Parli Pro

Front 1

Describe the standard descriptive characteristics for fix the time to which to adjourn that relate to
1 debate
2 amending
3 reconsidering

Back 1

1 undebatable
2 Amendable
3 Can be reconsidered

Front 2

Describe the standard descriptive characteristics for fix a time to which to adjourn that relate to
1 seconding
2 voting
3 if it can be made when another member has the floor

Back 2

1 requires a second
2 a majority vote is required for adoption
3 cannot be made when another member has the floor

Front 3

Describe the standard descriptive characteristics for the fix the time to which to adjourn that relate to debate amending and reconsidering if it is moved when no question is pending
1 what class of motion is it?
2 is it debatable
3 is it amendable

Back 3

1Main motions
2 yes
3yes

Front 4

Name three undebatable subsidiary motions. The motion to fix the time to which to adjourn takes presidency over

Back 4

Lay on the table
previous question
limit or extend limits of debate

Front 5

Name three debatable subsidiary motions. the motion to fix the time to which to adjourn takes precedence over

Back 5

1postponed to a different time or definitely
2commit or refer
3amend
4postponed indefinitely

Front 6

Name 3 ways fix the time to which to adjourn can be amended

Back 6

Date
hour
place

Front 7

The following questions relate to the rules of presidence for fix the time to which to adjourn
1. Name two subsidiary motions that it yields to
2. Explain the circumstances that fix a time to which to adjourn can be made if the Assembly has moved to adjourn

Back 7

1. Amend and previous question
2. It can be moved provided that the chair has not announced that the meeting is adjourned

Front 8

1. Name two objectives of the motion to fix the time to which to adjourn
2. What effect does fix the time to which to adjourn have on the present meeting

Back 8

1. To set the time for a future meeting to continue the present meeting and to set a place for a future meeting to continue the present meeting
2. It will have no effect on the present meeting

Front 9

Describe the standard descriptive characteristics for the fix the time to which to adjourn if it is moved when no question is pending that relate to
1. voting
2. seconding
3. reconsidering

Back 9

1. Majority vote required
2. Must be seconded
3. May be reconsidered

Front 10

The following three questions relate to the motion to fix the time to which to adjourn
1. Name a motion it can be applied to
2. Name a subsidiary motion that can be applied to it
3. What motion would be made to prevent an amendment to it

Back 10

1. It cannot be applied to any motion 2. amend or previous question
3. previous question

Front 11

Except in small boards and committees when is the presiding officer allowed to vote

Back 11

1. To cause a tie
2. To break a tie
3. When the vote is by ballot

Front 12

1. After stating the question who should the chair turn toward to determine which member is to speak first
2. How many times should the chair allow a member to speak on the same motion on the same day
3. How can the presiding officer enter into a debate at a regular meeting

Back 12

1. The maker of the motion
2. Twice
3. The presiding officer leaves the chair until the pending business is finished

Front 13

After a debatable motion is made and seconded what statements may the chair make after restating the motion to invite debate

Back 13

1. Are you ready for the question
2. Is there any debate
3. The chair may ask the maker of the motion if he wishes to speak first

Front 14

After debate has concluded on a motion what steps are taken by the chair

Back 14

1. The Chairman asked are you ready for the question question or is there any further debate
2. Then the chair takes a vote on the pending motion

Front 15

Explain the meaning of the following
1. previous question
2. Division of a question
3. Question

Back 15

1. A motion used to stop debate and making subsidiary motions except lay on the table
2. A motion used to separate a main motion or an amendment in two parts to be voted on individually
3. Used interchangeably with the word motion

Front 16

Robert's Rules of Order newly revised recommends the use of the gavel during a meeting under 3 circumstances what are they

Back 16

1. An adjournment of a meeting
2. A recess
3. Slight breaches of order

Front 17

Using the motion to postpone to a certain time as an example how would the chair explain the differences between
1. Stating the question and putting the question question
2. For a voice vote on the motion to postpone to a certain time which side is the vote taken on first the affirmative or the negative

Back 17

1. For stating the question the chair states the motion to postpone to a certain time and indicates it is open to debate

in putting the question the chair puts the main motion to postpone to a certain time to a vote
2. Affirmative