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25 Cards in this Set
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used when there is a parliamentary error |
Point of Order |
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used to end the meeting |
adjourn |
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agenda |
order of business |
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1 tap of the gavel |
sit, after vote, after adjourn |
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suspend the rules |
temporarily ignores a rule |
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main motion |
"I move...." |
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amendment |
used to change a motion |
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3 ways you can amend a motion |
striking out, addition, substitution |
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refer to a committee |
used to create a smaller group to research further on a motion |
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used to end debate |
previous question |
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majority vote |
1 more than half of the group agrees |
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2/3 vote |
2/3 of the group agrees; used on votes that limit your rights |
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2 taps of the gavel |
calls meeting to order |
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3 taps of the gavel |
stand up |
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series of taps |
restore order |
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presiding officer |
should be fair and impartial |
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gavel |
symbol of authority |
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Robert's Rules of Order |
book that governs Parliamentary Procedure |
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Parliamentary Procedure |
a systematic way to run a business meeting |
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how many people can speak at a time during parliamentary procedure |
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1 |
items of business that can be on the floor at one time |
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Point of Order |
motion where you DO NOT have to recognized to speak |
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debatable |
motion can be discussed |
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amendable |
motion can be changed |
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second |
allows motion to move forward so that it can eventually be voted upon |
