Mastery Test #6

‘‘If the House resists my claim [to speak] it will only add more importance to any words that I may use.” was said by ______.
1. Winston Churchill
2. William O. Douglas
3. Felix Frankfurter
4. Alice Sturgis
Which of the following is correct?
1. Any right is only as strong as the procedures that enforce it.
2. Any right is independent of the procedures that enforce it.
3. Any right is stronger than the procedures that enforce it.
4. Any right is weaker than the procedures that enforce it.
________ is the procedural safeguard that protects the individual and the group in their exercise of the rights of free speech, free assembly, and the freedom to unite in organizations for the achievement of common aims.
1. Parliamentary law
2. Parliamentary authority
3. Common law
4. The Standard Code
This concept includes the right to assemble and to organize, to propose ideas, to speak without fear of reprisal, to vote on proposals, and to carry out the decisions of the group.
1. The right of people to join together to achieve their common purpose.
2. The right of people to join together to demand their common purpose.
3. The right of people to join together to proclaim their common purpose.
4. The right of people to join together to assault their common purpose.
Which of the following does not enact statutory law?
1. A national organization
2. A State
3. The federal government
4. A local community
Who do the courts say must follow common parliamentary law?
1. General Deliberative Groups
2. International governments
3. State governments
4. National governments
What must be observed to make actions of groups legal.
1. Rules of procedure
2. Rules of order
3. Standard procedure
4. All of the other answers
How many sources of parliamentary procedure are there?
1. 4
2. 3
3. 2
4. 1
The highest source of parliamentary procedure is _____.
1. Law
2. Charter
3. Bylaws and rules
4. Parliamentary Authority
Which of the following does not apply to a Parliamentary Authority?
1. Explains the principles and procedures that are based on long-time parliamentary usages and accepted practices.
2. Summarizes and interprets the common law of parliamentary procedure as determined by court decisions and the law contained in statutes applicable to particular organizations.
3. Presents practical ideas developed by leading organizations for efficient operation.
4. None of the other answers is correct
When there is a conflict between sources, which one prevails?
1. The higher one
2. The lower one
3. Neither one
4. All sources are equal.
A parliamentary authority should be_____.
1. clear
2. organized
3. complete
4. All of the other answers.
The purpose of parliamentary procedure is ______.
1. to facilitate the transaction of business.
2. to promote cooperation
3. to promote harmony.
4. All of the other answers
Parliamentary procedure should be used to _____.
1. awe
2. entangle
3. confuse the uninitiated
4. None of the other answers is correct.
The philosophy of law is _____.
1. constructive
2. destructive
3. neutral
4. ambient
Technical rules should be used _____.
1. Only when needed
2. All the time
3. On most occasions
4. Only when the chair wants to use them
The basic rule(s) is/are _____.
1. motions have a rank order
2. only one motion at a time can be considered
3. motions have an order of precedence
4. All of the other answers are correct
Which of the following is true?
1. All members have equal rights, privileges, and obligations.
2. Not all members can propose motions
3. Some members have more obligations than others
4. All of the other answers are correct
The ultimate authority of an organization is vested in its ______.
1. Members
2. Board of directors
3. Executive Board
4. President
Members are obligated to ________.
1. Accept the results of a vote
2. Vote with the majority
3. Argue against decisions they don’t like
4. Do what they think is best even if the majority disagree
The minority has ______.
1. Certain basic rights that must be upheld
2. No right to be heard before a vote is taken
3. The right to go against the will of the majority
4. No right to any respect from the majority.
What should be the concern of all members?
1. Protection of the majority rights
2. Protection of the minority rights
3. Protection of absentee rights
4. All of the other answers are correct
In a meeting, _____.
1. all members have the right to discuss issues
2. only those in the majority have the right to discuss issues
3. those in a minority have less of a right to discuss issues than those in the majority
4. only the officers have the right to discuss issues
Members have ______.
1. the right to understand what a motion means
2. the duty to discover without the help of the chair what a motion means
3. no right to ask for an explanation of a motion.
4. All of the other answers are correct
Which of the following is NOT allowed in a meeting?
1. Trickery
2. Debate
3. Motions
4. Amendments
_____. is the art of using legitimately the parliamentary principles, rules, and motions to support or defeat a proposal.
1. Parliamentary strategy
2. Parliamentary procedure
3. Parliamentary authority
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Strategy is constructive if _____.
1. ethically used
2. fraudulently used
3. misrepresented
4. railroaded
According to the courts, what is more important?
1. Intent and overall good faith
2. Detail of procedure
3. Neither intent, overall good faith, nor detail of procedure
4. Intent, overall good faith, and detail of procedure
What is the formal statement of a proposal or question to an assembly for consideration and action?
1. A motion
2. An amendment
3. A committee
4. A board
Presenting a motion requires how many steps?
1. 5
2. 6
3. 4
4. 7
How does a member obtain the floor?
1. By rising and addressing the chair.
2. By saying his motion.
3. By waving his hand.
4. By talking to his neighbor.
The chair recognizes a person by ______.
1. calling on her by name
2. sitting down
3. ordering her to sit down
4. continuing with business
Members are usually addressed by their ______.
1. family name
2. first name
3. nickname
4. full name with all of their titles
The chair should not _______.
1. call some members by their first name and others by their last
2. call all members in the same way
3. be informal in a social group that likes informality
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Once a member is recognized by the chair, _____.
1. he has the floor
2. he must sit down
3. he has to rise
4. the next person can speak
To introduce a motion, a member says “_____.”
1. I move that …..
2. I suggest that ….
3. I demand that ….
4. I urge that …..
Discussion is allowed ______.
1. after the chair states the motion
2. once the member has made the motion
3. once a member has seconded a motion
4. None of the others are correct.
The chair can require that _____.
1. the motion be submitted in writing
2. the mover talk about the motion
3. the mover not talk about the motion
4. the motion not be written down.
Seconding a motion indicates that _____.
1. you want to discuss it
2. you support it
3. you endorse it
4. you promise to vote for it
If the motion is not clear, the chair should _____.
1. restate it clearly
2. rule it out of order
3. go to the next item of business
4. ignore the motion
If there is no second and the chair does not ask for one, _____.
1. any member can demand one
2. no member can demand one
3. only the mover can demand one
4. the motion always dies for the lack of a second.
No second is required if _____.
1. the motion is made by a committee
2. the motion is made in a committee
3. the motion is made in a small board.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
The motion is stated by _____.
1. the chair
2. the secretary
3. the member making the motion
4. the seconder
When is a motion open for debate?
1. After it is stated by the chair
2. As soon as the mover moves it.
3. After it has been voted on
4. Never
What is the most frequently used motion?
1. Main motion
2. Restorative main motion
3. Privileged Motion
4. Incidental Motion
What is the purpose of a main motion?
1. To bring business before an assembly
2. To renew business previously taken up
3. To keep business for coming up
4. To take care of administrative matters
How many Restorative Main Motions are there?
1. 5
2. 4
3. 3
4. 2
Which of the following is not a Restorative Main Motion?
1. Adjourn
2. Amend something previously adopted
3. Ratify
4. Reconsider
Which of the following is not a Subsidiary Motion?
1. Amend something previously adopted
2. Postpone temporarily
3. Refer to a committee
4. Close debate
Privileged motions _____.
1. have no connection with the main motion before the assembly
2. are of such urgency that they need to be considered immediately
3. relate to the members and to the organization
4. All the other answers are correct.
How many privileged motions are there?
1. 3
2. 4
3. 2
4. 1
Which of the following is not a privileged motion?
1. Limit or extend debate
2. Adjourn
3. Recess
4. Question of privilege
Incidental motions ____.
1. relate to matter concerning the conduct of the meeting
2. have an order of precedence
3. can only be made when no business is on the floor
4. should be delayed as long as possible
Which of the following is not an Incidental Motion?
1. Suspend the rules
2. Point of order
3. Division of a question
4. All the others are Incidental Motions
Motions are classified based on _____.
1. the purposes and characteristics
2. the desires of the chair
3. a fixed chart
4. the commonness of the motion
Whose duty is it to understand the classification of motions?
1. The chair’s.
2. The secretary’s
3. The mover’s
4. None of the others is correct.
The classification of a motion may change according to the _______.
1. situation
2. chair’s ideas
3. length of the meeting
4. None of the other answers is correct.
Which of the following may become main motions?
1. Subsidiary Motions
2. Privileged Motions
3. Incidental Motions
4. All of the others are correct.
Limit Debate ______.
1. can be a main motion
2. is only a subsidiary motion
3. can only be a main motion
4. None of the other answers is correct.
Postpone to a Certain Time _____.
1. can be a main motion
2. is only a subsidiary motion
3. is always a privileged motion
4. may not be used
An appeal is a main motion when _____.
1. made when no other motion is pending
2. made from a ruling of a temporary chair
3. made while the meeting is in recess
4. Never
The purpose of precedence is _____.
1. to avoid confusion
2. to speed up a meeting
3. to allow more business to happen
4. All of the other answers are correct.
The highest ranking of the following motions is ______.
1. Recess
2. Question of Privilege
3. Close debate
4. Postpone Indefinitely
The lowest ranking motion is _____.
1. Main Motion
2. Postpone Temporarily
3. Amend
4. Suspend the Rules
Which motions do not have a place in the order of precedence?
1. Incidental Motions
2. Subsidiary Motions
3. Restorative Motions
4. All of the other answers are correct
How many basic rules of precedence are there?
1. 2
2. 3
3. 4
4. 1
Which of the following is true?
1. A higher ranked motion can be proposed when a lower ranked motion is pending.
2. A lower ranked motion can be proposed when a higher ranked motion is pending.
3. A motion of the same rank as that pending can be proposed
4. None of the other answers is correct.
Motions are voted on _______.
1. in the reverse order of their being proposed
2. in the order in which they were proposed
3. in an order determined by the chair
4. in no particular order
When the motion to Limit Debate is pending, a motion to Amend the Main Motion is _____
1. out of order
2. in order at all times
3. in order if the mover of the Main Motion agrees
4. None of the other answers is correct.
The number of motions that may be pending is _____.
1. almost unlimited
2. limited to 5
3. only 1
4. None of the other answers is correct.
The motion that will be voted on next is called ______.
1. the immediately pending question
2. the Main Motion
3. a pending question
4. the immediate Main Motion
How many rules or facts do you need to know about each motion?
1. 8
2. 6
3. 4
4. 2
Which of the following do you not need to know about a motion?
1. The time that a motion is made.
2. The rank of the motion.
3. The amendability of a motion.
4. What motions can be applied to the motion.
What two types of motions can interrupt a speaker?
1. Motions that have a specific time limit and those dealing with the rights and privileges of a member or the society.
2. Motions that relate to rights and privileges of the society and those dealing with modifying the immediately pending question
3. Motions that have a specific time limit and those dealing with the comfort of a member
4. Motions that deal with the comfort of all the members and those dealing with voting.
A parliamentary inquiry, to interrupt a speaker, must deal with _____.
1. the speaker
2. the speech
3. some matter that cannot be delayed
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Where is a second not required?
1. In Board
2. In Committees
3. In Governmental Bodies
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Some motions do not require a second because _____.
1. they are a request or a demand the chair must grant
2. they are too important not to be considered
3. they can be disposed of quickly so time is not wasted on a second
4. None of the other answers is correct.
How many motions are fully debatable?
1. 5
2. 6
3. 4
4. 2
Main motions are debatable because ______.
1. they present important matters which the meeting must talk about and then decide
2. they are the lowest ranking motion
3. they only apply to things of minor importance
4. when they are introduced, the maker has the right to claim the floor and speak about it
Appeals are debatable because ______.
1. the chair needs to give reasons for his ruling
2. the member appealing needs to give reasons for his objection to the chairs ruling
3. the matter needs to be discussed
4. All the other answers are correct.
The motion to ratify ______.
1. needs to be discussed so members know what they are ratifying
2. should not be discussed as it is old business
3. should be discussed so that the officers can prove they did right
4. cannot be discussed as the matter is closed
How many motions have restricted debate?
1. 5
2. 6
3. 4
4. 2
Restricted debate means ______.
1. a brief discussion relating to the purpose of the motion
2. no more than 10 minutes of debate
3. discussion is controlled by the chair
4. the discussion only talks of the main question that is pending
What is characteristic of motions with restricted debate?
1. They do not open the main motion to debate.
2. They cannot be debated.
3. They open the main motion to some debate.
4. Debate is absolutely forbidden.
Undebatable motions are undebatable because ___.
1. they are simple procedural motions
2. they involve complex questions that should not be debated
3. the chair rules them undebatable
4. None of the other answers is correct.
A motion can be amended if ______.
1. if put another way, it can be very different
2. if put another way, it means exactly the same thing
3. if put another way, it is no longer logical
4. if put another way, there is no change in substance
If a change of wording makes a motion into another type of motion, _____.
1. it is not amendable
2. it is not debatable
3. it must be changed
4. it must be debated
What types of motions can be amended freely?
1. Main motions and Amendments
2. Only Main Motions
3. Only Amendments
4. No motion
How many motions can only be amended in a limited fashion?
1. 4
2. 5
3. 3
4. 6
What is the usual vote for passing a motion?
1. Majority
2. 2/3rds
3. Plurality
4. There is no usual vote
What type of motion requires a 2/3rds vote?
1. One that limits rights of members
2. One proposed by an officer.
3. One proposed by a committee.
4. None of the other answers is correct.
What may determine the type of vote needed?
1. The bylaws
2. Statutory law
3. The parliamentary authority
4. All the other answers are correct.
One motion applies to another when ______.
1. it alters the original motion
2. it disposes of the original motion
3. it affects the original motion
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Which types of motions do not apply to other motions?
1. Main motions and Privileged motions
2. Incidental motions and Privileged motions
3. Only Main motions
4. Restorative motions and Subsidiary motions
The motion to withdraw can be applied to _____.
1. all motions
2. only Main motions
3. Main motions and Amendments
4. Main motions and Subsidiary motions
The motion to close debate can be applied to _____.
1. all debatable motions
2. only Main Motions
3. all motions requiring a vote
4. only Restorative Motions
If a motion can be worded in more than one way with different results, it can be ____.
1. Amended
2. Limited in Debate
3. Restored
4. Appealed
A Restorative Motion can _____.
1. have no other motion applied to it
2. always be amended
3. always have close debate applied
4. None of the other answers is correct.
Most incidental motions can _____.
1. have no other motion applied to them
2. always be amended
3. always have close debate applied
4. None of the other answers is correct.
When a body wants to reconsider its decision on a main motion, it is said to _____ the motion.
1. Reconsider
2. Amend
3. Table
4. Restore
_____ motions can be renewed at the discretion of the chair.
1. Procedural
2. Substantive
3. Main
4. Restorative
A motion that was adopted at a previous session cannot be _____.
1. Reconsidered
2. Repealed
3. Restored
4. All of the other answers are correct
If a motion was adopted at a previous session, it can be _____.
1. Repealed
2. Reconsidered
3. Rejected
4. All of the other answers are correct.
If a motion was rejected at a previous session, it may be ______.
1. Reintroduced
2. Repealed
3. Rescinded
4. Reconsidered
If a motion that conflicts with a previously passed motion is passed, the original motion is _______.
1. repealed by implication for the areas in conflict
2. still in force in full
3. void in all meanings and in all areas
4. subject to a revote by a 2/3rds vote
A member who plans to introduce a motion _____.
1. should check to see if it conflicts with anything previously adopted
2. has no right to check the motion against previous motions
3. needs to present proof that the motion does not conflict with previously passed motions
4. None of the other answers is correct.
The purpose of Repeal by Implication is to _____.
1. correct inadvertent conflicts
2. prevent any conflict from ever happening
3. allow members to avoid doing research on their motions
4. force members to vote on repealing motions
Repeal by Implication does not work if _____.
1. the original provision is in a higher document
2. the original provision is in a lower document
3. the original provision was passed recently
4. the original provision came from a committee
The motion to Amend a Previous Action applies to ______.
1. any Main Motion that was adopted
2. any Main Motion that was adopted at a previous meeting
3. only a Main Motion that was passed the annual meeting
4. None of the other answers is correct
The motion to Reconsider applies to ______.
1. Main Motions passed at the current meeting
2. Main Motions passed at a previous meeting
3. Main and Subsidiary Motions passed at the current meeting
4. Main and Subsidiary Motions passed at a previous meeting
The purpose of a Main Motion is to bring a proposal _____.
1. before an assembly
2. for discussion
3. for decision
4. All of the other answers are correct.
A Main Motion begins, “____ ….”
1. I move
2. I suggest
3. We need to
4. All of the other answers are correct.
The presiding officer states the question by saying, “_____….”
1. It has been moved and seconded that
2. It has been moved that
3. It has been proposed and seconded that
4. It has been proposed that
What is the basic motion for the transaction of business?
1. The Main Motion
2. The Restorative Motion
3. The Privileged Motion
4. The Incidental Motion
When can a Main Motion be proposed?
1. When no other business is pending.
2. When no one else has had the floor.
3. When the chair decides to let one be introduced.
4. None of the other answers is correct.
A motion should be _____.
1. concise and clear
2. long and clear
3. involved and confusing
4. concise and confusing
The presiding officer should _____.
1. help the mover with the wording
2. demand perfect wording when a motion is first introduced
3. reword the motion in the way the chair wants
4. remain silent no matter what the mover says
Who can insist that a motion be submitted in writing?
1. The chair
2. The secretary
3. The seconder
4. The assembly
A motion is owned by the mover _____.
1. until the chair states it
2. until it is seconded
3. at all times
4. None of the others answers is correct.
Who can give permission to Withdraw a Motion after it has been stated?
1. The assembly
2. The chair
3. The seconder
4. The mover
A motion should be stated _____.
1. in the affirmative
2. in the negative
3. either in the affirmative or the negative
4. in a neutral way
A Resolution is a _____.
1. Main motion
2. Restorative motion
3. Subsidiary motion
4. Incidental motion
A Resolution is used to express ______.
1. sentiments
2. a formal statement of opinion
3. a highly important proposal
4. All the other answers are correct.
Each main idea in a resolution begins with _______.
1. Resolved
2. I move that
3. Whereas
4. Therefore
The reasons for a resolution begin with _______.
1. Whereas
2. Resolved
3. I move that
4. Therefore
The clauses in a resolution that begin with Whereas ______.
1. are not legally binding
2. are the cause of disagreement
3. are useful if the organization is gong to publish the resolution
4. All the other answers are correct.
A main motion is open for debate ______.
1. once the chair states it.
2. as soon as it is moved
3. after it is seconded
4. None of the other answers are correct.
Once the chair has stated a motion ______.
1. some action must be taken on it
2. it must be recorded in the minutes
3. it cannot be just ignored
4. All the other answers are correct
For one motion to take the place of another motion ______.
1. it must be on the same subject
2. the mover must agree
3. the chair must rule it is germane
4. All the other answers are correct.
When a main motion has been defeated, it can be _____.
1. reconsidered at the same meeting
2. renewed at the same meeting
3. never renewed
4. None of the other answers is correct.
Which of the following is not true?
1. A defeated motion can be reconsidered.
2. A passed motion can be reconsidered.
3. A defeated motion can be renewed at the same meeting.
4. A defeated motion can be renewed at a later meeting.
Which of the following rules does not apply to Main Motions?
1. It can interrupt a speaker.
2. It is debatable.
3. It takes precedence over nothing.
4. It requires a majority vote.
Which of the following rules apply to Main Motions?
