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25 Cards in this Set
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1. In case of a tie vote on a regular motion
a) must continue to vote until tie is broken b) tie vote passes c) tie vote does not pass d) presiding officer gets to vote twice on the motion |
c--A tied vote loses---basic rule is that “to win” must have majority of votes (cast or any special rules as to vote).
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2. Which is the correct ranking of precedence highest to lowest:
a) Chapter Bylaws, State Bylaws, National Bylaws b) State Bylaws, Chapter Bylaws, National Bylaws c) National Bylaws, State Bylaws, Chapter Bylaws d) None of these is correct |
c) National Bylaws, State Bylaws, Chapter Bylaws
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3. Where does Parliamentary Authority (such as RONR) correctly rank: highest to lowest
a) Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Parliamentary Authority b) Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, Parliamentary Authority c) Parliamentary Authority, Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws d) Parliamentary Authority, Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation |
a) Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Parliamentary Authority
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4. Which statement is completely true about the maker of a motion:
a) Can second, debate (for or against), vote on motion b) Can not second, can debate (for or against) and can vote on motion c) Can not second, can debate for but not against, and can vote against the motion d) None of the above is correct |
c) Can not second, can debate for but not against, and can vote against the motion
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5. Concerning the motion to “Postpone Indefinitely”:
a) Takes precedence over nothing except the main question to which it is applied b) Is debatable but not amendable c) Can be only applied to a main motion d) All of the above are true |
d) All of the above are true
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6. Concerning the motion to “Lay on the Table”
a) Can not be used to “kill” consideration of a motion b) If not “taken from the table” in timely manner, the motion is gone c) Ranks higher than “Previous Question” d) All of the above are true |
d) All of the above are true
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7. Concerning a regular main motion which has failed/lost on a vote
a) Can be presented again at the next meeting b) Can not be presented again for at least one-quarter of the year c) To be considered again must first “rescind” failed vote d) Only the President has the right to bring back the motion in the future |
a) Can be presented again at the next meeting
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8. Which statement is true about a Committee Report:
a) Should always be voted on to accept or reject b) If committee moves an action the motion does not require a formal second c) Must be presented to chair before being presented at the meeting d) Committees always have authority to proceed with their decisions |
b) If committee moves an action the motion does not require a formal second
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9. Which of the following is correct as to motion having passed. 100 members in the organization and 80 are present at the meeting.
a) Always requires at least a minimum vote of 41 votes in favor to pass b) on a vote of 10 in favor, 5 opposed, and 65 abstaining—motion passes c) always requires at least 51 votes to pass d) none of the answers are correct |
b) on a vote of 10 in favor, 5 opposed, and 65 abstaining—motion passes
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10. Concerning motion “to amend something previously adopted”
a) has same requirements as motion to “rescind” b) could be used to correct minutes previously approved c) how a member voted on original motion does not matter d) all of the answers above are correct |
d) all of the answers above are correct
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11. Concerning the motion to “Lay on the Table”—which is true
a) has very limited correct use b) is amendable and debatable c) ranks higher than the motion to Recess d) is usable to postpone to next meeting |
a) has very limited correct use
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12. Which statement best describes the powers of the presiding officer:
a) has absolute power to act for group and in conducting meetings b) can always over rule any member c) only has authority given them by members and governing documents d) can close debate at any time and decision can not be objected to |
c) only has authority given them by members and governing documents
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13. Complex motions are often presented in the form of a:
a) incidental main motion b) bylaws amendment c) resolution d) primary or secondary amendment |
c) resolution
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14. Concerning the motion to “Recess”:
a) as a privileged motion means immediately b) if presented as an “incidental main motion” is debatable and amendable c) may state in motion as to how long d) all of the above statements are true |
d) all of the above statements are true
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15. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE:
a) A call for Division of the Assembly requires a standing vote b) All rules including state law or state FFA Bylaws can be suspended by use of the motion to “suspend the rules” c) The motion “lay on the table” should not be used to postpone to next meeting d) The default for debate is 2 times for 10 minutes each time |
b) All rules including state law or state FFA Bylaws can be suspended by use of the motion to “suspend the rules”
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16. The motion: “Fix the Time to Which to Adjourn” has what purpose:
a) establish a time to continue the current meeting in order to complete business b) set time for ending the current session c) establish when the next regular monthly meetings will be held d) none of these is the purpose. |
a) establish a time to continue the current meeting in order to complete business
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17. Which of the following statements is the best answer about the motion to “Postpone Definitely” (to a certain time):
a) Intent is to delay consideration for any reason b) Can not postpone beyond next regular meeting that is within 3 months c) Debate is limited to postponing d) All answers are true |
d) All answers are true
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18. Which of the following group of motions has no rank within the group even though may be presented in a RONR table:
a) Privileged b) Incidental c) Subsidiary d) No group has ranking within the group |
b) Incidental
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19. Which of the following motions: requires a second, debatable, amendable, and requires a majority vote:
a) Adjourn b) Question of Privilege c) Lay on the Table d) Postpone Definitely |
d) Postpone Definitely
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20. A main motion and an amendment are both pending when a motion to Postpone Definitely is moved and adopted. What happens to the motion to amend
a) it is automatically adopted b) it is automatically lose c) only the amendment is postponed and the main motion is now pending d) the amendment is postponed along with the main motion |
d) the amendment is postponed along with the main motion
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21. All the following subsidiary motions can be amended except:
a) Lay on the Table b) Amend c) Postpone Definitely d) Refer to a Committee |
a) Lay on the Table
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22. A motion that remains tabled past the end of the next regular meeting:
a) should become an item of “Old Business” on the next meeting’s agenda b) dies---it is gone c) remains tabled until taken from the table by a motion d) is eligible to be rescinded |
b) dies---it is gone
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23. Which of the following is NOT a True statement:
a) There are several publications used as parliamentary authority by different groups b) A group’s Bylaws out ranks their parliamentary authority c) There are differences between various parliamentary authorities as to rules d) In Indiana, “Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised” is the only parliamentary authority used by groups and the state legislature |
d) In Indiana, “Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised” is the only parliamentary authority used by groups and the state legislature
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24. When not provided for in the Bylaws, a quorum for a meeting is:
a) a majority of all members of the organization b) a majority of those members present at the meeting c) 25% of the membership of the organization d) the number set by the Secretary |
a) a majority of all members of the organization
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25. Which motion can be made without recognition from the chair?
a) Previous Question b) Adjourn c) Division of the Assembly d) Lay on the Table |
c) Division of the Assembly
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