Correct Chapter Conductiong Questions

Front 1

Describe the characteristics that make up an ideal presiding officer

Back 1

An ideal presiding officer possesses the following characteristics:

1. Willingness to work
2.Self Confidence
3.Ability to learn parliamentary procedure
4. Well developed voice
5.Neat Appearance
6.fair and impartial judgment
7.Skill in leading people

Front 2

What qualifications should one have to be on a chapter conducting team?

Back 2

Members selected to be on a chapter conducting team should possess the following qualifications:

1. Willingness to work
2. Capability of learning parliamentary procedure
3.Team spirit
4. Well developed Voice
5. Calmness and self confidence

Front 3

What is the purpose of Presenting a motion?

Back 3

The purpose of presenting a motion is to bring an item of business before the chapter for consideration and action.

Front 4

What steps must be completed to present an item of business?

Back 4

The following steps must be completed to present an item of business.

1.Rising and addressing the president or chair
2. Recognition by the president or chair
3. Presenting the motion
4. seconding the motion
5. statement of the question by the president or chair

Front 5

What is the proper terminology to use when putting the question?

Back 5

The proper terminology to use when putting the question, or taking the vote is:

"Those supporting the motion that.. say aye. Those opposed say no

OR

"Those in favor of the motion that.. raise your hand. Those opposed raise your hand."

Front 6

When does a vote go into effect?

Back 6

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 results.

Front 7

What happens to a motion if the vote results in a tie?

Back 7

A tie vote means that a motion is lost, assuming the motion requires a majority vote.

Front 8

What is the purpose of a main motion?

Back 8

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

Front 9

Is a main motion debatable? Amendable?

Back 9

A main motion is always debatable and amendable

Front 10

Does a main motion require a second? Majority vote?

Back 10

A main motion requires a second and a majority vote

Front 11

what is the proper terminology to use in stating a main motion?

Back 11

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

Front 12

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

Back 12

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

Front 13

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

Back 13

The motion to lay on the table is undebatable and unamendable

Front 14

Does the motion to lay on the table require a second? Majority vote?

Back 14

The motion to lay on the table requires a second and a majority vote

Front 15

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

Back 15

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

Front 16

What is the purpose of the previous question?

Back 16

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

Front 17

When the previous question is called for without qualifications, to what question does it apply?

Back 17

If the previous question is called for without qualifications, only the immediately pending question is affected

Front 18

is the previous question debatable? Amendable?

Back 18

The previous question is undebatable and unamendable

Front 19

What vote is necessary to call the previous question

Back 19

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

Front 20

When may a vote on the previous question be reconsidered?

Back 20

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

Front 21

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

Back 21

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

Front 22

Is the motion to refer debatable? amendable?

Back 22

The motion to refer is debatable and amendable

Front 23

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

Back 23

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

Front 24

When a motion is referred to a committee, what happens to the amendment or amendments that are pending to the main motion?

Back 24

When a motion is referred to a committee, the amendment or amendments that are pending to the main motion are also referred

Front 25

What is the correct terminology to use when referring a motion to a committee?

Back 25

The correct teminology to use when referring a motion to a committee is:

"I move that we refer the motion that...to a committee." OR "to a committee consisting of..." OR "to a special committee on..." OR "to the standing committee"

Front 26

What is the purpose of an amendment?

Back 26

The purpose of an amendment is to modify the motion that is under consideration

Front 27

When may an amendment be offered to a motion?

Back 27

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

Front 28

In what ways may a motion be amended?

Back 28

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

Front 29

What is the proper terminology to use in stating an amendment?

Back 29

The proper terminology to use in stating an amendment is:

"I move to amend the main motion by..."
OR
"I move to amend the amendment by..."

Front 30

Is the motion to amend debatable? Amendable?

Back 30

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

Front 31

Does an amendment require a second? Majority vote?

Back 31

An amendment requires a second and a majority vote.

Front 32

What is the purpose of a point of order?

Back 32

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 33

Does a point of order require a second? A vote?

Back 33

A point of order does not require a second. A point of order does not require a vote, unless it is referred to the chapter for a decision

Front 34

Is a point of order debatable? Amendable?

Back 34

A point of order is undebatable and unamendable

Front 35

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

Back 35

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

Front 36

What is the purpose of an appeal?

Back 36

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

Front 37

What happens if the vote on an appeal results in a tie?

Back 37

If the vote on an appeal results in a tie, the chair is sustained.

Front 38

Does an appeal require a second? Majority vote?

Back 38

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

Front 39

Is an appeal debatable? Amendable?

Back 39

An appeal is debatable except in cases where it relates to indecorum (improper conduct), priority of business, or deviation from the rules of speaking. An appeal is unamendable.

Front 40

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

Back 40

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 41

What is the purpose of suspending the rules?

Back 41

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

Front 42

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

Back 42

A majority vote is required to suspend the rules

A 2/3rds vote is required to suspend a previously adopted order of business.

Front 43

is the motion to suspend debatable? Amendable?

Back 43

The motion to suspend is undebatable and unamendable

Front 44

May a rule be suspended by unanimous (general) consent? explain.

Back 44

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 45

what is the purpose of a division of the assembly?