1. They can be amended
2. They can have subsidiary motions applied to them.
3. They apply to no other motion.
4. All the other answers are correct.
To change a motion that was adopted at a previous meeting, you can _____.
1. use the motion to Amend a Previous Action
2. do nothing
3. submit a new main motion
4. None of the other answers is correct.
The purpose of Amend a Previous Action is ______.
1. to change something adopted before
2. to introduce a new idea
3. to gain a special right
4. None of the other answers is correct.
The vote needed for Amend A Previous Action is _____.
1. the same as what the original motion needed
2. a majority vote
3. a 2/3rds vote
4. a majority of the entire membership
If a motion is adopted that contradicts a previous motion, ______.
1. the most recent motion is the policy
2. the older motion remains the policy
3. the chair decides which is the policy
4. None of the other answers is correct.
Actions taken under an older motion are ______ by a new motion that changes policy.
1. not affected
2. altered
3. adjusted
4. changed
Which of the following rules does not apply to Amend a Previous Motion?
1. It is not debatable.
2. It cannot interrupt a speaker.
3. It does not take precedence over other motions
4. It can be amended
Which of the following rules apply to Amend a previous motion?
1. Requires only a majority vote
2. It is not debatable
3. It is not amendable
4. None of the other answers is correct.
Which motion is designed to validate action taken in an emergency?
1. Ratify
2. Amend A Previous Motion
3. Reconsider
4. Rescind
If a quorum was not present at one meeting, the motions passed at that meeting can be ______ at a later meeting to make them properly passed.
1. ratified
2. reconsidered
3. amended
4. rescinded
Ratification is designed to ______.
1. protect officers who act on behalf of the organization
2. protect members from unscrupulous officers
3. protect officers from the whims of the membership
4. None of the other answers is correct.
Ratification can be applied to ______.
1. actions of the officers
2. committees that exceed their mandate
3. meetings that lack a quorum
4. All the other answers are correct.
Which of the following does not apply to Ratification?
1. Does not need a second
2. Cannot interrupt a speaker
3. Can be amended
4. Takes precedence over nothing.
Which of the following is not true about Ratification?
1. It is debatable
2. It usually takes a majority vote
3. Is subject to all the subsidiary motions
4. None of the other answers is wrong.
Which motion is commonly used to look at the same question a second time at the same meeting?
1. Reconsider
2. Rescind
3. Ratification
4. Amend A Previous Action
What types of motions can be reconsidered?
1. Main motions
2. Incidental motions
3. Privileged motions
4. All the other answers are correct.
When can a vote be reconsidered?
1. At the same meeting that the original was acted on.
2. At the next meeting.
3. At any meeting after the motion has been adopted.
4. None of the other answers is correct.
How can motions other than Main Motions be revisited?
1. They can be renewed.
2. They can be changed by procedural motions.
3. If the chair thinks the outcome would be different, they can be renewed.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
When during a meeting can reconsider be introduced?
1. At any time.
2. Only during New Business
3. After New Business
4. Before New Business
Can the motion to reconsider interrupt other business?
1. Yes, it can.
2. Yes, if the chair allows it to.
3. Yes, if the speaker allows it to.
4. No, it can’t.
Can the motion to reconsider interrupt a speaker?
1. Yes, if it is necessary.
2. Yes, it can.
3. Yes, if the speaker allows it to.
4. No, it can’t.
What happens to the original motion when reconsideration is introduced?
1. All action is suspended until reconsideration is decided.
2. The original motion is not affected until reconsideration is passed.
3. The original motion may be suspended if the assembly votes to suspend it.
4. Any action carried out under the original motion must now be ratified.
When another motion is pending and reconsideration is proposed, _____.
1. the secretary records it and it is acted upon later
2. reconsideration is ruled out of order by the chair
3. reconsideration is taken up and the other motion is tabled
4. the chair asks the assembly if reconsideration should be taken up immediately.
Who can offer a motion for reconsideration?
1. Any member can.
2. Only a person who voted on the prevailing side.
3. Only a person who voted on the losing side
4. Only the original mover of a motion.
Who is the parliamentarian cited for the rule in TSC about who can offer a motion to reconsider?
1. Cushing
2. Robert
3. Riddick
4. Demeter
Why was the motion to reconsider limited to those who voted on the prevailing side?
1. To avoid abuse of it.
2. To ensure that a majority wanted it before it was moved.
3. To make sure it was difficult to implement.
4. None of the others answers is correct.
What were the problem(s) with limiting who could move reconsideration?
1. A person could vote on the prevailing side just to be able to make the motion.
2. A member could change their vote just before the announcement of the vote.
3. Except for a role call vote, it is impossible to be sure who voted how.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
What would be the problem with reconsideration with a ballot vote if only a person who voted on the prevailing side could move it.
1. One member would have to declare how they voted.
2. One member would have to find their ballot among all the ballots.
3. It could only be done if the ballots were signed on one side.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Which of the following is a good justification for using reconsideration?
1. New facts have come to light.
2. An error has been made.
3. The original vote was made in haste.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Who has the final say on whether a motion for reconsideration should go forward?
1. The assembly.
2. The chair.
3. The mover of reconsideration.
4. The mover of the original motion.
Debate on the motion to reconsider can go into _____.
1. only the reasons for reconsideration
2. only the main motion being reconsidered
3. both the main motion and the motion for reconsideration
4. It can’t be debated.
Reconsideration needs to be considered _____.
1. as soon as possible after it is made
2. at the current meeting or the next one
3. at the next meeting
4. immediately no matter what else is before the assembly
Voting to accept reconsideration means _____.
1. the original vote is wiped out
2. the original motion is before the assembly again
3. the original motion is treated as if it had never been voted on
4. All the other answers are correct.
Which of the following is not true about reconsideration?
1. May not interrupt the speaker.
2. It is debatable.
3. It needs a second.
4. It cannot be amended.
Which of the following is true about reconsideration?
1. Debate is limited to the reasons for reconsideration.
2. Can have no other motion applied to it.
3. Applies to main motions and subsidiary motions.
4. Requires a 2/3rds vote.
Which of the following is true about reconsideration?
1. Takes precedence over no other motion.
2. Can only have close debate applied to it.
3. Amendments are limited to first level amendments.
4. Debate on it is unrestricted.
To cancel a motion passed at a previous meeting, the motion to _____ is used.
1. Rescind
2. Reconsider
3. Ratify
4. Restore
What can be rescinded?
1. Any previous motion unless something has been done that can’t be undone.
2. Only motions passed at the last meeting and that have not been carried out.
3. Only motions passed in the last quarter and that have not been carried out.
4. None of the other answers is correct.
The motion to rescind affects _____.
1. the present
2. the future
3. nothing done in the past
4. All of the other answers are correct.
For a motion to rescind fines for late meetings, _____.
1. no money would be returned
2. fines already assessed but not collected would be collected
3. no new fines would be assessed
4. All of the other answers are correct.
The vote required to rescind is _____.
1. the same as the original motion
2. 2/3rds vote
3. majority vote
4. majority of the entire membership
Notice is required for Rescind _____.
1. only if notice was required for the original motion
2. to avoid the need for a 2/3rds vote
3. for all motions of this type
4. All of the other answers are correct.
When a motion is expunged, it is _____.
1. is marked expunged but is still readable
2. is marked expunged and made unreadable
3. is crossed out
4. is totally erased from the records
The motion to expunge requires ______.
1. majority vote
2. majority vote with notice
3. 2/3rds vote with notice
4. majority of the entire membership
Expunge can be used ______.
1. by itself or with rescind
2. only by itself
3. only with rescind
4. None of the other answers is correct.
Which of the following is not true about rescind?
1. Is not debatable.
2. It cannot interrupt a speaker.
3. It requires a second
4. It cannot be amended
Which of following is not true about rescind?
1. It takes precedence over main motions.
2. It usually takes a majority vote.
3. It applies to main motions passed at previous meetings or conventions
4. It can be withdrawn.
The motion to resume consideration ______.
1. allows a motion that was previously set aside temporarily to be considered
2. allows an assembly to start to take up business after a recess
3. allows questions of personnel to be considered
4. None of the other answers is correct.
The motion to Resume Consideration ______.
1. needs to be seconded
2. never needs a second
3. needs a second if the item is from a previous meeting
4. needs a second only in a convention
The motion to Resume Consideration applies to motions ______.
1. temporarily set aside at the current meeting
2. temporarily set aside at any meeting in the last quarter
3. temporarily set aside at any meeting
4. None of the other answers is correct.
The motion to Resume Consideration can be introduced ______.
1. when no other business is pending
2. by interrupting a speaker
3. when the chair calls for it
4. when the original motion is of an important nature
The motion to Resume Consideration takes precedence over _____.
1. a new Main Motion not yet stated by the mover
2. any Main Motion
3. Questions of Privilege
4. over no other motion
A motion that depends upon another motion is called _______.
1. an adhering motion
2. a temporary motion
3. a privileged motion
4. None of the other answers is correct.
Adhering motions _______.
1. still apply when a motion to Resume Consideration is adopted
2. are lost when a motion is Temporarily Postponed
3. still apply only if they are subsidiary motions
4. still apply if the chair rules that they do
The motion to Resume Consideration _______.
1. returns the original motion in the same condition as when it was temporarily disposed
2. returns the original motion in the same condition as when it was proposed
3. returns the original motion with only subsidiary motions attached to it
4. returns the original motion in the condition agreed to by the chair
Which of the following is not true of the motion to Resume Consideration?
1. Requires a 2/3rds vote
2. Takes precedence over other new main motions
3. Cannot interrupt a speaker
4. Requires a second
Which of the following is not true of the motion to Resume Consideration?
1. Can be amended
2. Is not debatable
3. Applies to any motion that has been postponed temporarily
4. Can only have the motion to withdraw applied to it.
The motion to Amend is a ________.
1. Subsidiary Motion
2. Restorative Motion
3. Privileged Motion
4. Incidental Motion
The purpose of the motion to Amend is to ______.
1. modify a motion so that it expresses better what the assembly wants
2. modify a motion so that the language is clearer
3. modify a motion so that the mover is satisfied
4. change a motion into another type of motion
If you want to add words to a motion, you do it by _____.
1. insertion
2. deletion
3. substitution
4. rejection
If you want to remove words from a motion, you do it by _____.
1. deletion
2. insertion
3. substitution
4. rejection
To change one word for another, you use _____.
1. striking out and inserting
2. substituting
3. deleting and rejecting
4. striking out and substituting
If you want to change everything in a motion, you use _____.
1. substituting
2. inserting
3. deleting
4. rejecting
How many forms of amending are there?
1. 4
2. 5
3. 3
4. 6
What motions may be amended without restriction?
1. Main Motions
2. Motions to Amend
3. Resolutions
4. All the other answers are correct.
How many motions are open to restricted amending?
1. 4
2. 3
3. 2
4. 1
The motion to Limit Debate can be amended as to _____.
1. time
2. names
3. instructions
4. None of the other answers is correct.
The motion to Refer can not be amended as to _____.
1. time to report back
2. members on the committee
3. the name of the committee
4. None of the other answers is correct.
Germane means _____.
1. related to the original motion
2. a new idea
3. against the will of the mover
4. None of other answers is correct.
If an amendment introduces a new idea not found in the original, it is _____.
1. not germane
2. partially germane
3. temporarily germane
4. germane
If an amendment is not germane, _____.
1. the chair should rule it out of order
2. the assembly needs to vote it down
3. the maker of the original motion needs to object
4. the maker of the amendment must say so
If an amendment changes the motion to a different type of motion, the amendment _____.
1. is not in order ever
2. is germane
3. needs a second
4. All of the other answers are correct.
If a member offers a higher ranking motion while the motion to amend is pending, _____.
1. this is proper procedure
2. the higher ranking motion is not in order
3. the amendment must be disposed of first
4. the higher ranking motion yields to the amendment
An amend that changes the tone of the original motion is ______.
1. perfectly acceptable
2. not germane
3. out of order
4. allowed in a few circumstances
An amendment that changes a motion from an affirmative to a negative is _____.
1. out of order
2. germane
3. allowed if the chair permits
4. perfectly acceptable
An amendment of the first rank and a primary amendment _____.
1. are the same thing
2. apply to different levels
3. contradict each other
4. None of the other answers is correct
A primary amendment is an amendment of ____.
1. any amendable motion except an amendment
2. a Main Motion
3. a Subsidiary Motion
4. a Secondary Motion
An amendment must ______.
1. be related to the motion to be amended
2. introduce something new that was not in the original motion
3. be out of order
4. be introduced by the person who made the original motion
An amendment to an amendment is called _____.
1. a secondary amendment
2. a primary amendment
3. a first level amendment
4. All of the other answers are possible.
The number of levels of amendments allowable is _____.
1. 2
2. 3
3. 4
4. 5
How many amendments of a single rank can be pending at the same time?
1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4
Once an amendment of a certain rank is adopted _____.
1. another amendment of the same rank is in order
2. the higher level motion can be discussed
3. voting on the higher level can take place
4. All of the other answers are correct.
An amendment to the bylaws _______________.
1. can have both a primary and secondary amendment pending
2. can have only a primary amendment pending
3. can have only a secondary amendment pending
4. can not be amended
An amendment to a previously adopted motion _____.
1. can have both a primary and secondary amendment pending
2. can have only a primary amendment pending
3. can have only a secondary amendment pending
4. can not be amended
Discussion on an amendment is _____________.
1. limited to the amendment
2. limited to the amendment and the main motion
3. limited to the main motion
4. is not limited as to what can be discussed
When speaking against an amendment, ______.
1. it is permitted to state that you will offer a different amendment if this one is defeated
2. it is permitted to only talk about the current amendment
3. it is permitted to fully discuss another amendment that you will offer if this one is defeated
4. None of the other answers is correct.
An amendment to a debatable motion is _____.
1. always debatable
2. debatable on some occasions
3. never debatable
4. debatable if the chair allows
When a motion needs several changes, it can be amended by _____.
1. substitution
2. ratification
3. renewal
4. informality
A Substitute Motion must be _______.
1. germane
2. accepted by the mover
3. written out
4. ratified
The wording of a substitute may change ____.
1. the purpose
2. the wording
3. the effect
4. All of the other answers are correct.
A Substitute Motion can have ______.
1. only a secondary amendment
2. only a primary amendment
3. both a primary and a secondary amendment
4. no amendments applied to it
When there is a blank in a motion, ______.
1. the members can offer suggestions
2. only the chair can offer suggestions
3. only the mover can offer suggestions
4. None of the other answers is correct.
When voting on suggestions to fill a blank, _____.
1. they are voted on in the order in which they were offered
2. the chair decides the order
3. the most likely choice is voted on first
4. the least likely choice is voted on first
When voting on suggestions to fill a blank, _____.
1. each member can vote for or against each suggestion
2. each member can vote only once
3. each member can vote until his vote is with the majority
4. None of the other answers is correct.
When voting on suggestions, _____.
1. the suggestion receiving the highest vote and a majority is adopted
2. the first suggestion to receive a majority is adopted
3. the suggestion receiving the highest vote, even if not a majority, is adopted
4. the two suggestions receiving the highest votes are revoted on
If there is a tie in voting on suggestions, _____.
1. all suggestions are voted on again
2. only those suggestions that received a majority are voted on again
3. only the tied suggestions are voted on again
4. the chair picks which of the tied suggestions is adopted
After a blank has been filled, _____.
1. the full motion needs to be voted on
2. the full motion has been adopted
3. no more amendments can be offered
4. a new suggestion for filling the blank can be offered
The proposer of a motion, before the chair states the motion, can ______.
1. amend it
2. modify it
3. withdraw it
4. All the other answers are correct.
Once the chair has stated the motion, the proposer _____.
1. can withdraw it by a vote of the assembly
2. can withdraw it by unanimous consent
3. looses control over the motion
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Before the chair states a motion, any member _____.
1. can amend the motion with the proposer’s consent
2. can amend the motion with the assembly’s consent
3. can force an amendment simply by stating it
4. cannot amend a motion.
If the chair has stated a motion but before debate, any member can amend it _____.
1. with the proposer’s consent
2. by simply stating the amendment
3. by agreeing to second the motion
4. None of the other answers is correct.
An amendment offered when a motion is first stated is called _____.
1. a friendly amendment
2. a hostile amendment
3. a substitution
4. a second degree amendment
A friendly amendment _____.
1. is voted on if anybody objects
2. is voted on only if the original proposer objects
3. is voted on only if someone other than the proposer objects
4. is never voted on
An amendment adheres to a motion until _____.
1. the amendment is voted on
2. the motion is voted on
3. the motion is sent to committee
4. All the other answers are correct
Amendments are voted on _____.
1. in the reverse order of their proposal
2. in the order of their proposal
3. all together at one time
4. in an order decided upon by the chair
When a main motion is debatable, there is discussion _____.
1. before each pending amendment and the main motion is voted on
2. only before the main motion is voted on
3. only before the amendments are voted on
4. only at the direction of the chair
When a main motion has been amended successfully, ______.
1. the amended motion may be fully debated
2. debate ended with the adoption of the amendment
3. there is no need to take a vote on the amended motion as it has been adopted
4. None of the other answers is correct.
An amendment takes which of the following votes?
1. A majority vote.
2. The same vote as the main motion takes.
3. A 2/3rds vote.
4. A majority of the entire membership.
If the amendment is to a bylaw, the vote needed is _____.
1. a 2/3rds vote
2. a majority vote
3. a majority of the entire membership
4. All of the other answers are correct
If the amendment is to a proposed amendment to a bylaw, the vote needed is _____.
1. a majority vote
2. a 2/3rds vote
3. a majority of the entire membership
4. Such an amendment is not proper.
A motion that has been passed previously can be amended by _____.
1. a new main motion
2. a motion to rescind
3. a motion to reconsider
4. It cannot be amended.
Notice is required ______.
1. for the bylaws if the current bylaws require notice
2. for previously adopted rules if they require it
3. for acts that the bylaws say require notice
4. All of the other answers are correct.
If a motion fails to mention that it is changing a previous motion, _____.
1. the more recent motion is the policy
2. the earlier motion is the policy
3. the chair decides the policy
4. the assembly must vote again on this issue
Which of the following is not true about a motion to amend?
1. It requires the same vote as the motion to be amended
2. It cannot interrupt a speaker
3. It is debatable if the main motion is debatable
4. Can be itself amended
Which of the following is not true about the motion to amend?
1. It can be applied to motion that cannot be stated differently
2. It requires a second
3. It is not debatable if the main motion cannot be debated
4. It can be withdrawn
A motion to refer _____.
1. sends a pending motion to a committee
2. amends a motion
3. insures that a motion will not come before an assembly again
4. None of the other answers is correct.
How many purposes for the motion to defer are listed?
1. 5
2. 4
3. 6
4. 3
A motion may be referred to a committee to ______.
1. to investigate the background or reason for it
2. to delay a vote on it
3. to ensure privacy on a delicate matter
4. All of the other answers are correct.
A motion to refer should contain _____.
1. what is referred
2. which committee is to receive the item
3. who is to be on the committee if it does not already exist
4. All of the other answers are correct.
A motion to refer can contain ______.
1. when the item should be reported back
2. special instructions as to what to do
3. an order to meet in executive session only
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Which of the following would not usually be included in a motion to refer?
1. The time of the first meeting of the committee.
2. The chair of the committee.
3. The powers of the committee in this matter.
4. The number of members on the committee.
The method of appointing members to a committee is best done _____.
