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23 Cards in this Set
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Describe the characteristics that make up an ideal presiding officer.
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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 judgement 7. Skill in leading people |
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What qualifications should one have to be on a chapter conducting team?
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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 |
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What is this purpose of presenting a motion?
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The purpose of presenting of motion is to bring an item of business before the chapter for consideration and action.
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What steps must be completed to present an item of business?
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The following steps must be completed when presenting an item of business.
1. Rising and addressing the the president (or chair) 2. Recondition by the president (or chair) 3. Presenting the motion 4. Seconding the motion 5. Statement of the question (by the president or chair) |
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What is a proper terminology to use to when putting the question?
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The proper terminology to use when putting the question, or taking the vote, it:
"Those supporting the motion that....say aye. Those opposed say no." OR "Those in favor of the motion raise your hand. Those opposed raise your hand." |
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When does a vote go into effect?
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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.
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What happens to a motion if the vote results in a tie?
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A tie vote means that a motion is lost, assuming the motion required a majority vote.
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What is the purpose of a main motion?
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The purpose of a main motion is to present an item of business for consideration and action by the chapter.
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Is a main motion debatable? amendable?
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A main motion is always debatable and amendable.
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Does a main motion require a second? majority vote?
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A main motion requires a second and a majority vote.
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What is the proper terminology to use in stating a main motion?
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The proper terminology to use in stating a main motion is:
"I move that..." |
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What is the purpose of the motion to lay on the table?
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The purpose of the motion to lay on the table is to temporarily delay action on an item of business.
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Is the motion to lay on the table debatable? amendable?
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The motion to lay on the table is undebatable and unamendable.
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Does the motion to lay on the table require a second? majority vote?
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The motion to lay on the table requires a second and a majority vote.
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What happened to a pending amendment if the main motion is tabled?
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If a main motion is tabled,all amendment and other motions belonging to it are also tabled.
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What is the purpose of the previous question?
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The purpose of the previous question is to terminate discussion on the motion or motions before the chapter the and to secure an immediate vote.
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When the previous question is called for without qualification, to what questions does it apply?
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If the previous question is called without qualifications, only the immediately pending question is affected.
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Is the previous question debatable? amendable?
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The previous question is undebatable and unamendable.
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What vote is necessary to call the previous question?
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a two-thirds vote is necessary to call the previous question.
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When may a vote on the previous question be reconsidered?
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It may be reconsidered before the affirmative vote is take on the pending question or questions.
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What is the proper procedure for calling the previous question?
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A main motion may be received and durning the discussion, the following sequence may take place:
Member #1: "Mr./Madam President." (Recognition by the pres.) "I move the previous question." Member #2: "Mr./Madam President, I second the motion." President: "The previous question has been called. This motion is undebatable, unamedable and requires a two-thirds vote. Those supporting the motion please rise. those opposed please rise. The vote being 12 for and 3 against. There being a 2/3ds majority in favor, the motion carries and the previous question is called. We will now vote on the main motion that..." |
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What is the purpose of referring a motion to a committee?
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The purpose of referring a motion to a committee is to place the question temporarily in a committee.
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Is the motion to refer debatable? amendable?
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The motion to refer is debatable and amenable.
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