Back 45

The purpose of a division of the assembly is to determine the accuracy of a vote, especially when taken by voice or by show of hands

Front 46

When must a member request a division?

Back 46

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

Front 47

Must a division recieve a second? a vote?

Back 47

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

Front 48

Is a division debatable? Amendable?

Back 48

A division is undebatable and unamendable

Front 49

May a division be reconsidered?

Back 49

A division cannot be reconsidered

Front 50

How may nominations be made?

Back 50

Nominations may be made by a committee or from the floor by a member. Even when a nominating committee is used, nominations may be made by members when the floor is open for further nominations

Front 51

How may nominations be closed? Reopened?

Back 51

Nominations may be closed by a two-thirds vote or by unanimous- general consent on the motion to close nominations. Nominations may be reopened by a majority vote on the motion to reopen nominations.

Front 52

Does a nomination require a second? A vote?

Back 52

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

Front 53

In what order are candidates voted upon following their nomination?

Back 53

candidates are voted upon in the order in which they were nominated

Front 54

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

Back 54

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

Front 55

What is the purpose of a parliamentary inquiry?

Back 55

The purpose of a parliamentary inquiry is to permit a member to gain parliamentary information

Front 56

Is a second required to a parliamentary inquiry? a vote?

Back 56

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

Front 57

Is a parliamentary inquiry debatable? amendable?

Back 57

A parliamentary inquiry is undebatable and unamandable

Front 58

Must one recieve recognition to make a parliamentary inquiry?

Back 58

Recognition is not necessary to make a parliamentary inquiry, and the parliamentary inquiry may interupt a speaker.

Front 59

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

Back 59

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

Front 60

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

Back 60

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

Front 61

Is a leave to withdraw debatable? Amendable?

Back 61

A leave to withdraw is undebatable and unamendable

Front 62

What vote is necessary to permit one to withdraw a motion?

Back 62

A motion after having been stated by the president may be withdrawn by a majority vote of the chapter

Front 63

May a motion be withdrawn after voting has commenced?

Back 63

A motion cannot be withdrawn after voting has commenced

Front 64

What is the purpose of the motion to adjourn?

Back 64

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

Front 65

When may a motion to adjourn be offered?

Back 65

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 verrifying 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 66

Is the motion to adjourn debatable? Amendable?

Back 66

The motion to adjourn, when unqualified, is undebatable and unamendable

Front 67

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

Back 67

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

Front 68

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

Back 68

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

Front 69

When may a tabled motion be taken from the table?

Back 69

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

Front 70

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

Back 70

The motion to take from the table is undebatable and unamendable

Front 71

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

Back 71

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

Front 72

What is the purpose of the motion to reconsider?

Back 72

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 73

Which members are eligible to offer the motion to reconsider?

Back 73

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

Front 74

Is the motion to reconsider debatable? amendable?

Back 74

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

Front 75

Does the motion to reconsider require a second? majority vote?

Back 75

The motion to reconsider requires a second and a majority vote

Front 76

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

Back 76

The correct terminology in asking that a motion be reconsidered is:

"I move to reconsider the vote on the motion that.... I VOTED ON THE PREVAILING SIDE"

Front 77

What is the purpose of the motion to rescind?

Back 77

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

Front 78

What vote is required to rescind an item of business?

Back 78

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 79

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

Back 79

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

Front 80

What is the proper procedure for adopting an order of business?

Back 80

The proper procedure for adopting an order of business is to present a main motion to adopt a certain order of business. Adopting an order of business may be done by unanimous (general) consent

Front 81

What vote is required to adopt an order of business?

Back 81

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

Front 82

What is the proper procedure for considering business items out of order after an order of business has been adopted?

Back 82

Two different methods for considering business items out of order after an order of business has been adopted are:

a. Suspend the rules with a two-thirds vote

b. lay on the table each item of business untill the desired item is reached

Front 83

What are the two classes of committees most frequintly used in FFA chapters?

Back 83

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

Front 84

Who may call committee meetings?

Back 84

Committee meetings may be called by the chairperson of the committee or by any two of it's members.

Front 85

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

Back 85

Parliamentary rules differ in small committee meetings in the following ways:

a. It is not necesssary for a member to rise and address the chair prior to presenting motions 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 86

when a committee report contains recommendations, what disposition should made of the report

Back 86

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 87

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

Back 87

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

Front 88

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

Back 88

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

Front 89

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

Back 89

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 chaper will act.

Front 90

After a treasurer's report has been presented, should a copy of the report be filed? if yes with whom?

Back 90

Yes. After a treasurer's report has been presented, copies of the report should be filed with the auditing committee and the secretary.

Front 91

What major items should be contained in a treasurer's report?

Back 91

A treasurer's report should contain the following major items:

a. Date of report
b. Balance on hand at date of last report
c. Reciepts since last report
d. Disbursments since last report
e. Present balance
f. Treasurer's signiture

Front 92

How is the reading of the minutes requested?

Back 92

The reading of the minutes is usually requested by the president stating:

"We will now have the minutes of the previous meeting"

Front 93

Is it necessary for the president to sign the minutes after they have been approved by the chapter?

Back 93

Following the approval of the minutes, they should be signed by the president