1. in the motion to commit
2. by allowing the chair of the committee to decide it
3. by letting the secretary appoint members
4. None of the other answers is correct.
If the motion to refer is lacking some details, after passage ______.
1. the chair can fill in the details
2. the chair can ask the assembly to fill in the details
3. the chair can decide on the membership
4. All the other answers are correct.
If a motion to refer is lacking some details when proposed, ______.
1. the chair may get the mover’s agreement to include them
2. the chair may order the mover to include them
3. other members may not propose amendments to include them
4. All of the other answers are correct.
A motion to fill in details proposed after a motion to refer has been accepted ____.
1. is proper
2. is out of order as it is too late
3. can be proposed if the mover of the original motion to refer agrees
4. None of the other answers is correct.
If a motion is in the realm of a standing committee, it usually sent there by _____.
1. a majority vote
2. a 2/3rds vote
3. a majority of the entire membership
4. None of the other answers is correct.
If a motion to refer does not say how to appoint members, ____.
1. the chair can appoint them immediately
2. the chair can appoint them later after thinking about it
3. the chair can ask the assembly for help
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Debate on a motion to refer is limited to ______.
1. matters related to referral
2. the motion that is being referred
3. other motions attached to the motion being referred
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Instructions to committee may be given ______.
1. in the motion to refer
2. in a separate motion
3. in a memorandum from the secretary
4. All the other answers are correct.
Instructions may be given _______.
1. at any time until the report is submitted
2. only at the time of referral
3. only as directed by the assembly
4. None of the other answers is correct.
When a motion is sent back to the same committee, ____.
1. it is not necessary to give new instructions
2. new instructions cannot be given
3. new instructions must be given
4. new instructions are only given if requested by the committee
Once a motion has been sent to a committee, _____.
1. the assembly can decide to withdraw it
2. the assembly can decide to send it to a different committee
3. the assembly can decide the question itself
4. All the other answers are correct.
An idea can be referred to a committee _____.
1. at any time, even before it is a motion
2. only when it is a main motion
3. only when it is a main motion with amendments
4. None of the other answers is correct.
Which of the following is not true about the motion to refer?
1. It does not need to be seconded.
2. It cannot interrupt a speaker.
3. It requires a majority vote.
4. It takes precedence over the motion to amend.
Which of the following is not true about the motion to refer?
1. Debate cannot be closed on it.
2. Debate is limited to items concerned with refer.
3. It can be amended
4. It applies to main motions only.
If you want to delay consideration of a motion, you can move to ______.
1. postpone to a certain time
2. postpone indefinitely
3. amend by substitution
4. None of the other answers is correct.
The correct form of the motion to postpone to a certain time is ______.
1. I move to postpone … until …
2. I move to delay … until ….
3. I move to delay … after ….
4. I move to postpone … after ….
Postpone to a certain time differs from postpone temporarily in _____.
1. it sets a definite time to take up the motion
2. it can set a time to take up the motion
3. the vote is more difficult to achieve
4. the debatability is different
Postpone to a certain time cannot set up _____.
1. a general order
2. a special order
3. a special time reserved for this motion
4. None of the other answers is correct.
The motion to postpone to a certain time may set up _____ when the item will be considered.
1. an hour
2. a day
3. the occurrence of an event
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Debate on Postpone to a Certain Time is limited to _____.
1. time and reason
2. the motion to be postponed
3. time, reason, and the motion to be postponed
4. time
What can Postpone to a Certain Time not be used for?
1. To a meeting that is not already set up.
2. To a meeting over a month away.
3. To a special meeting called for next week.
4. All the other answers are correct.
When a motion is postponed to a certain time, it becomes _____.
1. a general order
2. a special order
3. a generic order
4. a global order
If no business is pending at the time a motion was postponed to, _____.
1. the postponed motion becomes the pending motion
2. someone must ask that the postponed motion become the pending motion
3. the chair asks if the assembly wants to consider the postponed motion
4. the original mover of the motion to postpone needs to move the consideration of the postponed motion
For a postponed motion to become a special order, _____.
1. the assembly must vote to make it so
2. the chair needs to declare it so
3. the mover of the original motion must request it
4. A postponed motion cannot become a special order.
When the time comes for a special order, _____.
1. it is immediately considered
2. the immediate pending motion is laid aside
3. any business that is interrupted by the special is considered after the disposal of the special order
4. All the other answers are correct.
The vote needed to make something a special order is ____.
1. a 2/3rds vote
2. a majority
3. a plurality
4. a majority of the entire membership
A special order may be delayed by _____.
1. a 2/3rds vote
2. a majority
3. a plurality
4. a majority of the entire membership
A motion postponed as a general order may be delayed again by _____.
1. a majority vote
2. a 2/3rds vote
3. a plurality vote
4. a majority of the entire membership
A main motion may be postponed to _____.
1. a later time in the same meeting
2. a later time in the same session
3. a later meeting that has been scheduled
4. All the other answers are correct.
A motion ______.
1. cannot be delayed to another convention or annual meeting because the membership will be different
2. can be delayed to another convention or annual meeting because the organization is the same
3. cannot be delayed to another convention or annual meeting because the rules will not be the same
4. can be delayed to another convention or annual meeting because the rules will not change much
A main motion can be deferred to a future convention ______.
1. by passing a main motion putting it on the agenda for the next convention
2. by passing a resolution putting it on the agenda for the next convention
3. by referring it to a committee with orders to report at the next convention
4. All of the other answers are correct.
A main motion can be deferred to a future convention by _____.
1. postponing it to the next convention
2. laying it on the table until the next convention
3. postponing it and making it a special order for the next convention
4. None of the other answers is correct.
A motion that was postponed to a certain time but not taken up _____.
1. comes up under unfinished business at the next meeting
2. comes up as a special order at the next meeting
3. is lost and needs to be renewed to come up
4. comes up as the special order for the next meeting
If no motion is on the floor and a motion to postpone is made on an item that has been postponed to later in the same meeting, it is a ______.
1. main motion
2. subsidiary motion
3. incidental motion
4. privileged motion
Which of the following cannot be an effect of adopting a motion to postpone to a certain time?
1. Postponing to a certain date.
2. Postponing to a certain meeting.
3. Postponing to a certain position in the order of business.
4. All the others can be the effect of adopting a motion to postpone to a certain time.
Which pending motion does not adhere when a main motion is deferred?
1. All pending motions adhere.
2. Any amendment does not adhere
3. A motion to refer to committee does not adhere.
4. A motion to withdraw does not adhere.
Which of the following is not a rule for a motion to Postpone to a Certain Time?
1. Amendments are unrestricted.
2. Requires a second.
3. Requires a majority vote.
4. Applies to main motions only.
Which of the following is not a rule for a motion to Postpone to a Certain Time?
1. Cannot have its debate limited
2. Cannot interrupt a speaker
3. Debate is restricted to issues about postponement
4. Takes precedence over refer and amend
A motion to Limit or Extend Debate may _____.
1. extend debate
2. limit debate
3. remove a limitation already imposed
4. All of the other answers are correct.
A motion to Limit or Extend Debate may _____.
1. extend the time of a current speaker
2. limit the number of speakers to be allowed
3. limit the amount of time for debate on a motion
4. All of the other answers are correct.
What is the most common use of extend debate?
1. Extend the time of a particular speaker
2. Increase the number of allowed speakers
3. Extend the time allowed for debate
4. All of the other answers are correct.
What is allowed for the motion to Extend or Limit Debate?
1. The making of a motion that affects another aspect of debate while a version of the motion is pending.
2. The making of a motion that affects the same aspect of debate as a version that is pending.
3. The making of a motion that reverses the affects of a version of the motion that is pending.
4. None of the other answers is correct.
A motion to limit or extend debate may apply to _____.
1. all pending motions
2. to some of the pending motions
3. to only one of the pending motions
4. All of the other answers are correct.
The motion to extend or limit debate is in effect _____.
1. only at the current meeting
2. until such meeting that the motion is decided
3. only until the current motion is decided no matter how the motion was worded
4. until the committee reports on the motion
A motion to limit or extend debate can be made ______.
1. for a current motion
2. for one that will come up next at the meeting
3. for one that will come up later in the meeting
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Which of the following is not true about Limit or Extend Debate?
1. Takes precedence over nothing.
2. Cannot interrupt a speaker.
3. Applies to debatable motions only.
4. Requires a second.
Which of the following is not true about Limit of Extend Debate?
1. No amendments are allowed.
2. Debate restricted to type and time.
3. Requires a 2/3rds vote.
4. Can be withdrawn.
If you want to stop debate and go to a vote, you move to ______.
1. close debate and vote immediately
2. refer to a committee
3. limit debate
4. amend
Which of the following forms can be used to end debate and go to a vote?
1. I move to close debate.
2. I move to vote immediately
3. I move the previous question.
4. All the other answers are correct.
Originally, moving the previous question was for _____.
1. suppressing a question
2. going to a vote
3. suppressing a vote
4. going to a question
Previous question meaning going to a vote originated in _____.
1. the United States
2. Great Britain
3. Greece
4. Germany
The term “Previous Question” has largely been replaced with _____.
1. “Close Debate”
2. “Vote Now”
3. “Vote Immediately”
4. “Close the Vote”
If the motion to close debate is adopted, _____.
1. no more amendments can be proposed
2. subsidiary motions cannot be proposed
3. postpone temporarily can be proposed
4. All of the other answers are correct.
The motion to close debate is a _____.
1. powerful tool
2. weak tool
3. neutral tool
4. hostile tool
The motion to close debate _____.
1. can be proposed after a motion is on the floor
2. cannot be proposed when originally making the motion
3. is out of order if put at the end of speech about the motion
4. All the other answers are correct.
To keep an assembly from debating an issue, _____.
1. Close debate can be the first thing moved when the motion is on the floor
2. Close Debate is moved with the original motion
3. Close Debate is asked for by the seconder
4. All of the other answers are correct.
If the motion to Close Debate is unqualified, ______.
1. only the immediately pending question is affected
2. all pending questions are affected
3. only amendments are affected
4. None of the other answers is correct.
If more than one motion is pending, Close Debate _____.
1. should specify which motions are affected
2. should not be moved
3. must be moved to include all questions
4. None of the other answers is correct.
If close debate is adopted, _____.
1. a vote must be taken immediately on all questions affected
2. discussion can continue on all motions not affected
3. one vote is taken on all the questions affected
4. discussion can continue on the immediately pending question but no others
The motion to close debate must apply ______.
1. to the immediate pending questions
2. to questions that are in successive order
3. to questions without skipping any
4. All the other answers are correct.
The effect of Close Debate ends _____.
1. with the meeting for which adopted
2. with the voting on the motion even if at a later meeting
3. with the end of the session for which adopted
4. never
The vote needed to close debate is _____.
1. 2/3rds
2. majority
3. majority of the membership
4. plurality
The correct way to make the motion is _____.
1. to be recognized and move to call the question
2. to call out “Question” without being recognized
3. to call out “I call the question” without being recognized
4. to interrupt the speaker and move to call the question
When there is lull in debate, the chair may accept _____.
1. the calling out of “Question”
2. the calling out of “I call the question”
3. rising and calling out “Question”
4. All of the other answers are correct.
The chair can ask for _____ with the motion to close debate.
1. general consent
2. majority vote
3. plurality vote
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Which of the following is not correct about close debate?
1. Can be amended.
2. Cannot interrupt the speaker.
3. Can only have withdraw applied to it.
4. Applies to debatable motions only.
Which of the following is not correct about close debate?
1. Requires a second.
2. Is not debatable.
3. Takes precedence over most subsidiary motions.
4. None of the other answers is incorrect.
The motion to Table is properly called _____.
1. Postpone Temporarily
2. Postpone to a Certain Time
3. Refer
4. Suspend the Rules
The correct form of making the motion to Postpone Temporarily is ____.
1. I move that the main motion be postponed temporarily
2. I move to table the motion
3. I move that the motion be laid on the table
4. All of the other answers are correct.
The usual reason for postponing temporarily is _____.
1. urgent business has arisen
2. the members need more information not currently available
3. the members want more time before voting
4. All of the answers are correct.
The motion to postpone temporarily sets aside the main motion for _____.
1. the convention
2. the next quarter
3. that part of the agenda
4. the year
A motion that has been postponed temporarily ____.
1. can be resumed by a motion to resume
2. can be resumed by the chair
3. cannot be resumed during the current meeting
4. cannot be resumed during the current quarter
A motion that was postponed temporarily _____.
1. can be made again at the same meeting
2. cannot be made again at a future meeting
3. cannot be resumed at the same meeting
4. None of the other answers is correct.
A motion that is tabled is postponed for _____.
1. an indefinite time
2. one meeting
3. one quarter
4. one year
A motion to postpone to a certain time ranks ______ than a motion to table.
1. lower
2. higher
3. the same
4. They have no ranking.
When a main motion is postponed, _____.
1. adhering motions are also postponed
2. some adhering motions are not postponed
3. all adhering motions are not postponed
4. only the main motion is postponed
When a tabled motion is taken from the table, _____.
1. all adhering motions come with it
2. motions to limit debate do not come with it
3. amendments do not come with it
4. You can’t take a motion from the table.
Postpone temporarily is preferred over table because _____.
1. it is more precise
2. it is more modern
3. it is easier to remember
4. None of the other answers is correct.
The motion to postpone temporarily can be used to _____.
1. kill a motion
2. make sure it comes before the assembly
3. make sure it is not in the minutes
4. bring life to a motion
The reason it is not good to use postpone temporarily to kill a motion is _____.
1. a bare majority can do it without discussion
2. a large majority is needed to stop it
3. items that most members want are easily stopped
4. None of the other answers is correct.
When a motion is being vigorously debated, to postpone temporarily takes _____.
1. a 2/3rds vote
2. a majority vote
3. a majority of the entire membership
4. a plurality
Who decides when a motion is being vigorously debated?
1. The chair
2. The assembly
3. The mover of the motion
4. The secretary.
A motion killed by postpone temporarily _____.
1. can still be brought back by a majority vote
2. can still be brought back by a 2/3rds vote
3. cannot be brought back
4. can be brought back by the chair
Which of the following is not a rule for Postpone Temporarily?
1. Is debatable
2. Requires a second
3. Cannot interrupt a speaker
4. Cannot be amended
Which of the following is not a rule for Postpone Temporarily?
1. Does not take precedence over Postpone to a Certain Time.
2. Requires a majority vote usually.
3. Applies to main motions only.
4. The only motion that can be applied to it is withdraw.
Which of the following is covered by a motion of privilege?
1. Comfort of the assembly.
2. Rights of a member.
3. Permission to present an urgent motion.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Which of the following is not a correct form for making a Question of Privilege?
1. I rise to a question of privilege of the assembly.
2. I rise to a question of personal privilege.
3. I rise to a question of privilege to present a motion.
4. All of the other answers are correct forms.
Who decides a question of privilege?
1. The chair
2. The assembly by a 2/3rds vote
3. The secretary
4. The assembly by unanimous consent
It is the member’s _____ to have a question of privilege decided.
1. right
2. duty
3. request
4. permission
Who decides if a question of privilege is a proper question?
1. The chair
2. The parliamentarian
3. The assembly
4. The maker of the motion
A member may make a question of privilege about something affecting ______.
1. the assembly
2. himself
3. another member
4. All of the other answers are correct.
A request for a question of privilege may be made _____.
1. at any time even if somebody is speaking
2. at any time before a member begins to speak
3. only when nobody else has the floor
4. only at the beginning of a meeting
If you are speaking and somebody requests a question of privilege, you _____.
1. should sit down until it is decided
2. should keep on speaking
3. should object to the chair
4. should remain standing until it is decided
A question of privilege needs to be decided _____.
1. immediately
2. after debate about the issue
3. at some time during the meeting
4. never
If a person does not like the chair’s ruling on a question of privilege, he should _____.
1. appeal
2. make a point of order
3. not do anything
4. get up and argue with the chair
The chair can decide to _____.
1. grant a question of privilege immediately
2. grant a question of privilege after the current speaker is done
3. not grant a question of privilege
4. All of the other answers are correct.
What is the correct order of preference for questions of privilege?
1. Assembly, members, motions
2. Assembly, motions, members
3. Members, assembly, motions
4. Motions, assembly, members
Which of the following is question of privilege of the assembly?
1. Individual rights.
2. Reputation.
3. Safety of a member.
4. None of the other answers is a question of privilege of the assembly.
Which of the following is a question of privilege of the assembly?
1. The heating of the hall.
2. The conduct of a member
3. The convenience of a member
4. None of the other answers is a question of privilege of the assembly.
Which of the following is a question of privilege of a member?
1. The safety of a member
2. The reputation of a member
3. The conduct of a member
4. All of the other answers are correct.
For a motion to be a question of privilege, _____.
1. another motion must be pending
2. it must deal with an emergency
3. the chair must rule it is appropriate
4. All of the other answers are correct.
A question of privilege presented as a motion differs from a regular main motion in that _____.
1. it may interrupt
2. it takes a 2/3rds vote
3. it does not need a second
4. it cannot be amended
A question of privilege as a motion is usually passed by _____.
1. general consent
2. majority vote
3. majority of the entire membership
4. 2/3rds vote
Which of the following does not apply to question of privilege as a request?
1. Requires a second.
2. Can interrupt a speaker.
3. Requires no vote.
4. Can only have withdraw applied to it.
Which of the following does not apply to question of privilege as a request?
1. Applies to the pending motion.
2. Is not debatable.
3. Cannot be amended.
4. Takes precedence over most other motions.
What is the purpose of a motion to recess?
1. To provide a break in a meeting with a time to restart.
2. To end one meeting and set up another one.
3. To provide a break in a meeting with no time to restart.
4. To end one meeting with no other meeting planned.
The correct form for a Motion to Recess is ______.
1. I move to recess until _____
2. I move to recess
3. I move to recess until our next meeting
4. I move to stop this meeting until tomorrow morning.
Recess differs from Adjourn as it _____.
1. does not end the meeting
2. ends the current meeting
3. stops the current agenda and requires a new one
4. halts all business
A Convention _____.
1. recesses between meetings and adjourns at the end
2. adjourns between meetings
3. recesses between meetings and at the end
4. adjourns between meetings and at the end
A recess is limited ______.
1. to the time before the next scheduled meeting
2. to the day it is made
3. to a very brief time
4. to the current quarter
If you do not want to put a time limit in the motion to recess, you put _____.
1. at the call of the chair
2. no indication at all
3. at the orders of the secretary
4. None of the other answers is correct.
Debate on a recess is limited to _____.
1. time
2. duration
3. need
4. All the other answers are correct.
Recess is privileged if _____.
1. another main motion is pending
2. it is the only main motion pending
3. the agenda calls for the motion to recess
4. It is never privileged.
Which of the following is not true about the motion to recess?
1. Cannot interrupt a speaker.
2. Requires a second.
3. Debate is restricted.
4. All of the other answers are true about the motion to recess.
Which of the following is not true about the motion to recess?
1. Requires a majority vote.
2. Takes precedence over nothing.
3. Applies to no other motion.
4. Can be amended or withdrawn.
The proper motion to end a meeting is _____.
1. Adjourn
2. Recess
3. Amend
4. Ratify
The correct form for adjourn is _____.
1. I move that we adjourn
2. I move that we adjourn after the program committee report
3. I move that we adjourn at 9 pm
4. All the other answers are correct.
When adjourn is privileged and passes, ______.
