible to rescind an item of business?

Back 23

It is not permissible to rescind action that cannot be reversed.

Front 24

What is the purpose of an appeal?

Back 24

The purpose of an appeal is to obtain a decision from the chapter to a question on which the president has made a decision.

Front 25

Is the mostion to refer debatable? Amendable?

Back 25

The motion to refer is debatable and amendable.

Front 26

Is the motion to reconsider debatable? Amendable?

Back 26

The motion to reconsider is debatable if the question to be reconsidered is debatable. the motion to reconsider is unamendable.

Front 27

What is the purpose of the motion to reconsider?

Back 27

The purpose of the motion to reconsider is to permit the reconsidering of a vote previously taken on a motion and to again reconsider the question.

Front 28

When must a member request a divison?

Back 28

A member must request a division before another motion is stated. Recognition is not necessary and it may interrupt a speaker.

Front 29

What is the purpose of the motion to adjourn?

Back 29

The purpose of the motion to adjourn is to terminate (close) the meeting.

Front 30

Does the motion to take from the table require a second? A majority vote?

Back 30

The motion to take from the table requires a second and a majority vote.

Front 31

What vote is necessary to call the previous question?

Back 31

A two-thirds vote is necessary to call the previous question.

Front 32

Does an appeal require a second? Majority vote?

Back 32

An appeal requires a second and a majority vote to sustain the chair.

Front 33

Does the motion to refer require a second? Majority vote?

Back 33

The motion to refer requires a second and a majority vote.

Front 34

Is the motion to take from the table debatable? Amendable?

Back 34

The motion to take from the table is undebatable and unamendable.

Front 35

Whst vote is required to rescind an item of business?

Back 35

A majority vote is required to rescind an item of business if previous notice of the proposed action was given; otherwise a two-thirds vote is required.

Front 36

When may a motion to adjourn be offered?

Back 36

A motion to adjourn, when unqualified, is a privileged motion and may be offered at any time other than when the chapter is voting or verifying a vote unless the vote is by ballot. A motion to adjourn when qualified becomes a main motion and may be offered only when no other motion is before the chapter.

Front 37

Who may call committee meetings?

Back 37

Committee meetings may be called by the chairperson of the committee or by any two of its members.

Front 38

Is the motion to adjourn debatable? Amendable?

Back 38

The motion to adjourn when unqualified is undebatable and unamendable.

Front 39

Does a nomination require a second? What vote is required to elect?

Back 39

A nomination does not require a second. A majority vote is required to elect.

Front 40

What is the purpose of the motion to take from the table?

Back 40

The purpose of the motion to take from the table is to again bring the question before the chapter for further consideration.

Front 41

What is the purpose of the motion to rescind?

Back 41

The purpose of the motion to rescind is to cancel action taken by the chapter.

Front 42

Is a point of order debatable? Amendable?

Back 42

A point of order is undebatable and unamendable.

Front 43

When may a vote on the previous question be reconsidered?

Back 43

It may be reconsidered before the affirmative vote is taken on the pending question or questions.

Front 44

Is it proper for the president to call a member out of order?

Back 44

The president is duty bound to enforce correct rules of procedure and should call members out of order when they are in error.

Front 45

What is the purpose of the previous question?

Back 45

The purpose of the previosu question is to terminate discussion on the motion or motions before the chapter and to secure an immediate vote.

Front 46

When does a vote go into effect?

Back 46

A vote goes into effect following the announcement of the results of the voting. A tap of the gavel should follow the announcement of the reults.

Front 47

May the vote on a motion to close nominations be reconsidered?

Back 47

The vote on a motion to close nominations cannot be reconsidered.

Front 48

What is the purpose of the motion to lay on the table?

Back 48

The purpose of the motion to lay on the table is to temporarily delay action on an item of business.

Front 49

Is the motion to amend debatable? Amendable?

Back 49

The motion to amend to debatable when the motion to which it applies is debatable. Only an amendment of the first rank is amendable.

Front 50

When may the proposer of a motion withdraw it from the chapter?

Back 50

The proposer of a motion may withdraw it from the chapter before it is stated by the chair.

Front 51

Is the motion to suspend debatable? Amendable?

Back 51

The motion to suspend is undebatable and unamendable.

Front 52

Is the motion to lay on the table debatable? Amendable?

Back 52

The motion to lay on the table is undebatable and unamendable.

Front 53

What is the proper terminology to use in stating a main motion.

Back 53

The proper terminology to use in stating a main motion is: "I move that".

Front 54

What is the purpose of a main motion?

Back 54

The purpose of a main motion is to present an item of business for consideration and action by the chapter.

Front 55

What is the correct terminology to use in asking that a motion be reconsidered?

Back 55

The correct terminology to use in asking that a motion be reconsidered is: "I move to recsonider the vote on the motion that... I voted on the prevailing side."

Front 56

What vote is required to adopt an order of business?

Back 56

A majority vote is required to adopt an order of business when the question is put to the chapter.

Front 57

What is the purpose of a point of order?

Back 57

The purpose of a point of order is to enforce the rules by calling attention to a violation of the rules or a mistake in procedure.

Front 58

Is a parliamentary inquiry debatable? Amendable?

Back 58

A parliamentary inquiry is undebatable and unamendable.

Front 59

Is the previous question debatable? Amendable?

Back 59

The previous question is undebatable and unamendable.

Front 60

What is the purpose of suspending the rules?

Back 60

The purpose of suspending the rules is to permit that chapter to do something that cannot be done without violating its standing rules.

Front 61

In a chapter meeting, if the motion to adjourn carries, is the meeting dismissed immediately?

Back 61

In a chapter meeting, if the motion to adjourn carriers the meeting is not dismissed immediately. The closing ceremony should be performed because the motion to adjourn affects only the business session.

Front 62

May a rule be suspended by unanimous general consent? Explain.

Back 62

Unanimous general consent may be used to suspend a rule. This may be done by the chair stating, "Shall we suspend by unanimous general consent the standing rule of this chapter that?

Front 63

When may an amendment be offered to a motion?

Back 63

A member may offer an amendment to an amendable motion after the chair states the question and the member obtains the floor.