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16 Cards in this Set
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Obtaining the floor |
Before you may address an assembly you must be recognized by the preceding officer |
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Making Motions |
Before a proposal or subject matter may be discussed by the group you must make a formal motion which requires a "second." |
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Amending the motion |
This technique is used when one wishes to add to, subtract, or alter a motion that another has made. |
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Point of information |
If an issue becomes too involved one may seek a clarification by means of a motion called "a point of information" |
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Division of the question |
It is quite possible that a proposal may entail two or more subjects. As a member of the assembly you can ask that each part be considered separately |
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Point of order |
This motion is used when there is a violation in parliamentary procedure. You simply rise, and address the chair with the words "I rise to a point of order." The chairman will recognize you. |
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Appeal from the decision of the chair |
If you as a member of the assembly disagree with a decision of the presiding office you can appeal this decision when seconded |
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Motion to limit the debate |
To prevent a discussion from dragging on endlessly,one can make a motion to limit each speakers time, or to limit the number of speakers, or the length of the debate. |
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Motion to refer |
When a member of the assembly believes that further study to a proposal is advisable he moves that the pending question be referred to an appropriate committee for review |
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Ending debate |
Where a member of the assembly feels that the pending motion has been thoroughly discussed he may move to terminate debate by a motion called "the previous question" |
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Motion to table |
This motion means to temporarily put aside the pending motion to consider other business |
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Motion to postpone definitely |
A member of the assembly can propose that a pending motion report, or resolution be postponed to a fixed future time, or until the next meeting. |
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Division of the house |
If a member doubts the accuracy of a "voice vote" he may call for a division of the house |
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Motion to adjourn |
This motion is used to terminate the deliverations |
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Ways to support ideas |
Definition Vivid image Example Narrative Compare/Contrast Analogy Testimony |
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Ways to evaluate information |
Recognize dubious claims Find more than one source Examine opposing viewpoints Be cautious using polls Recognize the fallibility of Experts Don't be dazzled by high tech design |