1. the meeting is immediately adjourned
2. the meeting can end after a scheduled event
3. the meeting can end at a certain time
4. None of the other answers is correct.
When adjourn is not privileged, it ____.
1. cannot be debated
2. cannot be amended
3. cannot set a later time for adjournment
4. None of the other answers is correct.
As a privileged motion, adjourn _____.
1. out ranks all other motions
2. is the lowest ranking motion
3. ranks just higher than the subsidiary motions
4. has no rank
When a motion to adjourn is made, _____.
1. the chair can request a delay in voting until all important business is handled
2. it must be voted on immediately
3. the maker can request a delay in voting on it
4. no vote is taken on it
If a motion to adjourn is made, ______.
1. any member can point out business that must be handled
2. no member can obtain the floor
3. only the secretary can point out necessary business
4. the mover is responsible for pointing out necessary business
If the mover of the motion to adjourn does not want to delay the motion, _____.
1. it must be voted on
2. the chair can delay it
3. a point of order can be made
4. None of the other answers is correct.
If the assembly cannot finish its business, it can ______.
1. continue at a later date
2. set the time for a meeting to finish at
3. set the date for a meeting to finish at
4. All the other answers are correct.
For a continued meeting, _____.
1. notice is not usually required
2. notice must be given if the bylaws say so
3. the break is treated as a recess
4. All the other answers are correct.
If there is no provision for a further meeting, adjournment _____.
1. dissolves the body
2. means that the body meets at the call of the chair
3. means that anybody can call the body into session
4. None of the other answers is correct.
When a body adjourns without provision for an additional meeting, ____.
1. it adjourns sine die
2. the body will meet at the call of the chair
3. the motion is a privileged motion
4. All of the other answers are correct.
The body is adjourned once ______.
1. the chair announces the result of the vote
2. when the assembly votes
3. whenever the chair declares the adjournment
4. a quorum is lost
If the chair is not sure what type of adjournment is being asked for, he should ____.
1. ask the maker of the motion
2. decide for himself what is meant
3. ask the assembly what is meant
4. ignore the motion
In announcing the results on a motion to adjourn, the chair _____.
1. can state when the next meeting is
2. must state when the next meeting is
3. cannot state when the next meeting is
4. should not mention anything about future meetings
If a time set for adjournment is reached, the chair _____.
1. informs the membership of that
2. adjourns the meeting immediately
3. states a motion to adjourn
4. allows the current business to be finished
If a time set for adjournment is reached, a member can _____.
1. move to adjourn
2. move to suspend the rule requiring adjournment
3. move to set a new time for adjournment
4. All the other answers are correct.
If an item of business is interrupted by adjournment of a regular meeting, _____.
1. it is the first item of unfinished business at the next meeting
2. it is the first item of new business at the next meeting
3. it is lost but can be renewed at the next meeting
4. it is the first item of business at the next meeting
If an item of business is interrupted by adjournment at a convention, ____.
1. it is lost unless a committee has been instructed to report at the next meeting
2. it is lost
3. it is the first item of unfinished business at the next convention
4. it is the first item of business at the next convention
Which of the following is a rule governing a motion to adjourn?
1. Is not debatable when privileged
2. Needs no second
3. Applies to most motions
4. Cannot be amended
Which of the following is not a rule governing a motion to adjourn?
1. Takes no precedence when privileged.
2. Cannot interrupt a speaker.
3. Requires a majority vote.
4. Can be withdrawn.
If a member thinks the chair made a mistake in a ruling, he may ____.
1. appeal
2. ratify
3. amend
4. adjourn
The correct form for making an appeal is ____.
1. "I appeal from the decision of the chair"
2. "The chair was wrong in that decision"
3. "The chair did not treat me fairly"
4. "I ask the assembly to overthrow the chair"
When an appeal is made, the vote is _____.
1. taken on sustaining the chair
2. taken on overruling the chair
3. taken on the motion to appeal
4. taken on overruling the appeal
When an appeal is made, _____.
1. the chair speaks first, then the person appealing
2. the person appealing speaks first, then the chair
3. the chair speaks first, then whoever gets the floor
4. the person appealing speaks first, then whoever gets the floor speaks
An appeal can be made from a ruling of the chair involving ____.
1. judgment
2. anything
3. opinion
4. the bylaws
What cannot be appealed?
1. Items of fact.
2. Items related to the bylaws
3. Items related to standing rules.
4. Items related to the Parliamentary Authority.
When stating the question on the appeal, the chair ____.
1. states it as sustaining the decision of the chair
2. states it without bias
3. states it clearly
4. All of the other answers are correct.
When speaking during an appeal, the chair _____.
1. speaks without stepping down from the chair
2. turns the chair over the vice president and speaks
3. turns the chair over to the secretary and speaks
4. does not give any reasons for his ruling
After the chair gives the reasons for the ruling, _____.
1. the member appealing may give his reasons for disagreeing
2. the member appealing may withdraw his appeal
3. other members may debate the appeal
4. All the other answers are correct.
After the member gives his reasons for appealing, _____.
1. the chair may change the ruling
2. the members must vote immediately
3. the chair may dispute the reasoning
4. All the other answers are correct.
On an appeal to overturn the decision of the chair, the vote must be _____.
1. a majority against sustaining the chair
2. a tie for sustaining the chair
3. a majority sustaining the chair
4. a 2/3rds vote against sustaining the chair
An appeal is made _____.
1. immediately after a ruling by the chair
2. at any time after a ruling by the chair
3. only when no other business has come up
4. None of the other answers is correct.
Which of the following is not a rule governing appeal?
1. Cannot interrupt a speaker.
2. Does not require a second.
3. Is not debatable.
4. None of the other answers is a rule governing appeal.
Which of the following is not a rule governing appeal?
1. Can be amended.
2. Requires a majority vote in the negative.
3. Takes precedence and must be decided immediately.
4. Applies to rulings of the chair.
If you want to do something outside a procedural rule, you need to use the motion _____.
1. to suspend the rules
2. to ratify an action
3. to amend
4. to appeal
The correct form to do something outside a procedural rule is _____.
1. I move to suspend the rule to ….
2. I want to do something different
3. The following rule must be suspended
4. I demand that the rule … be suspended
The vote needed to suspend a rule is _____.
1. two-thirds
2. majority
3. plurality
4. at the decision of the chair
What can be suspended?
1. A rule of procedure.
2. An adopted agenda.
3. Special rules of order.
4. All of the others are correct.
Which of the following rules can be suspended?
1. A rule stated in a statue or charter.
2. A basic rule of common parliamentary law.
3. A rule in the bylaws.
4. None of the other answers can be suspended.
A motion to suspend the rules can be made _____.
1. when it affects the motion being discussed
2. when an unrelated motion is pending
3. whenever the chair desires
4. only at the beginning of a meeting.
Rules may be suspended _____.
1. only for a limited time
2. for any reason
3. only when the chair agrees
4. for as long as the mover desires
A motion to suspend the rules _____.
1. must mention the object of the suspension
2. can mention the object of the suspension
3. may mention the object of the suspension
4. may not mention the object of the suspension
A rule that has been suspended ____.
1. automatically becomes active once the objective is accomplished
2. needs to have the suspension lifted by a motion
3. never becomes active again
4. becomes active after a few minutes
What is a Gordian Knot?
1. When there is no way out of a complex situation.
2. When the mover of a motion decides to oppose the motion.
3. When the chair feels it is necessary for herself to make a motion.
4. This has nothing to do with Parliamentary Procedure.
When a Gordian Knot is encountered, the solution is _____.
1. to suspend the rules and start over
2. to vote on all motions immediately
3. to move on to other business and come back to it later
4. None of the other answers is correct.
The solution to a Gordian Knot problem is called _____.
1. a Gordian Knot motion
2. a sword motion
3. ratification
4. a recess
A Gordian Knot motion is usually passed by _____.
1. 2/3rds vote
2. majority vote
3. majority of the entire membership
4. None of the other answers is correct.
If there is objection to the Gordian Knot motion, it takes _____.
1. a 2/3rds vote
2. a majority vote
3. a majority of the entire membership
4. a plurality vote
Instead of using a Gordian Knot motion, ______.
1. the mover can request to withdraw the motion and introduce a better one
2. the chair can order the motion withdrawn and introduce a better one
3. the assembly can ignore the motion and move on to the next item of business
4. the assembly can refuse to deal with the motion
The effects of suspend the rules is that _____.
1. the assembly can do something not allowed by a procedural rule
2. the assembly can do something not allowed by the bylaws
3. the assembly can do something not allowed by law
4. the assembly can do something not allowed by the constitution
Which of the following is true about the motion to suspend the rules?
1. Cannot interrupt the speaker.
2. Requires a second.
3. Is not debatable.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Which of the following is not true about the motion to suspend the rules?
1. Applies to all other motions.
2. Requires a 2/3rds vote
3. Must be decided immediately
4. Cannot be amended
If you wish to secure a ruling of the presiding officer about a violation of the rules, you make which of the following motions?
1. Point of order
2. Appeal
3. Suspend the rules
4. Reconsideration
The correct way to make a point of order is ____.
1. I rise to a point of order
2. I need to know what this is
3. You made a mistake here
4. Correct this problem please
A point of order can be made if the chair _____.
1. fails to enforce a rule
2. misses an error made by a member
3. makes an error
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Rising to a point of order is _____.
1. a request that the rules be enforced
2. a demand that the rules be enforced
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3. an objection to the ruling of the chair
4. an objection to the chair being the chair
A point of order can be raised later if it involves _____.
1. a violation of law
2. a violation of the bylaws
3. the accuracy of the minutes
4. All of the other answers are correct.
When must a point of order normally be made?
1. Immediately
2. At any time during the meeting
3. Before an adjournment
4. Before the next recess
A point of order can interrupt a speaker ______.
1. when needed
2. if it refers to the bylaws
3. if the member needs to leave
4. if an adjournment is scheduled
Normally, the chair rules on a point of order _____.
1. immediately
2. after a few minutes
3. when the current speaker is finished
4. only when he wants to
If the chair cannot rule on a point of order immediately, _____.
1. the item of business is stopped until the chair rules
2. the item continues if the objector agrees
3. all business is stopped until the matter is decided
4. None of the other answers is correct.
If the chair is in doubt about a point of order, _____.
1. the assembly can be asked to decide
2. the secretary decides
3. the chair must step down as chair
4. the parliamentarian decides
When a point of order is decided by the assembly, _____.
1. the chair decides if discussion is to be allowed
2. it is always debatable
3. no debate is allowed
4. the assembly decides if it is debatable
If a member is not happy with the decision of the assembly on a point of order, ____.
1. no appeal is allowed
2. the member can appeal
3. the member can appeal if there was debate
4. the member can appeal if there was no debate
When the chair decides on a point of order, _____.
1. a member can appeal
2. no appeal is allowed
3. the member can appeal if there was debate
4. the member can appeal if there was no debate
After a point of order has been decided, _____.
1. business resumes at where it was before
2. a new item of business must be introduced
3. the chair decides what comes up next
4. the meeting is adjourned
Which of the following is not true about a point of order?
1. Requires a second.
2. Can interrupt a speaker.
3. Cannot be amended.
4. Is usually not debatable.
Which of the following is not true about a point of order?
1. It can be decided when the chair wants.
2. Requires no vote.
3. Applies to any violation.
4. Can only have the motion to withdraw applied to it.
A parliamentary inquiry asks _____.
1. a question about procedure
2. about procedure concerning a motion the speaker which to bring up
3. about the meaning or intent of the current motion
4. All of the other answers are correct.
There is/are ____ correct way(s) to raise a parliamentary inquiry.
1. 2
2. 1
3. 3
4. 4
For how many purposes may a parliamentary inquiry be made?
1. 3
2. 1
3. 2
4. 4
Inquiry as to procedures for the current motion is ____.
1. a right of a member
2. a duty of a member
3. an obligation of a member
4. None of the other answers is correct.
A parliamentary inquiry is _____.
1. a request
2. a motion
3. a plea
4. an agenda
When can a parliamentary inquiry interrupt a speaker?
1. When it requires an immediate answer.
2. At any time as it is a basic right.
3. When the chair allows it.
4. When not directly related to the business at hand.
When a person rises for a parliamentary inquiry, s/he should _____.
1. say that it is for a parliamentary inquiry
2. wait until the chair recognizes them
3. immediately begin talking about their inquiry
4. demand to be heard immediately
A parliamentary inquiry is directed at _____.
1. the chair
2. the person speaking
3. the parliamentarian
4. All the other answers are correct.
If the chair thinks a parliamentary inquiry does not need an immediate answer, _____.
1. the speaker should continue speaking
2. the chair states that the inquiry will be answered after the speaker finishes
3. the member making the inquiry should sit down
4. All of the other answers are correct.
A parliamentary inquiry should be used to _____.
1. harass
2. delay
3. annoy
4. None of the other answers is correct.
The chair should answer questions about _____.
1. the current situation
2. general areas of parliamentary procedure
3. items related to future items on the agenda
4. All the other answers are correct.
Which of the following can the chair not do with a parliamentary inquiry?
1. Answer questions about procedure.
2. Give permission to ask questions to the speaker.
3. Rule the inquiry out of order.
4. The chair can do all the other answers.
When a person makes an inquiry of a speaker, _____.
1. the time used by asking the question is not taken from the speaker
2. the time used by asking the question is taken from the speaker
3. the time used by asking the question is taken from the speaker by order of the chair
4. the time used by asking the question is not taken from the speaker by order of the chair
When a person makes an inquiry of a speaker, _____.
1. he should use the third person and talk to the chair
2. he should talk normally to the speaker
3. he should use the third person and talk to the speaker
4. he should use the second person and talk to the chair
If the question can wait until later, ______.
1. the speaker cannot be interrupted
2. the speaker should not be interrupted
3. the chair decides if the speaker should be interrupted
4. All of the other answers are correct.
If the member interrupting begins to argue with the speaker, ____.
1. the chair should call the interrupter to order
2. the chair should call the speaker to order
3. the chair should call the assembly to order
4. the chair should do nothing
Interrupting a speaker with a question is a _____.
1. privilege
2. right
3. obligation
4. necessity
Which of the following is not true about a Parliamentary Inquiry?
1. Is debatable
2. Can interrupt a speaker if necessary
3. Requires no vote
4. Applies to any motion
Which of the following is not true about a Parliamentary Inquiry?
1. Can have no motion applied to it.
2. Requires no second.
3. Cannot be amended.
4. Takes precedence.
If a member wants to remove a motion from consideration, he uses ____.
1. Withdraw a motion
2. Parliamentary inquiry
3. Point of order
4. Refer
The mover can withdraw a motion at will if ____.
1. the chair has not stated it
2. debate has not begun
3. it has not been seconded
4. it has not been voted on
The mover needs permission to withdraw a motion once _____.
1. the chair has stated it
2. it has been seconded
3. debate has begun
4. it has been voted on
When the mover needs permission to withdraw a motion it is usually granted by _____.
1. unanimous consent
2. majority vote
3. 2/3rds vote
4. plurality
A member who is not the mover of a motion may _____.
1. request it be withdrawn
2. move to have it withdrawn
3. order it withdrawn
4. None of the other answers is correct.
A motion can be withdrawn until ____.
1. it has been voted on
2. it has been amended
3. it has been debated
4. it has been seconded
When a motion is withdrawn, ____.
1. the mover must agree
2. the assembly must agree if the chair has stated the motion
3. the seconder does not have to agree
4. All the other answers are correct.
A motion that was stated and then withdrawn is _____.
1. mentioned in the minutes
2. not mentioned in the minutes
3. mentioned in the minutes if the chair so orders
4. mentioned in the minutes if the assembly so orders
A motion that was not stated and withdrawn is ____.
1. not mentioned in the minutes
2. mentioned in the minutes
3. mentioned in the minutes if the chair so orders
4. mentioned in the minutes if the secretary wants to
Which of the following is not true about a request to withdraw a motion?
1. It is debatable.
2. It cannot be amended.
3. It requires no second.
4. It can interrupt a speaker.
Which of the following is not true about a request to withdraw a motion?
1. It requires a 2/3rds vote.
2. It takes precedence and must be decided immediately.
3. It applies to all motions.
4. It can have no motion applied to it.
Divide a question ______.
1. separates two or more independent parts
2. sets up more than one vote
3. sets up more than one discussion
4. All of the other answers are correct.
A request to divide a question _____.
1. needs to tell how to divide the question
2. can only divide a question into two parts
3. needs the approval of the mover
4. None of the other answers is correct.
If the chair agrees that a question can be divided, ____.
1. it is automatically divided
2. it still needs to be voted on
3. it is not important
4. None of the other answers is correct.
For a motion to be divided, ____.
1. it must have two or more independent section
2. each section must be independent of the other sections
3. each section could have been offered by itself.
4. All the other answers are correct.
If the chair does not agree to divide a question, _____.
1. a motion can be made to divide it
2. the motion cannot be divided
3. the only way to divide the motion is by appeal
4. the motion must go to committee to be divided
A complicated motion that needs to be divided is _____.
1. often referred to committee to be rewritten
2. divided by the chair
3. rewritten by the assembly at that time
4. divided by the person who first submitted the proposal
A long motion that cannot be divided can be _____ to make it easier to handle.
1. considered by paragraph
2. considered by sentence
3. passed in a temporary wording
4. passed for a temporary time
When discussing a motion seriatim, _____.
1. each paragraph is discussed individually
2. each paragraph is amended by itself
3. the entire motion is voted on
4. All the other answers are correct.
Instead of consideration by paragraph, consideration by ______ may be used.
1. each section
2. each sentence
3. each phrase
4. each word
A bylaw revision is usually considered _______.
1. seriatim
2. by paragraph
3. by section
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Consideration by paragraph may be ____.
1. proposed by the chair
2. proposed by a motion
3. approved by general consent
4. All the other answers are correct.
The most effective time to move for division of a question is _____.
1. when a motion is first introduced
2. when it has been proposed to close debate
3. when a vote has been taken
4. All the other answers are correct.
If more than one proposal for dividing a question is received, ____.
1. they are voted on in the order in which they were proposed
2. they are considered to be substitutions
3. they are sent to committee automatically
4. the second one is not allowed
Which of the following is not true about dividing a question?
1. Can be amended
2. Requires no second
3. Must be decided immediately
4. Can be withdrawn
Which of the following is not true about dividing a question?
1. Applies to any motion
2. Cannot interrupt a speaker
3. Is not debatable
4. Requires no vote as it is a request
If a vote is indecisive, you can _____.
1. call for division of the assembly
2. divide the question
3. demand a ballot
4. ratify the motion
Which of the following is the proper form for calling for a division?
1. Division.
2. I call for a division of the assembly.
3. I call for a standing vote.
4. All the other answers are correct.
A division of the assembly _____.
1. is used if a voice vote is not decisive
2. verifies the vote
3. needs to be counted if necessary to determine the vote
4. All of the other answers are correct.
A division of the assembly can be called for _____.
1. before the results are announced
2. after the results have been announced
3. when another member has claimed the floor
4. All of the other answers are correct.
A division of the assembly cannot be called for ____.
1. when the vote is decisive
2. when another has claimed the floor
3. before the vote has been announced
4. All the other answers are correct.
The responsibility for announcing the vote is the responsibility of ____.
1. the chair
2. the secretary
3. the mover of the motion
4. the parliamentarian
Which of the following is not a rule for division of the assembly?
1. It requires a vote.
2. It is not debatable.
3. It can interrupt proceedings.
4. It applies to hand votes.
Which of the following is not a rule for division of the assembly?
1. It can be amended.
2. It requires no second.
3. It takes precedence as an incidental motion.
4. It can have no motion applied to it.
Notice of a meeting or convention _____.
1. is required to make it valid
2. must be sent to all members
3. may be waived by a vote of all the members
4. All the other answers are correct.
Notice protects _____.
1. members before the meeting
2. absentee members
3. members who don’t vote
4. All the other answers are correct.
When proper notice has been given, absentee members ____.
1. have no right to complain
2. have the right to have their votes counted
3. have the right to be heard on the issues
4. None of the other answers is correct.
Notice can only be sent to _____.
1. a postal address
2. an email address
3. a fax address
4. None of the other answers is correct.
Notice must include ____.
1. the time of the meeting
2. the date of the meeting
3. the place of the meeting
4. All the other answers are correct.
Who should sign the notice?
1. The secretary.
2. The president
3. The executive director
4. The parliamentarian
The time and place of a meeting ____.
1. can be changed if another notice is sent
2. cannot be changed
3. can be changed with no notice
4. can be changed if most members are notified
A notice sent to late for most to attend ____.
1. is not valid
2. is valid if there is a good reason
3. is valid if a majority of members can attend
4. is valid if approved by the officers
If the quorum is less than a majority of the members, ____.
1. the bylaws should state the time and place of meetings
2. the notice of each meeting should state the time and place of meetings
3. the society needs to protect itself from small groups claiming to have legal meetings
4. All of the other answers are correct.
A call for a convention needs to specify _____.
1. how delegates are to be accredited
2. how to submit resolutions
3. how to submit bylaw amendments
4. All of the other answers are correct.
The call for a convention cannot be sent via _____.
1. the postal system
2. electronic means
3. the organization’s newsletter
4. None of the other answers is correct.
An annual meeting needs to have notice that includes ____.
1. information about elections
2. information about reports
3. information about regular motions
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Regular meetings require notice ____.
1. if the bylaws say so
2. to transact any business
3. to hear reports
4. All of the other answers are correct.
If a motion not requiring notice but that is important is to come up at a regular meeting, ____.
1. notice should be given
2. notice may not be given
3. notice must be given
4. the motion cannot be considered
If a motion needs notice, then any amendments _____.
1. must fall within the scope
2. must have notice given
3. are not allowed
4. have no limitations besides being germane
If a motion needs notice, a motion to rescind _____.
1. needs notice
2. is not allowed
3. needs no notice
4. is allowed but should be noticed
Notice can be waived by _____.
1. unanimous consent of all members
2. 2/3 vote of all members
3. 2/3 vote of all members present
4. no means
A written waiver of notice can be signed _____.
1. before the meeting
2. during the meeting
3. after the meeting
4. All the other answers are correct.
An official assembly of the members or of the board to conduct business is called ____.
1. a meeting
2. a gathering
3. an assembly
4. All of the other answers are correct.
A series of adjourned or recessed meetings in close succession is called ____.
1. a convention
2. an assembly
3. a meeting
4. All of the other answers are correct.
How many meanings does session have?
1. 2
2. 1
3. 3
4. 4
If an organization holds a meeting every month, such a meeting is called ____.
1. a regular meeting
2. a special session
3. a convention
4. an assembly
A meeting that is held at a regular time and place can be changed _____.
1. by giving notice to all members
2. only by a regular motion at a regular meeting
3. not at all.
4. None of the other answers is correct.
At a regular meeting, any business can be transacted _____.
1. if within the scope of the organization
2. even if notice is required
3. if the organization so decides
4. as long as all business has notice given
A meeting cannot begin earlier than ____.
1. the time of the notice
2. the time normally set
3. the regular time unless all are present and agree
4. All of the other answers are correct.
A meeting that is not a regularly scheduled one and that is to handle specified business is _____.
1. a special meeting
2. a regular meeting
3. a convention
4. an assembly
A special meeting must be called _____.
1. in accordance with the bylaws
2. by the chair
3. by the board
4. by the executive committee
For a special meeting to be valid, _____.
1. all members must be notified
2. only business in the call can be transacted
3. the call for the meeting must be inserted in the minutes
4. All of the other answers are correct.
The statement of business to be considered at a special meeting ____.
1. must be specific
2. can be general
3. must be general
4. is really not necessary
If the call of a special meeting says only that certain reports will be heard, ____.
1. recommendations in the reports cannot be voted on
2. recommendations in the reports can be voted on
3. recommendations in the reports must be voted on
4. recommendations in the reports should not be voted on
Minutes from the previous meeting ______ at a special meeting.
1. are not read
2. should be read
3. can be read
4. must be read
The minutes of a special meeting are approved at _____.
1. a regular meeting
2. a special meeting
3. the same special meeting
4. the next convention
If the meeting is adjourned to reconvene at a later time or date, the second meeting is _____.
1. a continued meeting
2. the same meeting
3. an “adjourned” meeting
4. All the other answers are correct.
When there is a continued meeting, it can ______.
1. do any of the business that the original meeting could do
2. only do the business for which it was set up
3. do only business listed in its call
4. make no final decisions
A continued meeting _____.
1. continues from where business stopped
2. starts out as if it is a new meeting
3. jumps immediately to the reason for which it was continued
4. None of the other answers is correct.
For a continued meeting, ____.
1. notice is not required
2. notice can be given
3. business previously noticed can be handled
4. All of the other answers are correct.
A continued meeting _____.
1. cannot be continued
2. may be after the next regular meeting
3. is a one time event
4. None of the other answers is correct.
Another name for a closed session is _____.
1. an executive session
2. a special session
3. an adjourned session
4. a recessed session
At a closed session _____ have the right attend.
1. only members
2. guests and members
3. the general public
4. only the board
A motion to go into closed session is _____.
1. a privileged motion
2. a subsidiary motion
3. an incidental motion
4. a main motion
Which of the following is usually held in a closed session?
1. Matters relating to discipline
2. Matters relating to personnel
3. Board meetings
4. All of the other answers are correct.
A law that restricts the use of closed sessions is called _____.
1. a sunshine law
2. a moonlight law
3. a daylight law
4. There is no special term for such a law.
Special laws restricting closed sessions usually apply only to _____.
1. incorporated societies
2. general societies
3. humane societies
4. None of the other answers is correct.
Minutes of a closed session can be read by _____.
1. only people entitled to be at the meeting
2. any member of the organization
3. any person who wants to read them
4. Minutes are not kept for a closed session.
A meeting via telephone or other electronic means can be held ____.
1. if the bylaws say it can be held
2. if state laws allow it to be held
3. if procedural rules for it are followed
4. All the other answers are correct.
For a meeting via telephone _____.
1. the quorum is established by a roll call
2. members must state their names before speaking
3. voting is via roll call vote
4. All the other answers are correct.
Which of the following is not considered the same as a meeting by telephone?
1. A meeting via email.
2. A video conference.
3. A voice chat line.
4. A video chat line.
What must be carefully protected in an electronic meeting?
1. The rights of absentees.
2. The rights on minority groups.
3. The rights of the board.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
If the people who are supposed to call a meeting fail to, _____.
1. any one member may demand that they do so
2. the president may do so
3. the secretary may do so
4. no meeting can be held
If after a demand, a meeting is not called, ____.
1. statue may allow one or more members to call a meeting
2. it has become a legal matter and not a procedural matter
3. the first person to mail out a notice calls the meeting
4. no meeting can be held
The place to look for the rules for calling a special meeting is ____.
1. the bylaws
2. the standing rules
3. the parliamentary authority
4. the special orders of a society
The number of people who must be present for a meeting to be valid is called ____.
1. the quorum
2. the bylaws
3. the majority
4. the ex officio
If a quorum is not present, ____.
1. no business can be transacted
2. reports can be heard
3. the program can be heard
4. All the other answers are correct.
Any business done without a quorum _____.
1. is proper
2. needs no further action
3. removes responsibility from those who do an action
4. None of the other answers is correct.
The quorum of a group is _____.
1. the number set in the bylaws
2. the proportion of members set in the bylaws
3. a majority if there is no bylaw provision
4. All the other answers are correct.
The quorum requirements should ____.
1. be a number that can be expected to show up
2. be high enough to protect against small minorities taking over
3. be realistic
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Using a proportion of the membership is good for groups with _____.
1. a fluctuating membership
2. a steady membership
3. a large membership
4. It is never good to use a proportion of the membership.
For a convention, the quorum should be _____.
1. a relatively high number
2. a very low number
3. around 20% of the registered delegates
4. around 40% of the registered delegates
What type of meeting has a quorum of those who are present no matter what the number?
1. A mass meeting
2. A board meeting
3. A committee meeting
4. A convention
The quorum depends upon the members _____.
1. present
2. voting
3. present and voting
4. abstaining
Which of the following is not counted in a quorum for an issue?
1. Members with a personal interest in the matter.
2. Members in good standing.
3. Members who are new at that meeting.
4. The presiding officer.
If a quorum is present, a regular issue passes if it receives at least ______.
1. a majority of those voting
2. a majority of those present
3. a majority of the entire membership
4. None of the other answers is correct.
_____ is responsible to make sure a quorum is present during a meeting.
1. The chair
2. The secretary
3. The parliamentarian
4. The membership
A request to check the quorum is in order _____.
1. at any time
2. when no motion is on the floor
3. only at the beginning of a meeting
4. only when it is time to vote
When a quorum is known to be present, asking about it is _____.
1. out of order
2. necessary
3. proper
4. convenient
When a vote is taken, if there is a question about the quorum, _____
1. it must be raised immediately
2. it can be raised at any time during the meeting
3. it can be raised until the minutes are approved
4. it can be raised at any time
The listing of the sequence in which business comes up is called _____.
1. the order of business
2. the blueprint of business
3. the rank of business
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Which of the following is in the correct order of business?
1. Reports of officers, unfinished business, new business, adjournment
2. Call to order, adjournment, reports of standing committees, announcements
3. Reading of the minutes, new business, unfinished business, adjournment
4. Reports of officers, reports of boards, new business, reading of the minutes
Which of the following is not in the usual order of business?
1. Prayer
2. Roll call
3. Pledge
4. All the others are not listed in the usual order of business.
An opening ceremony would come after _____.
1. the call to order
2. the reading and approval of the minutes
3. the reports of officers
4. new business
A special program such as a speech often comes _____.
1. after adjournment
2. under a category called Good of the Order
3. under a category called General Good and Welfare
4. All of the other answers are correct.
With an order of business, it is often important to be _____.
1. flexible
2. rigid
3. unyielding
4. None of the other answers is correct.
Which of the following is not found in the order of business for a special meeting?
1. Reading of the minutes.
2. Call to order.
3. Business stated in the notice.
4. Adjournment.
If an item has been set for a particular time in a convention, it takes _____ to change it.
1. a majority vote
2. a 2/3rds vote
3. a majority of the entire membership
4. It cannot be changed.
If item is postponed to a later time in the same meeting, _____.
1. no notice needs to be given
2. notice needs to be given to the members present
3. notice needs to be given to all members
4. An item cannot be postponed to a later time in the same meeting.
A list of the specific items under each category in an order of business is called ____.
1. an agenda
2. a bylaw
3. an order of business
4. a notice
Who usually prepares the agenda?
1. The president and the secretary together.
2. The president by himself.
3. The secretary by himself.
4. The parliamentarian and the president..
If an agenda is adopted, _____.
1. other items of business can be considered unless there is a rule against it
2. other items of business can be considered even if there is a rule against it.
3. No other items of business can be considered.
4. Agendas are never adopted.
Items on an agenda may be added or dropped by _____.
1. general consent or a majority vote
2. general consent or a 2/3rds vote
3. general consent only
4. a 2/3rds vote only
Routine matters are often taken care of by way of ______.
1. a consent agenda
2. a consent calendar
3. a unanimous consent agenda
4. All the other answers are correct.
Matters on the consent agenda are ______.
1. noncontroversial
2. items people want to debate
3. complex
4. questionable
Who may remove items from the consent agenda?
1. any member
2. any member with a second
3. only the chair
4. nobody
If a committee report contains several non-controversial proposals, _____.
1. they can be treated as a consent agenda
2. they can be passed en bloc
3. they can be passed by unanimous consent
4. All the other answers are correct.
An important item may be put on the _____ to make sure it is considered at the current meeting.
1. priority agenda
2. consent agenda
3. regular agenda
4. None of the other answers is correct.
Any agenda can be modified by ______.
1. majority vote of the assembly
2. majority vote of the officers
3. majority vote of the board
4. Agendas cannot be modified.
Who calls the meeting to order?
1. The chair.
2. The secretary.
3. The parliamentarian.
4. Nobody does.
What is the order of business immediately after the call to order?
1. The reading of the minutes
2. The reports of officers
3. The reports of committees
4. Adjournment
Who reads the minutes?
1. The secretary
2. The president
3. The parliamentarian
4. The minutes are never read.
Must the minutes be voted on?
1. No, if nobody objects.
2. Yes, if there has been change.
3. Yes.
4. No, they are never voted on.
After the minutes have been read, _____.
1. corrections are asked for
2. the vote automatically takes place
3. no alterations can be made
4. the next item of business is called for
Minutes of an annual meeting are approved by _____.
1. a standing committee
2. a special committee
3. the board
4. All of the other answers are possible.
The reading of the minutes may be _____, but this is not recommended.
1. postponed to another meeting
2. read immediately
3. done by the secretary
4. None of the other answers is correct.
A motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes _____.
1. is not precise in what it means
2. should be approved by unanimous consent
3. is properly offered at any time
4. needs the approval of the secretary
Which of the following procedures is out of order?
1. Approving the minutes without anybody reading them.
2. Delaying approval of the minutes to another meeting.
3. Approving the written copy without anybody reading them out loud.
4. Delaying the reading of the minutes to a later time in the meeting.
Which of the following is true about minutes?
1. They should reflect what was done and not what was said.
2. They do not need to include the name of the seconder.
3. Unimportant matters do not need to be recorded.
4. All the other answers are correct.
If minutes need to be detailed, ____.
1. the members should receive them in a printed form
2. they should just be read to the members at the meeting
3. no copy of the minutes should be handed to the members
4. they should not be approved by the society
The treasurer usually presents a report that _____.
1. may be detailed or brief
2. may list income and outflow of funds
3. is filed but not approved
4. All the other answers are correct.
The reports of officers come ______.
1. after the minutes have been approved
2. before the minutes are read
3. while the minutes are being considered
4. at the end of the meeting
When committees and boards report, _____.
1. the board is the last one to report
2. the reports are voted on
3. motions are never mentioned in the reports
4. None of the other answers is correct.
If an officer makes a recommendation, the motion is considered ____.
1. when the assembly decides
2. immediately when it is made
3. under new business
4. under unfinished business
What is considered under unfinished business?
1. Items that were interrupted when the last meeting adjourned.
2. Items that were postponed to this meeting without a special time being set.
3. Reports that were interrupted when the last meeting ended.
4. All the other answers are correct.
Who reads a motion that was interrupted at the last meeting?
1. The secretary.
2. The chair.
3. The parliamentarian.
4. The maker of the motion.
Which of the following is unfinished business?
1. A motion that was interrupted.
2. A motion that was referred to committee.
3. A motion that was postponed temporarily
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Who can introduce new business?
1. Any member.
2. Only the chair.
3. Only the secretary.
4. Only a committee chair.
What can be introduced as new business?
1. Any proposal a member wishes to introduce.
2. Items covered under another section of the order of business.
3. Only items for which notice has been given.
4. Only items for which notice has not been given.
What is the advantage of putting announcements in one section?
1. It can make things go faster.
2. It gives the chair control over what is announced.
3. It limits what can be announced.
4. None of the other answers is correct.
Who declares the meeting adjourned?
1. The chair
2. The parliamentarian
3. The secretary
4. Nobody announces it.
What will stop the meeting from being declared adjourned without a vote?
1. Any member bringing up an item of business.
2. Objection from at least ten members.
3. The parliamentarian objecting to adjournment.
4. The only way to adjourn is by voting.
Who has the final say on adjournment?
1. The members
2. The chair
3. The parliamentarian
4. The secretary
When can the chair declare a meeting adjourned no matter what the membership wants?
1. When there is no quorum.
2. When the time for adjournment arrives.
3. When the agenda is finished even if someone wants to add something.
4. None of the other answers is correct.
The right of a member to partake in debate _____.
1. is fundamental of parliamentary law
2. is a special privilege
3. is something granted by the board
4. is not important
Why is debate regulated?
1. To make sure that members have a reasonable opportunity to be heard.
2. To ensure that every member will always be heard.
3. To make sure that members have no opportunity to be heard.
4. To ensure that the ranking members are heard.
If a member wants to exercise the right to debate, she must _____.
1. know the rules
2. be a practiced speaker
3. be eloquent
4. be demanding that she must speak
A motion may be _____.
1. fully debatable
2. debatable with restrictions
3. undebatable
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Which of the following is not fully debatable?
1. A main motion
2. A motion to rescind
3. A motion to ratify
4. All the other answers are fully debatable.
Which of the following is not debatable with restrictions?
1. To amend
2. To refer to a committee
3. To limit debate
4. To reconsider
Which of the following is not debatable?
1. To postpone temporarily
2. To rescind
3. To postpone to a certain time
4. To appeal
To gain access to the floor for debate, ____.
1. a member must rise and address the chair
2. a member must rise and begin speaking
3. a member remains seated and addresses the chair
4. a member begins speaking from his seat
A member can gain the floor when ____.
1. nobody else is speaking
2. when a member is near finishing
3. when the chair has recognized another
4. None of the other answers is correct.
A member who has been recognized may speak _____.
1. as long as the rules are followed
2. for as long as she likes
3. until the chair recognizes another
4. until another member wants to speak
The floor is usually given to ____.
1. the first person to rise
2. a member who favors the motion
3. a member who is against the motion
4. a member who the chair likes
Which of the following rules help the chair decide who has the floor?
1. The maker of a motion should be allowed to speak first to explain the motion.
2. A member who has not spoken has priority over a person who has spoken.
3. The maker of a motion is usually allowed to speak last.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
If a motion is controversial, the chair _____.
1. should alternate between pro and con
2. should not be influenced by it
3. should have one side speak fully and then the other
4. should only allow those in favor of it speak
A member can be recognized a second time ____.
1. if nobody who has not spoken wants to speak
2. if they are the next person to rise first
3. if they are the opposite of the person who just finished speaking
4. A person may not speak a second time.
If a few members are well informed on a topic, _____.
1. they may each speak several times provided those who have not spoken get preference
2. they may each speak several times instead of those who have not spoken
3. they may not speak more than once
4. None of the other answers is correct.
Which of the following is not debate?
1. Brief remarks made by the maker of the motion before stating the motion.
2. A brief remark or question about an undebatable motion.
3. An inquiry, explanation, or a suggestion.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
If a member answers a question sent through the chair, ____.
1. it is not debate and no time is used up
2. it is not debate and time is used up
3. it is debate but time is not used up
4. it is debate and time is used up
Before a question is voted on, a member is entitled to know ____.
1. what the question is
2. what the effects of it will be
3. a reasonable explanation of things
4. All of the other answers are correct.
When debating, a speaker _____.
1. must stick to the item being debated
2. may talk about related items that interest him
3. may talk about anything
4. may wander from topic to topic
If a speaker is not being germane, _____.
1. the chair may not say anything
2. other members may not interrupt
3. the speaker is not doing anything wrong
4. None of the other answers is correct.
If a motion of higher preference is made, debate _____.
1. is limited to the higher motion
2. is limited to the original motion
3. may include both motions
4. is ended
Making unnecessary motions and asking pointless questions are examples of _____.
1. dilatory tactics
2. debilitating tactics
3. reactive tactics
4. special tactics
Dilatory tactics are _____.
1. out of order
2. allowable in debate
3. helpful
4. to be discouraged but proper
If a member continually uses dilatory tactics, _____.
1. the chair should refuse to recognize the member
2. there is nothing that can be done
3. the chair should warn the member each time
4. the motion should be declared lost
During debate, the debate is addressed to ____.
1. the chair
2. the maker of the motion
3. whoever the speaker wants to address
4. the assembly
What may be attacked during debate?
1. The consequences of the motion.
2. The motive of the mover.
3. The personality of the supporters of the motion.
4. All the other answers are correct.
A speaker should speak _____.
1. concisely
2. entertainingly
3. elaborately
4. for his personal pleasure
An effective tactic in debate is _____.
1. courtesy
2. abruptness
3. disorder
4. None of the other answers is correct.
If a member continually creates disorder, what can be done?
1. The member may be ejected from the meeting.
2. The member may be denied the right to speak.
3. The chair may try to enforce decorum.
4. All the other answers are correct.
Who may eject a member from a meeting for continual disorder?
1. The chair.
2. The membership by a vote.
3. The chair by an order or the membership by a vote.
4. A member may not be ejected from a meeting.
Which of the following is a duty of the chair during debate?
1. To control debate.
2. To expedite debate.
3. To protect the rights of the speaker.
4. All the other answers are correct.
Which of the following is not allowed during debate by the non-speakers?
1. Whispering to others.
2. Making unnecessary interruptions.
3. Walking about the room of the assembly.
4. All the other answers are correct.
What should the chair do if some parts of the motion are being ignored during debate?
1. Ask questions about those areas.
2. Participate by debating those areas.
3. Do nothing.
4. Demand that the next speaker speak about them.
Who sets the time limits of debate?
1. The organization.
2. The chair
3. Parliamentary law
4. All of the other answers are correct.
If there is a time limit, if one member does not use up all of her time, she may ____.
1. do nothing with the extra time
2. donate the time to another member
3. talk about another issue
4. None of the other answers is correct.
If debate is cut off on a debatable issue, ____.
1. the membership may become discouraged if this is a regular occurrence
2. this is proper as it speeds up procedures
3. it is helpful to the membership
4. All the other answers are correct.
The practice of regularly cutting off debate is considered ____.
1. unwise
2. appropriate
3. illegal
4. necessary
After debate is finished, the motion _____.
1. is voted on
2. is amended
3. finished
4. is perfected
The statement “Are you ready for the question?” _____.
1. should not be used as it is often misunderstood
2. should be used as it is very clear
3. should be used to introduce debate
4. should not be used as it is too informal
What should end debate?
1. By the assembly by general consent.
2. By a vote on a motion to end debate.
3. By a previously adopted limitation on debate.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
If the chair begins the vote when a member wants to speak and no motion has been passed to end debate, _____.
1. the member can begin speaking if the results of the vote has not been announced
2. the member can begin speaking in the vote has not been fully taken.
3. the member cannot speak unless the assembly declares he can
4. the member cannot speak
The motion to consider something informally permits ____.
1. discussion before a motion is made
2. the formal rules of debate to be set aside
3. discussion as to what type of motion is needed
4. All the other answers are correct.
What does informal consideration permit?
1. No limitation on the number and length of speeches.
2. The motion and amendments can be discussed at the same time.
3. It provides broader latitude in what can be included in discussion.
4. All the other answers are correct.
If a motion is being considered and informal consideration is passed, informal consideration lasts ____.
1. until the original motion is voted on
2. until the meeting is adjourned
3. until a motion ending informal consideration is passed
4. All the other answers are correct.
Informal consideration replaces ____.
1. the committee of the whole
2. a motion to refer
3. standing committees
4. None of the other answers is correct.
What is the minimum required to pass any action?
1. Majority vote.
2. 2/3rds vote.
3. Majority of the entire membership.
4. Plurality.
A majority vote means ____.
1. more than half the members voting
2. more than half the members attending
3. more than half the quorum
4. more than half of the members
A vote of a majority is ____.
1. agreement of the entire society
2. agreement by that meeting only
3. agreement temporarily by the society
4. None of the other answers is correct.
What is one of the common mistakes groups make?
1. Election of officers by plurality.
2. Appointment of committees by the chair.
3. Passing of motions by majority when bare quorum is present.
4. All the other answers are correct.
To do something requiring either less than a majority or higher than a majority, it must be provided for _____.
1. in law
2. in Parliamentary law
3. in the bylaws
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Requiring more than a majority vote _____.
1. gives control to a minority
2. protects minority rights
3. protects the majority
4. protects the society
The higher the vote required ____.
1. the smaller the minority that controls
2. the greater the society is protected
3. the more democracy is protected
4. the more the majority is in control
The requirements of a unanimous vote ____.
1. one member has a veto
2. one member controls the society
3. one vote is more powerful than all the others combined
4. All the other answers are correct.
If the rights of absentees are involved, ____ is justified.
1. a higher vote
2. a lower vote
3. a majority vote
4. None of the other answers is correct.
Requiring less than a majority vote ____.
1. gives power to a minority
2. may mean that officers are not representative of the group
3. must be provided for in the bylaws
4. All of the other answers are correct.
The requirements for voting should be listed ____.
1. in the bylaws
2. in resolutions
3. in the parliamentary authority
4. All the other answers are correct.
When stating what the vote is it is important to ____.
1. state of what group is the basis for the vote
2. state only the percentage required
3. give the number of votes required
4. set the threshold high
How many basic definitions of majority are there?
1. 5
2. 4
3. 3
4. 6
A vote of a majority of all the memberships _____.
1. is often used with groups with a fixed membership
2. for a board, does not reduce the required vote even if some posts are empty
3. is the one that requires that most votes
4. All of the other answers are correct.
A vote that is based on those present whether voting or not is _____.
1. a majority vote of the members present
2. a majority vote of all the members
3. a majority vote of all the memberships
4. a majority vote of the quorum
A vote that is based just on those voting is _____.
1. a majority of the legal votes cast
2. a majority vote of the quorum
3. a majority vote of the members present
4. a majority vote of all the memberships
A vote that is based on the minimum required to be present is _____.
1. a majority vote of the quorum
2. a majority of the legal votes cast
3. a majority of the members in good standing
4. a majority of the members present
A vote that is based on all of the membership is ____.
1. a majority of the members in good standing
2. a majority of the legal votes cast
3. a majority of all the memberships
4. a majority of the members present
A vote that is based on all the possible memberships is _____.
1. a majority of the memberships
2. a majority of the members in good standing
3. a majority of the members present
4. a majority of the legal votes cast
What is the minimum number of votes in a majority?
1. 1
2. More than half the quorum.
3. More than half of those present
4. 3
Abstention is ____.
1. a right of any member
2. something given as a privilege
3. a right only of the officers
4. None of the other answers is correct.
What is meant by a plurality?
1. More than any other choice.
2. More than half the vote.
3. A majority but less than the top candidate
4. All the other answers are correct.
Plurality voting is _____.
1. simple
2. quicker than majority voting
3. not advisable
4. All the other answers are correct.
Plurality voting is allowed _____.
1. if the bylaws say so
2. if the group decides to do it
3. only in elections
4. never
A member is required to abstain ____.
1. if a member has personal or financial interest in the issue
2. if the member did not hear the discussion
3. if the member is an officer
4. Abstention can never be required.
Possible rules to avoid plurality voting include _____.
1. limiting the second vote to the top two
2. dropping the lowest candidate
3. requiring a minimum number of votes to stay on the list
4. All the other answers are correct.
A unanimous vote means ____.
1. all the votes are for one side
2. all the possible votes are for one side
3. nobody objects to changing their vote
4. a majority decide to declare all votes for the issue
The concept of unanimous vote ______.
1. can be modified by wording in the rules
2. cannot be modified in any way
3. can be modified at any time by a simple resolution
4. None of the other answers is correct.
The requirement for a unanimous vote is _____.
1. seldom necessary
2. seldom wise
3. not democratic
4. All the other answers are correct.
If there is a tie vote on a motion, _____.
1. the vote is lost
2. another vote must be taken
3. the motion is passed
4. the chair decides even if he has already voted
What is a deadlock?
1. When two or more candidates receive the same vote.
2. When two or more alternate choices receive the same vote.
3. When an issue that must be decided one way or the other is tied.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
The presiding officer of an assembly ____.
1. cannot make motions or nominate candidates
2. should not make motions or nominate candidates
3. must make motions and nominate candidates
4. should make motions and nominate candidates
The presiding officer who is a member votes ____.
1. when it makes a difference
2. when voting is by ballot
3. to make or break a tie
4. All the other answers are correct but the presiding officer does not have to vote.
If there is a tie vote, the presiding officer may _____.
1. not vote for the motion
2. not vote against the motion
3. may not abstain
4. None of the other answers is correct.
If a motion is being carried by a single vote, the presiding officer ____.
1. may vote to create a tie and defeat the motion
2. may not vote as no tie has been created
3. may only vote for the motion to show support
4. may not abstain as the issue must be decided clearly
When voting is by ballot, the chair votes _____.
1. the same as everybody else
2. only if there is tie
3. a second time if there is a tie
4. never
If a two-thirds vote is required, a motion passes if _____.
1. the affirmative is twice or more than the negative
2. the affirmative is twice plus one or more than the negative
3. the affirmative is 2/3rds the negative
4. the negative is 2/3rds or less of the affirmative
When more than one question is voted on at the same time, ____.
1. each must pass by itself
2. all must pass or all fail
3. the majority for all is the majority of the issue getting the most votes
4. You cannot vote for more than one thing at a time.
When a group is elected, a majority is _____.
1. based on the number of legal votes cast
2. based on the number of votes each receives
3. not used as a plurality elects
4. None of the other answers is correct.
If a candidate receives a majority but not enough votes to be ranked among the number that can be elected, _____.
1. the candidate has lost
2. the candidate is automatically elected
3. the candidate becomes an alternative
4. This cannot possibly happen.
The numbering of similar positions may lead to ____.
1. unpopular candidates being elected
2. nothing that is not wanted by the membership
3. always to the same results as not numbering the positions
4. None of the other answers is correct.
If two similar offices with different terms are to be elected from within one group, the rules for who gets which office are _____.
1. in the bylaws
2. in standing rules
3. in a motion passed at the time of election
4. All the other answers are correct.
Which of the following is true about when a member should not vote?
1. When a member has a direct personal interest alone.
2. When charges have been preferred against the member.
3. When a member has a financial interest alone.
4. All the other answers are correct.
If two or more members are being charged in the same motion, _____.
1. all the members charged may vote fully
2. the vote of the members charged affect only the other members
3. none of the charged members can vote
4. the charges must be divided
Voting is _____.
1. a fundamental right
2. a privilege
3. a temporary right
4. unimportant
A formal expression of the will of the assembly is _____.
1. a vote
2. a motion
3. a resolution
4. All of the other answers is correct.
When anything comes to a vote, a member ____.
1. cannot be required to vote
2. can be required to vote
3. can be required to vote in some cases
4. can be forced to vote or loose membership
The maker of a motion _____.
1. can speak for or against his motion
2. can only speak for his motion
3. can only speak against his motion if amended
4. must oppose any amending of the motion
If the bylaws do not provide for a method of voting, who usually determines it?
1. The chair
2. The parliamentarian
3. The maker of the motion
4. The parliamentary authority
The assembly can determine the method of voting, except when another rule is involved, by ______.
1. a majority vote
2. a 2/3rds vote
3. a majority of the entire membership vote
4. a plurality vote
Routine matters are often decided by ____.
1. general consent
2. majority vote
3. plurality vote
4. None of the other answers is correct.
General consent cannot be used ____.
1. if nobody objects
2. if the members are silent
3. if the chair assumes it
4. None of the other answers is correct.
The most common way is voting is by _____.
1. raising of the hands
2. standing up
3. counting the vote
4. None of the other answers is correct.
If the chair is not sure after a voice vote, ____.
1. the chair can call for another vote
2. the chair can ask for raised hands
3. the chair can ask for a standing vote
4. All the other answers are correct.
When any vote is taken, _____.
1. the affirmative is taken first
2. the affirmative is announced first
3. The chair has no choice as to the order of voting
4. All the other answers are correct.
Unanimous consent is ____.
1. different from a unanimous vote
2. the same as a unanimous vote
3. the opposite of a unanimous vote
4. None of the other answers is correct.
When is it not required to call for the negative vote?
1. When the item being voted on is one of courtesy.
2. When the vote is obviously overwhelming in favor of the motion.
3. When the matter is not of great importance.
4. The negative vote must always be called for.
A rising vote is used when ____.
1. the chair is not sure of the results
2. a member calls for division
3. a two-thirds vote is needed
4. All of the other answers are correct.
When must a rising vote be counted?
1. When it appears to be close.
2. On the demand of one member.
3. There is no doubt as to the results.
4. All the other answers are correct.
Who usually counts the vote?
1. The secretary.
2. Tellers appointed by the chair.
3. The secretary with the help of tellers when needed.
4. The chair.
Who makes the initial announcement of the vote?
1. The secretary.
2. The tellers.
3. The chair.
4. The parliamentarian.
Who makes the final announcement of the vote?
1. The chair.
2. The secretary.
3. The tellers.
4. The parliamentarian.
If the assembly is large, a good way to take the vote is by _____.
1. serpentine
2. a rising vote
3. a sitting vote
4. a show of hands
When there are visitors among the members, the best way to take a vote is by ____.
1. rising
2. raising hands
3. roll call
4. All the other answers are correct.
A show of hands is appropriate _____.
1. in a board or committee
2. in a large assembly
3. in a small assembly
4. All the other answers are correct.
A roll call vote may be appropriate when _____.
1. the members are representatives of others
2. on minor issues
3. it is a small club
4. there are a very large number of members
Another name for a roll call vote is _____.
1. voting by yeas and nays
2. serpentine voting
3. name calling
4. There is only one name for roll call voting.
The one way that people can vote without exposing their positions is by _____.
1. ballot
2. roll call
3. serpentine
4. rising
What is implicit in ballot voting?
1. Secrecy.
2. Reliability.
3. Public awareness.
4. Public accountability.
Which of the following invalidates a ballot vote?
1. Signing the ballot.
2. Numbering the ballots so they are traceable.
3. Requiring the voter to show his ballot fully before inserting in the box.
4. All the other answers invalidate a ballot vote.
A ballot vote may be required by _____.
1. the bylaws
2. a motion passed by a majority
3. unanimous consent
4. All the other answers are correct.
If a ballot vote is required, it may be dispensed with ____.
1. by a motion if the bylaws allow such a motion
2. by a motion passed by two-thirds of the membership
3. by a motion passed by a simple majority
4. It cannot be dispensed with no matter what.
Who gives instructions about voting to the membership?
1. The chair.
2. The secretary.
3. The tellers.
4. The head of the nominations committee.
If an organization wants to vote by mail, it must be approved by ____.
1. the bylaws
2. a motion passed by the majority at a meeting
3. the Executive Board
4. All the other answers are correct.
What is a disadvantage of voting by mail?
1. You cannot nominate candidate from the floor.
2. You cannot debate the issues in full.
3. You cannot amend or perfect a motion.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Voting by mail and voting at a convention _____.
1. should never be used together
2. are often used together easily
3. can be used together with some special rules
4. None of the other answers is correct.
When voting by mail, it is useful to have _____.
1. an elections committee to handle the details
2. the chair handle the details
3. no particular rules as to what to do
4. the candidates handle the details
When voting by mail, the ballot is usually returned to _____.
1. the secretary
2. the chair
3. the parliamentarian
4. the candidates
When voting by mail, how can secrecy be preserved?
1. The voter puts the ballot into a blank envelope which is sealed and mailed back inside another signed envelope.
2. The voter puts the ballot into a blank envelope which is sealed and signed before mailing back.
3. The voter puts the ballot into an envelope and mails it back.
4. None of the other answers is correct.
Internet voting is _____.
1. becoming popular
2. often combined with a mail in vote
3. often involves the services of a specialized voting company
4. All the other answers are correct.
When using internet voting, how many numbers are used for security?
1. 2
2. 1
3. 3
4. 4
What must be protected against if internet voting is used?
1. A voter voting twice on line.
2. A voter voting by mail and on line.
3. Non members being allowed to vote.
4. All the other answers are correct.
What is the advantage of internet voting?
1. It is able to quickly tabulate a large number of votes.
2. It can save the organization money.
3. A lot of labor can be saved.
4. All the other answers are correct.
To make use of internet voting, it must ______.
1. be authorized by the bylaws or rules
2. be approved by the board
3. be approved by the chair
4. All the other answers are correct.
A proxy is _____.
1. a person who is authorized to vote for another person
2. the document authorizing one person to vote for another
3. something that must be authorized by the bylaws, charter, or statue
4. All the other answers are correct.
Who is not allowed to vote by proxy?
1. Board members at a board meeting.
2. Members at a regular meeting that allows it.
3. Members of an unregulated organization because of State law.
4. None of the other answers is correct.
If an organization does not want to do repeated voting in an election, _____ may be used.
1. preferential voting
2. majority voting
3. proxy voting
4. None of the other answers is correct.
In preferential voting, the voters _____.
1. rank their choices
2. only indicate their first choice
3. indicate who is to be dropped
4. All the other answers are correct.
In preferential voting, in each recount _____.
1. the lowest candidate is dropped
2. only the top two are kept
3. never more than one recount is needed
4. the votes are never redistributed
Preferential voting _____.
1. can be used for voting on issues as well as in elections
2. can only be used in elections
3. can be used with issues only with two options available
4. None of the other answers is correct.
Rules for dealing with ties should _______.
1. be established before the vote
2. should be established after a tie occurs
3. never need to be set up
4. should be decided by the election committee
A member may change their vote until the announcement of the results when the vote is by ____.
1. roll call
2. show of hands
3. rising
4. All the other answers are correct.
If voting is by ballot, the vote may be changed _____.
1. until the ballot is put in the voting box
2. until the results are announced
3. until the minutes are approved
4. The vote may never be changed.
A vote is announced by ____.
1. the chair
2. the secretary
3. the tellers
4. the parliamentarian
The true vote is ____.
1. the vote as actually cast
2. the vote as announced
3. the illegal vote
4. the untrue vote that is announced
A straw vote is ____.
1. illegal
2. improper
3. not allowed
4. All the other answers are correct.
All votes taken are ____.
1. binding
2. dependent upon the wishes of the chair
3. dependent upon the society
4. non-binding
The process of electing officials is _____ to a society.
1. vital
2. important
3. interesting
4. of minor impact
In choosing officers there is/are _____.
1. no perfect method
2. one good method
3. two good methods
4. three good methods
What provisions about elections should be included in the bylaws?
1. The offices to be filled.
2. The qualifications for office.
3. The term of office.
4. All the other answers are correct.
What provisions about elections should be included in the bylaws?
1. The time of nominating.
2. Provisions concerning the nominating committee.
3. The requirements of notice concerning elections.
4. All the other answers are correct.
What provisions about elections should be included in the bylaws?
1. The time of elections.
2. The place of elections.
3. The required eligibility of voters.
4. All the other answers are correct.
What provisions about elections should be included in the bylaws?
1. The vote required to elect.
2. The method of conducting the election.
3. The time when officers take office.
4. All the other answers are correct.
What is a nomination?
1. A formal presentation of a candidate.
2. A required procedure for any election.
3. The only way a person can become an officer.
4. All the other answers are correct.
Who may nominate a person?
1. Any member.
2. Only current officers.
3. Only former officers.
4. Only non-officers.
If a member wants to nominate somebody from the floor, ____.
1. it is permitted
2. it is not allowed
3. it is allowed if the bylaws say it is allowed
4. it is allowed if the chair allows it
For a nomination from the floor, _____.
1. no second is necessary
2. at least one person must second it
3. more than one person must second it
4. Nominations from the floor are not allowed.
A person nominating somebody from the floor _____.
1. can give the same information about the person as the nominating committee did about its nominees
2. may only state that they are nominating a person
3. may give as much information about the person as they want to
4. must obtain permission to give more than the name
Using only nominations from the floor ____.
1. is not a good idea as you often don’t get the best candidates
2. is not a good idea as it takes too much time
3. is a good idea as the members can find the person they really want
4. is a good idea as nominating committees are too political
Nominations are closed _____.
1. when nobody wants to nominate anybody else
2. by a motion passed by a two-thirds vote
3. by declaration of the chair if nobody objects
4. All the other answers are correct.
If a person is rising to make a nomination, _____.
1. the chair should not allow nominations to be closed
2. if a motion to close is before the assembly, it is too late
3. the chair can declare nominations closed
4. another member may close nominations by making a motion
A motion to reopen nominations may be made ____.
1. until voting has begun
2. until the ballots have been printed
3. after the voting has started
4. Nominations may not be reopened.
A motion to reopen nominations requires a _____ vote.
1. majority
2. two-thirds
3. majority of the entire membership
4. Nominations cannot be reopened.
A person who was not nominated may be elected by _____.
1. ballot or roll call
2. ballot only
3. roll call, ballot, or rising
4. A person must be nominated to be elected.
A member who was not nominated but was elected ____.
1. can decline
2. must serve
3. must serve if two-thirds voted for him
4. cannot serve as he was not nominated
A nominating committee can _____.
1. help secure the best candidates
2. select candidates who fit the needs of the organization
3. interview prospective candidates
4. All the other answers are correct.
A nominating committee needs to be ______.
1. representative of the various groups in the organization
2. selected only by majority vote
3. picked by the president of the organization
4. picked by the board
A nominating committee should _____.
1. try to apportion the candidates among the various groups
2. pick only people belonging to the strongest group
3. balance the choices between the top two groups
4. pick only people belonging to the president’s group
The president should ____.
1. appoint members of the nominating committee
2. serve on the nominating committee
3. take part in the deliberations of the committee
4. None of the other answers is correct.
A nominating committee should _____.
1. use its judgment in selecting candidates
2. choose candidates on what best serves the membership
3. invite suggestions for candidates
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Some organizations use the nominating committee to ____.
1. collect names from others
2. only compile a list submitted by others
3. tabulate results from local groups
4. All the other answers are correct.
A good nominating committee will do which of the following?
1. Select nominees with experience and qualities needed.
2. Contact prospective nominees and get their consent.
3. Prepare a report that may include reasons for selecting people.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
The qualifications for candidates should be ____.
1. in the bylaws
2. decided by the nominating committee
3. decided by the membership each time
4. None of the other answers is correct.
A member cannot accept nomination for _____.
1. two or more incompatible offices
2. two or more offices
3. any office in which she has already served
4. All the other answers are correct.
Incompatibility of office is determined by _____.
1. conflict of interest
2. the amount of work involved
3. physical impossibility to do both jobs
4. None of the other answers is correct.
When a person is nominated for two incompatible offices, who decides which he runs for?
1. The nominee
2. The chair
3. The nominating committee
4. The membership
A member who currently holds one office ____.
1. can run for another office without resigning
2. can run for another office but must resign
3. cannot run for another office
4. can run for another office with the assemblies permission
A member who is likely to be a candidate for office ____.
1. should not be on the nominating committee
2. should be on the nominating committee
3. cannot be on the nominating committee
4. must be on the nominating committee
A member of the nominating committee _____.
1. can run for office
2. cannot run for office
3. must resign from the committee to run for office
4. can never run for office
A nominating committee should nominate _____.
1. only one person for each office
2. two people for each office
3. follow the trend and nominate several for each office
4. None of the other answers is correct.
It has been found that defeated candidates ____.
1. usually don’t run again
2. make excellent candidates in the next election
3. have a good chance the second time round
4. None of the other answers is correct.
The actual voting is usually conducted by _____.
1. the election committee
2. the nominating committee
3. the bylaw committee
4. the governance committee
The election committee _____.
1. prepares and prints the ballots
2. distributes ballots to members
3. collects and counts the ballots
4. All the other answers are correct.
Who is usually responsible for counting ballots?
1. The election committee
2. The nominating committee
3. The chair
4. The secretary
Who should be present when votes are being tabulated?
1. Any member who desires to be there.
2. Only members of the election committee.
3. The election committee and the president.
4. The election committee and the candidates.
Ballots _____.
1. can be counted by teams for each office
2. must be counted by only one team
3. must be counted by only two people
4. may be counted by whoever is in the room
How many basic rules are there for determining the legality of ballots?
1. 5
2. 4
3. 3
4. 2
If a mistake is made in voting for one office, ____.
1. it does not affect the rest of the ballot
2. the entire ballot is invalid
3. all votes for officers are invalid but other votes are valid
4. the assembly must decide what votes are valid
Using the wrong mark on a ballot _____.
1. does not invalidate the ballot
2. makes that section of the ballot invalid
3. makes the entire ballot invalid
4. The assembly must decide to accept the ballot
If the ballot is torn or marked up but the intent is clear, ____.
1. the ballot is considered valid
2. the ballot is considered invalid
3. the assembly must decide to accept the ballot
4. the election committee must vote on the ballot
If a ballot is blank or for an ineligible person, ____.
1. the ballot is illegal
2. the ballot is counted as legal for the ineligible person
3. the ballot is counted as a legal vote
4. the election committee votes the ballot
If a group is to be voted for, ____.
1. ballots with the correct number voted for are valid
2. ballots with fewer than the correct number are valid
3. ballots with more than the correct number are illegal
4. All of the other answers are correct.
If more ballots are counted than members eligible to vote, _____.
1. a revote takes place if the results could be affected
2. a revote takes place no matter what
3. no revote takes place as the election committee adjusts the results
4. None of the other answers is correct.
If the rights of members have been violated, ____.
1. a revote takes place if it will correct the faults
2. a revote takes place no matter what
3. no revote takes place as it will not help
4. no revote takes place under any circumstances
The report from the election committee lists _____.
1. number of qualified voters
2. number of legal votes cast
3. number of votes needed to elect
4. All of the other answers are correct.
The report of the election committee ______.
1. includes votes rejected and why
2. includes votes rejected but not why
3. includes votes rejected with only major reasons listed
4. includes votes rejected when they make a difference in the election
Write-in votes are _____.
1. included in the report
2. included in the report if they affect the election
3. included in the report if they do not affect the election
4. not included in the report
The report of the election committee ____.
1. does not state who is elected
2. asks the chair to state who is elected
3. declares the election finished
4. states who is elected
Who signs the election committee report?
1. All the members of the committee.
2. Only the chair of the committee
3. The chair of the committee and the chair of the assembly
4. The secretary
What vote is needed to elect?
1. A majority vote for a single office.
2. A plurality vote for a single office.
3. A two-thirds vote for a single office.
4. None of the other answers is correct.
If a candidate receives the most votes but it is only a plurality, the candidate ____.
1. is not elected
2. is elected if the bylaws say a plurality is enough
3. needs to get more votes in the next round of voting to win
4. All the other answers are correct.
When a majority vote is required, _____.
1. the assembly can waive the requirement
2. the assembly cannot make a motion to enable it to finish the election
3. the bylaws cannot require any other type of vote
4. None of the other answers is correct.
The motion to have the secretary cast a single ballot ____.
1. deprives the members of their right to vote
2. speeds up the process
3. must be provided for in the bylaws
4. All of the other answers are correct.
When it is permissible for the secretary to cast a single ballot, ____.
1. it takes a majority vote to do so
2. it must not be worded as a unanimous ballot
3. if adopted the secretary prepares it and tells the chair about it
4. All of the other answers are correct.
What is a unanimous vote?
1. All the votes cast are for one candidate.
2. All members present vote for one candidate.
3. The secretary casts a ballot for a single candidate.
4. All members vote for one candidate.
A vote may be made unanimous by ____.
1. a majority vote
2. a motion by a losing candidate
3. a motion proposed by the chair
4. None of the other answers is correct.
When does an election become final?
1. Immediately if the candidate is present.
2. When the candidate is notified if the candidate is absent.
3. At a later date if the bylaws say so.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
When the candidate is notified if the candidate is absent.
1. is not necessary
2. is necessary when the term starts later
3. is necessary if the term starts immediately
4. is necessary at all times
If one member wants to challenge the right of another to vote, _____.
1. it needs to be presented to the credentials committee or the elections committee if one exists
2. it needs to be presented to the assembly first
3. it needs to be presented to the chair first
4. One member cannot challenge the right of another to vote.
A challenge to an election must occur _____.
1. at the time of the election or just after
2. at any time during the meeting
3. at any time
4. An election cannot be challenged.
Which of the following is a valid ground to challenge an election?
1. Ineligible voters voted and it could affect the results.
2. Ineligible voters were present at the meeting.
3. Ineligible voters voted but would not affect the election.
4. All the other answers are correct.
Which of the following is a valid ground to challenge an election?
1. The procedures required for an election were not followed.
2. The procedures followed during the election were not authorized.
3. There was gross negligence during the election.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Who investigates election irregularities?
1. The board of directors.
2. A committee set up by the board of directors.
3. The elections committee.
4. All of the other answers are possible.
Who makes the final decision on election irregularities?
1. The assembly if in session.
2. The board of directors if the assembly is in session.
3. The board of directors on all occasions.
4. All of the other answers is correct.
What are the usual roles for the president?
1. Leader
2. Administrator
3. Presiding officer
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Which of the following does a leader not need?
1. The ability to dominate a meeting.
2. The ability to plan.
3. The ability to unite the members.
4. The courage to overcome obstacles.
A good leader has power ____ people.
1. with
2. over
3. above
4. in addition to
A good leader must be aware of _____ of the members.
1. the collective goals
2. the individual goals
3. the collaboration
4. All of the other answers are correct.
How many major duties does a president have as an administrator?
1. 7
2. 5
3. 9
4. 11
Which of the following is not a duty of the president?
1. Presiding at all committee meetings.
2. Presiding at board meetings.
3. Presiding at business meetings.
4. All of the other answers are duties of the president.
Who is responsible for representing the organization?
1. The president
2. The vice president
3. The secretary
4. The treasurer
Which of the following is not a job of the president of an organization?
1. Supervising employees.
2. Representing and speaking for the organization.
3. Signing necessary letters and documents to carry out the will of the organization.
4. All of the other answers are duties of the president.
What is the prime duty of the president as the presiding officer?
1. Being the first servant of the organization.
2. Controlling the assembly.
3. Enforcing the rules of the assembly.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
How should a presiding officer respond in a meeting?
1. With flexibility depending upon the situation.
2. With fairness towards all members.
3. With impartiality towards all members.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Who should be controlling the level of formality in meetings?
1. The presiding officer
2. The secretary
3. The parliamentarian
4. Nobody
During debate, the presiding officer should _____.
1. assist members in exercising their rights
2. act as a partisan for his side
3. discourage discussion so business can be finished quickly
4. None of the other answers is correct.
During debate, the presiding officer should ____.
1. seek speakers with different view points on the issue
2. alternate between friends and foes of a measure
3. see that all sides are represented
4. All of the other answers are correct.
The presiding officer should _____.
1. protect the group from proper conduct
2. encourage dilatory tactics
3. support obstructionists
4. None of the other answers is correct.
The presiding officer should _____.
1. prevent railroading
2. ignore parliamentary trickery
3. allow discussion of personalities
4. None of the other answers is correct.
A presiding officer ____.
1. must be decisive
2. must be dictatorial
3. must not be patient
4. must not worry about progress in debate
Presiding is ____.
1. an art
2. a science
3. easily learned from books
4. All of the other answers are correct.
A good presiding officer _____.
1. knows about timing
2. understands the mood of the membership
3. understands the nature of different members
4. All of the other answers are correct.
The president is required to preside ____.
1. at all business meetings that she is present at
2. at all meetings that she is present at
3. at all meetings devoted just to a program
4. only when she desires to preside
If the president is not present at a business meeting, ____.
1. the next ranking officer presides
2. a temporary chair must be elected
3. the secretary presides
4. None of the other answers is correct.
If the chair wants to participate in debate, ____.
1. the chair is turned over to the next ranking officer
2. the chair remains in office
3. the chair steps down for the remainder of the meeting
4. The chair can never participate in debate.
If a motion is directed at the president, who presides?
1. The vice president
2. The secretary
3. The parliamentarian
4. The president
If the president has only facts to present about the issue before the assembly, ____.
1. he does not leave the chair
2. the vice president takes over
3. the parliamentarian takes over
4. the secretary takes over
The chair cannot do which of the following while in the chair?
1. Nominate a candidate.
2. Make a normal motion.
3. Second a motion.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Who presides during an election when the president is a candidate for office?
1. The president
2. The vice president
3. The secretary
4. The parliamentarian
If there is a president-elect, ____.
1. that person automatically becomes president at the end of the current term
2. the person is in training to become president
3. the person is often assigned specific duties by the bylaws
4. All of the other answers are correct.
When there is both a vice president and a president-elect, who presides in the absence of the president?
1. The president-elect
2. The vice president
3. The secretary
4. A member elected by the assembly
When the president-elect is presiding for the president, she ____.
1. has all the powers and duties of the president
2. has only the necessary power to preside
3. has none of the responsibilities of the president
4. None of the other answers is correct.
If there is no president-elect, who assumes the job of president if the president is incapacitated for some reason?
1. The vice president
2. The secretary
3. The treasurer
4. A person elected by the membership
Where do most of the responsibilities of the vice president come from?
1. The bylaws
2. Parliamentary Law
3. The standing rules
4. The vice president has no responsibilities
Who besides the president is a legal representative of a society?
1. The secretary
2. The president
3. The president-elect
4. None of the other answers is correct.
Which of the following is a function of the secretary?
1. Keeping the records of the organization.
2. Handling the correspondence of the organization.
3. Recording the happenings of the organization.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
How many main duties does the secretary have?
1. 17
2. 3
3. 4
4. 2
Which of the following are duties of the secretary?
1. Take notes during the meeting as a basis of the minutes.
2. Enter the minutes into the official minutes book.
3. Read the minutes for approval and correction.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Which of the following are duties of the secretary?
1. Enter any corrections of the minutes into the minutes book.
2. Provide the chair or the assembly with the exact wording of a motion.
3. Call the roll when the chair directs.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Which of the following are duties of the secretary?
1. Search the minutes for information requested by officers and members.
2. Direct the chair to read correspondence to the assembly.
3. Have committee chairs bring the bylaws to the meeting.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Which of the following are duties of the secretary?
1. Help to prepare the agenda.
2. Preserve the official records, documents, and reports.
3. Send out the required notices.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Which of these is a duty of the secretary?
1. Keeping track of deadlines and telling people about them.
2. To remain impartial by not making motions.
3. Not becoming involved various committee’s responsibilities.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
In some organizations, to handle communications the organization has a _____.
1. corresponding secretary
2. recording secretary
3. executive secretary
4. writing secretary
Who is responsible for the financial records of an organization?
1. The treasurer
2. The president
3. The recording secretary
4. The vice president
If the organization has employees collect and distribute funds, who is responsible for them?
1. The treasurer
2. The head of administration
3. The president
4. The vice president
Where does the authority to collect and issue funds come from?
1. The bylaws
2. The board of directors
3. The assembly
4. All of the other answers are correct.
How often should the treasurer report on finances?
1. Every meeting
2. Only at assembly meetings
3. Only at the annual meeting
4. Only at board meetings
If members have questions about finances, the treasurer ____.
1. should answer at any meeting
2. should not answer except in writing
3. should only answer via private communication
4. should only answer if the assembly agrees
Who accredits parliamentarians?
1. Professional organizations
2. The American Institute of Parliamentarians
3. The National Association of Parliamentarians
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Which of the following is true about parliamentarians?
1. They act as advisors.
2. They make rulings as to proper procedure.
3. They are the final authority in an organization.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Who does a parliamentarian aid?
1. The presiding officer
2. The officers
3. The general membership
4. All of the other answers are correct.
The sergeant-at-arms controls decorum _____.
1. under the direction of the chair
2. by himself
3. under direction of the parliamentarian
4. under direction of the vice president
An honorary officer _____.
1. cannot make motions
2. cannot partake in debate
3. cannot run for a regular office
4. All of the other answers are correct.
The power of office is based on _____.
1. the bylaws
2. statues and charters
3. the power to carry out functions and duties
4. All of the other answers are correct.
If an officer delegates authority to another member, who is responsible?
1. The officer
2. Only the person who authority was delegated to
3. The president
4. None of the other answers is correct.
How many general types of powers, duties, and responsibilities for officers are there?
1. 2
2. 3
3. 1
4. 6
What are legislative powers, duties, and responsibilities?
1. They are ones provided for by statue or law.
2. They are ones which can be delegated in all cases.
3. They are powers etc. that are only expressly given.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
How many types of administrative duties are there?
1. 2
2. 3
3. 1
4. 6
What do discretionary powers rely on?
1. Trust
2. Wisdom
3. Integrity
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Discretionary powers assigned by bylaws, statue, or charter can ____.
1. never be delegated
2. be delegated only by the board
3. be delegated by the assembly
4. be delegated by the officer responsible for them
What are ministerial duties and powers?
1. Ones that involve no use of discretion.
2. Ones where the functions are mechanical or clerical.
3. Ones that can be delegated.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
If a committee delegates some job to others, _____.
1. the committee remains responsible for what is done
2. responsibility totally transfers to those who are delegated to do the job
3. the committee can transfer responsibility if it so desires
4. A committee cannot delegate a job to others.
Where should the term of office be defined?
1. In the bylaws
2. In the Parliamentary Authority
3. In the standing rules
4. All of the other answers are correct.
If there are term limits, they are in _____.
1. the bylaws
2. the parliamentary authority
3. the standing rules
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Term limits may _____.
1. prevent domination by one group
2. limit the rights of members to elect who they wish
3. not work for the overall good of the society
4. All of the other answers are correct.
If a member serves a partial term and there are term limits, the member _____.
1. may be elected to a full term
2. must be elected to a full term
3. is in office for a full term
4. cannot be elected to a full term
If the requirements for an office include serving a term in another office, a member must serve ____.
1. at least half of a term in the first office
2. at least one day in the first office
3. a full term in the first office
4. Such a limitation is not valid as it limits the rights of the membership.
If an election is delayed for some reason, ____.
1. the current officers continue in office
2. the organization is leaderless
3. only the president is in office
4. None of the other answers are correct.
The rules for vacancies should be _____.
1. in the bylaws
2. in the standing rules
3. in the parliamentary authority
4. All of the other answers are correct.
When an officer has abandoned an office, the board or members should _____.
1. declare the office vacant before electing somebody into the office
2. just fill the office
3. hold a trial to remove the officer and then fill the office
4. None of the other answers is correct.
How is a vacancy filled?
1. By the body that originally elected the officer is bylaws are silent.
2. By the body that is given the right in the bylaws.
3. Sometimes by the membership in a special election
4. All of the other answers are correct.
If some group other than the membership fills an office, ____.
1. the term is only to the next election
2. the term is until the next time that office is up for election
3. the term is for a full term
4. the term is determined by the group filling the office
Where should removal and suspension of officers be provided for?
1. The bylaws
2. The standing rules
3. The parliamentary authority
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Who can remove an officer, directors, or committee members?
1. The power that originally elected or appointed them.
2. The board
3. The assembly
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Which of the following is a valid reason for removal from office?
1. Willful neglect of duty.
2. Failure to disclose necessary information on matters of business.
3. Unauthorized use of organization funds.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Which of the following is a valid reason for removal from office?
1. Refusal to cooperate with the president.
2. Misrepresentation of the organization to people outside the organization.
3. Conviction for a felon.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Which of the following is a valid reason for removal from office?
1. Poor performance due to lack of ability.
2. Negligence that is not willful.
3. A tendency to create friction or disagreement.
4. None of the other answers is correct.
Which of the following must be included in procedures for suspending or removing officers?
1. Adequate notice to the officer.
2. A fair hearing.
3. The right to counsel.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
An officer accused of doing something for which they can be dismissed ____.
1. must be given a chance to present a defense
2. can be given a chance to present a defense if the assembly wants
3. has no right to be heard
4. may be given a chance to present a defense if the assembly votes to dismiss her.
An officer or member who feels that they are not treated properly _____.
1. must exhaust procedures within the organization before going to court
2. can usually appeal directly to a court
3. never has a right to go to court
4. must go directly to the courts
Which group performs the bulk of the work for the organization?
1. Committees
2. Boards
3. The officers
4. The general assembly
Committees should be used _____.
1. to formulate proposals
2. to bury issues that are unpopular
3. to reward members
4. All of the other answers are correct.
How many advantages for committees are listed?
1. 6
2. 7
3. 5
4. 8
Which of the following are advantages of committees?
1. Greater freedom to discuss issues.
2. Able to give more time to each subject.
3. Informal procedures can be used.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Which of the following are advantages of committees?
1. Experts and consultants can be made good use of.
2. Less publicity for matters that are delicate.
3. Hearings can be held to hear opinions.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
The term of service of a standing committee is _____.
1. usually the same as those of the officers
2. usually only for one year
3. always staggered
4. None of the other answers is correct.
What does a standing committee handle?
1. Items that are assigned to it by the bylaws.
2. Matters referred by the assembly.
3. Matters sent to it by the board.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Where should standing committees be authorized?
1. In the bylaws
2. In the standing rules
3. In the charter
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Another name for an ad hoc committee is _____.
1. a special committee
2. a standing committee
3. a board
4. an executive committee
When does a special committee cease to exist?
1. When its final report is issued.
2. When new officers are elected.
3. When the current assembly adjourns
4. At the end of the current year.
Who has the inherent power to appoint committees?
1. The president
2. The board
3. The assembly
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Committees are classified by the nature of their jobs as ____.
1. deliberative or for action
2. for action or for doing things
3. deliberative or for discussion
4. None of the other answers is correct.
It is important for deliberative committees to _____.
1. be representative of the organization
2. represent the organization to the public
3. repress unfavorable information
4. All of the other answers are correct.
An action committee should be composed of _____.
1. members who favor the action
2. members who both favor and oppose the action
3. members who are neutral about the action
4. All of the other answers are correct.
How does the role of a committee chair differ from that of an assembly chair?
1. A committee chair takes an active role in deliberations.
2. A committee chair has less authority to control matters.
3. A committee chair cannot take part in discussions.
4. A committee chair serves at the pleasure of the members.
How is the committee chair appointed?
1. By the motion establishing the committee.
2. By election by the assembly.
3. By election within the committee.
4. All of the other answers can be correct.
The member who proposed establishment of a committee ____.
1. has no special rights to be on the committee
2. has the right to be chair of the committee
3. has the right to appoint people to the committee
4. has the right to be on the committee
How are members of standing committees usually appointed?
1. By the president with the approval of the governing board.
2. By the chair of the standing committee.
3. By the president alone.
4. None of the other answers is correct.
What does “ex officio” mean?
1. The person is a member because of another office they hold.
2. The person is not officially a member.
3. The person is a member but does not have a vote.
4. The person is no longer in office.
Officers are often ex officio members _____.
1. of committees relating to their office
2. of the board of directors
3. of some standing committees
4. All of the other answers are correct.
An ex officio member ______.
1. has the right to vote
2. is counted in the quorum
3. is a regular member of the committee
4. All of the other answers are correct.
If a person is not to take part in decisions, they should be made _____.
1. a consultant
2. an ex officio member
3. a full member
4. None of the other answers is correct.
A committee only has power ____.
1. if it is not denied to it
2. if the chairman wants it
3. if the ex officio members agree
4. None of the other answers is correct.
An executive committee has power ____.
1. if it is in the bylaws
2. automatically
3. if granted by the assembly
4. if granted by the board
Who controls special committees?
1. The body that appointed them.
2. The board of directors.
3. The assembly
4. The president
Once a task has been assigned to a committee ____.
1. it can be withdrawn by the appointing body
2. the committee is the only body that can handle it
3. the committee can transfer it to another committee
4. it must be returned immediately to the assembly
Once a person has been appointed to a committee, ____.
1. he appointing power can remove him
2. only the assembly can remove him
3. the president can remove him
4. the chair of the committee can remove him
A committee can only do the functions _____.
1. authorized by the bylaws, standing rules, approved motions
2. authorized by the committee itself
3. authorized by the president
4. authorized by the executive committee
Whose responsibility is it to furnish instructions and helpful information to the committee?
1. The recording secretary
2. The president
3. The chair of the committee
4. The parliamentarian
How many items should be provided to the committee?
1. 7
2. 10
3. 3
4. 15
Which of the following should be provided to a special committee?
1. A list of the members with appropriate contact information.
2. A statement of what is referred to the committee.
3. Instructions to the committee.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Which of the following should be provided to a special committee?
1. A statement of the duties, powers, and financial limitations of the committee.
2. Any information that will help the committee.
3. The nature of the report desired and the date due.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Who is responsible for the information for the committee if the primary officer fails to provide it?
1. The chair of the committee.
2. The recording secretary
3. The president
4. The parliamentarian
Who has the right to attend committee meetings?
1. Members of the committee only.
2. Members of the committee and officers of the organization.
3. Any member of the organization.
4. Members of the committee and staff members.
Who has access to the minutes of a committee meeting?
1. The members of the committee.
2. Officers of the organization and members of the committee.
3. Officers, staff members, and members of the committee.
4. All members of the organization.
How should a committee work?
1. The chair should submit plans to the committee.
2. The chair discusses ideas with members even before they meet.
3. The chair divides duties among the members.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Who can call a committee meeting?
1. The chair or a majority of the membership of the committee.
2. Only the chair
3. Only a majority of the committee.
4. The president of the organization.
What is the quorum for a committee?
1. A majority of the membership.
2. The chair and one other member.
3. Two-thirds of the membership of the committee.
4. The entire committee.
What procedures are usually followed in a committee?
1. Informal ones
2. Very formal ones
3. Limitations on speaking are kept
4. None of the other answers is correct.
If a committee is very large or a controversial matter is being discussed, the procedures are usually _____.
1. the same as in the assembly
2. informal as it is only a committee
3. the same as in any other committee
4. less stringent than in other committees
What is a hearing for a committee?
1. Listening to what other members of the society have to say about the topic.
2. Listening to what experts have to say about the topic.
3. Listening to what other people have to say about the topic.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
A hearing concerning a disciplinary matter should be open to ____.
1. only those involved in the matter
2. those involved and all the officers
3. the general membership of the organization
4. the general public
The small group that carries out business between general member meetings is called _____.
1. the board of directors
2. the executive board
3. the committee of the whole
4. the assembly
The board of directors usually consists of _____.
1. the officers
2. directors elected to it
3. ex officio members if they exist
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Where are the powers of the board of directors found?
1. In the bylaws
2. In the standing rules
3. In the parliamentary authority
4. In the officers
Where is the final authority of an organization?
1. In the members assembled
2. In the board of directors
3. In the executive committee
4. In the officers
What actions cannot be rescinded by the regular membership meeting?
1. Actions that the bylaws grant solely to another group or individual.
2. Actions passed by the board of directors.
3. Actions deemed necessary by the officers.
4. Actions passed by the executive committee.
The board of directors can appoint committees _____.
1. of its own members
2. of the general membership
3. of only the officers
4. of anybody
Members of the board have greater power than other members ____.
1. only at board meetings
2. at board meetings and general membership meetings
3. at any meeting
4. at all times
Who generally has access to board meeting minutes?
1. Only board members
2. Only the officers
3. The general membership
4. The general public
How do most organizations give continuity to the board?
1. By staggering terms of office.
2. By making officers members of the board.
3. By requiring the staff to attend board meetings.
4. By ordering it.
What is often provided for to take care of business between meetings of the board?
1. An executive committee
2. Standing committees
3. An ad hoc committee
4. The board of directors
The actions of the executive committee ____.
1. is reported in the minutes of the board
2. is reported in the minutes of the assembly
3. is reported in the minutes of the executive committee
4. are not reported
A director who has business dealings with the organization _____.
1. must behave fairly with the organization
2. has a conflict of interest and cannot vote
3. must give up his directorship
4. is doing something illegal
The tax status of an organization _____ affected by the dealings of directors with the organization.
1. can be
2. should not be
3. will always be
4. must not be
Which of the following is included in a committee report?
1. A statement of what was assigned to the committee and its instructions.
2. A short report on how the assignment was carried out.
3. A description of the work or of the findings of the committee.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
A committee report should be _____.
1. brief and complete
2. fairly long and complete
3. complex
4. None of the other answers is correct.
Recommendations are _____.
1. attached to the report
2. included in the report
3. moved in the report
4. All of the other answers are correct.
If recommendations are in the report, ____.
1. they are binding if the report is approved
2. they are binding when the report is read
3. they are not binding even if the report is approved
4. Recommendations can never be in a report.
Committee reports can be approved ____.
1. only at a meeting
2. via email
3. by the chair alone
4. without a meeting by contacting each individual
Who signs a committee report?
1. All of the members of the committee who agree with it.
2. All of the members of the committee no matter what.
3. The chair of the committee.
4. The chair and the secretary of the committee.
When can a member withdraw their support of a report?
1. Up until the time it was submitted.
2. Up until the time the member signs it.
3. Up until a time set by the committee.
4. Up until the time that the report is accepted by the higher body.
The order of committee reports is _____.
1. standing committees before special committees
2. standing committees in the order listed in the bylaws
3. adjustable depending upon the needs of the assembly
4. All of the other answers are correct.
A committee report is _____.
1. given by the chair or by a member designated by the committee
2. sometimes prefaced with brief remarks about it
3. given as a summary if it is long
4. All of the other answers are correct.
For a convention or annual meeting, committee reports are _____.
1. printed in advance
2. read in full
3. not presented
4. All of the other answers are correct.
A recommendation submitted by a committee _____.
1. does not need a second
2. cannot be acted on at the meeting at which it is submitted
3. needs to be moved by a non-committee member
4. None of the other answers is correct.
Who can amend a committee report?
1. The committee
2. The assembly by majority vote
3. The board of directors
4. All of the other answers are correct.
What can be done with a report?
1. It can be filed.
2. In whole or in part, it can be sent back to the committee.
3. It can be postponed.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
What can be done with a report?
1. It can be adopted.
2. If a financial report, it can be referred to the auditors.
3. If a financial report for future expenditures, it is treated as a recommendation.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
When a committee report has been given, _____.
1. it is filed in a special book for reports
2. it is entered into the minutes of the meeting
3. it is voted on with a motion to receive
4. All of the other answers are correct.
What is included in the minutes about reports?
1. What reports were presented.
2. Who presented the report.
3. What was done with the report.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
If a member disagrees with a report, ____.
1. a minority report may be submitted
2. a substitute report must be submitted
3. a majority report may be submitted
4. a general report must be submitted
When can a minority report be presented?
1. Immediately after the majority report.
2. Immediately before the majority report.
3. Immediately after the majority report has been accepted.
4. Minority reports are not allowed.
What can be done with a minority vote?
1. It can be filed.
2. It can be substituted for the main motion.
3. It can be adopted in replace of the main motion.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Motions arising out of a report are acted on ____.
1. at the time of the report
2. under new business
3. at a time they are postponed to
4. All of the other answers are correct.
The motion from the committee is stated to ____.
1. vote directly on the proposal
2. vote on agreeing with the report
3. vote on disagreeing with the report
4. None of the other answers is correct.
If a committee is proposing a vote against a motion, ____.
1. the original motion is what is proposed and voted on
2. the chair of the committee states who proposed it
3. the chair states that the committee is opposed to the motion
4. All of the other answers are correct.
What is a series of consecutive meetings when members and delegates assemble to handle important business?
1. A convention
2. An assembly
3. A reunion
4. A special meeting
Who has the right to attend a convention?
1. Every member
2. Only the officers
3. Only delegates
4. Only the staff
Who often conducts business at a convention, especially for a large international organization?
1. Elected delegates
2. The general membership
3. The officers of the organization
4. The board of directors
How many committees are common to most conventions?
1. 4
2. 3
3. 2
4. 1
Which of the following is a common committee for a convention?
1. Credentials
2. Rules
3. Program
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Delegates to a convention may be ____.
1. instructed
2. partially instructed
3. uninstructed
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Explicit instructions on how to vote are usually _____.
1. unwise
2. preferred
3. necessary
4. important
The higher duty of a delegate is to vote for _____.
1. what is best for the whole organization
2. what is best for the group she represents
3. what is best for herself
4. what is best for the outside community
A delegate should be _____.
1. trusted to use good judgment
2. required to follow detailed instructions
3. told how to vote on each issue
4. be bound by local decision
Which committee determines who is a valid member of the body?
1. Credentials
2. Rules
3. Bylaws
4. Programming
When does the credentials committee report?
1. Before any business is considered.
2. After the minutes have been approved.
3. Just before new business.
4. It does not report.
When does the list of delegates become official?
1. After the first report of the credentials committee is adopted.
2. Once the credentials committee has prepared its report.
3. When the chair declares the meeting open.
4. At the end of the convention if has not been challenged.
How often does the credential committee report?
1. When there are new delegates that have been certified.
2. Only one time at the beginning of the convention.
3. Only on the last business day of the convention.
4. It does not report.
When does the rules committee report?
1. After the credentials committee.
2. Before the credentials committee.
3. With the credentials committee.
4. It does not report.
What vote is needed to adopt convention rules?
1. A majority vote
2. A two-thirds vote
3. A majority of the entire membership
4. A plurality
Which committee deals with amendments to the bylaws?
1. The bylaw committee
2. The rules committee
3. The credentials committee
4. The programming committee
What can the bylaw committee not do?
1. Kill a proposal by not reporting it.
2. Combine resolutions with the agreement of the parties.
3. Make recommendations concerning proposals.
4. Make its own proposals.
What committee is in charge of planning the schedules of meetings and activities?
1. The programming committee
2. The bylaws committee
3. The credentials committee
4. The rules committee
Who approves the plans of the programming committee?
1. The convention.
2. The assembly.
3. The board of directors.
4. The president.
Which committee scans resolutions that are submitted to the convention?
1. The reference committee
2. The bylaw committee
3. The programming committee
4. The credentials committee
Who prepares courtesy resolutions?
1. The reference committee
2. The secretary
3. The board of directors
4. The bylaw committee
What does the reference committee do?
1. Holds hearings on resolutions referred to it.
2. Investigates each resolution.
3. Makes recommendations as to how to dispose of resolutions.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
What is the purpose of the reference committee?
1. To enable the main body to accomplish more work.
2. To give members time to be heard on the issues that are important to them.
3. To make sure issues are adequately covered.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Who usually appoints the reference committee?
1. The presiding officer.
2. The board of directors.
3. The current convention.
4. The previous convention.
What is usually sent to the reference committee?
1. All proposals by members made in advance of the convention.
2. All proposals by constituent groups made in advance.
3. Recommendations from standing or special committees.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
How many reference committees may there be?
1. As many as needed to handle the work.
2. Only one.
3. One for each section of business in an organization.
4. One for each resolution.
When are hearings held?
1. Usually during the convention.
2. Only before the convention.
3. After the convention is over.
4. There is no usual time.
A proposal may be sent to how many reference committees?
1. As many as cover parts or all of the proposal.
2. Only one
3. Up to three
4. Only to two who then hold a joint meeting.
What is the primary duty of a reference committee?
1. To recommend what to do with a proposal.
2. To limit the number of proposals that come before the body.
3. To eliminate as many proposals as possible.
4. To handle all debate so there is none at convention meetings.
What can a reference committee not do?
1. Fail to report on a proposal submitted to it.
2. Recommend that a proposal not be adopted.
3. Recommend that a proposal be amended.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
During a hearing what may committee members of a reference committee do?
1. Listen to comments of all members.
2. Enter into arguments with speakers.
3. Express opinions.
4. Members may do all of the other answers.
Who presides at hearings?
1. The chair of the reference committee.
2. The proposer of the motion.
3. A member of the reference committee in turn.
4. There is nobody presiding at a hearing.
Who should be heard at a hearing?
1. All who wish to be heard.
2. An even number of those for and against the idea.
3. Only members of the committee.
4. Only those who favor the idea.
How long should people be allowed to speak?
1. As determined by the committee.
2. As determined by the chair if the committee is silent.
3. As determined by a rule set up by the appointing authority.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
What cannot be done at a hearing?
1. Voting
2. Reports
3. Questioning
4. Listening to opinions
When does a reference committee vote?
1. At a meeting after the hearings are over.
2. At a meeting before the hearings.
3. Right at the end of the hearing.
4. During the middle of the meeting.
Which of the following may a reference committee consult with?
1. Officers of the organization
2. The staff of the organization
3. Experts
4. All of the other answers are correct.
A reference committee can submit ____.
1. motions submitted to it
2. amendments proposed by the committee
3. motions written by the committee
4. All of the other answers are correct.
The recommendations submitted by the reference committee _____.
1. are often decisive
2. are advisory
3. are one set of ideas
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Accurate, complete, and concise minutes are of _______.
1. vital importance
2. some importance
3. minor importance
4. no importance
Minutes are ____ of an organization.
1. the official history
2. the legal record
3. an invaluable reference
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Who is responsible for the minutes?
1. The elected secretary.
2. The president.
3. The general membership.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
To whom can the secretary delegate responsibility about the minutes?
1. Nobody
2. An ad hoc committee.
3. A standing committee
4. The board of directors
Who approves the minutes?
1. The body for which the minutes are taken.
2. The board.
3. The executive committee.
4. The general membership of the organization.
The minutes are _____.
1. kept by the secretary
2. open to inspection by the members
3. not open to inspection by non-members
4. All of the other answers are correct.
When should the minutes be prepared?
1. Right after the meeting.
2. Right before the next meeting.
3. During the meeting.
4. None of the other answers is correct.
Who is responsible for reading the minutes to the assembly?
1. The secretary
2. The presiding officer
3. The parliamentarian
4. A member chosen in turn
Minutes ____.
1. should be read at the next meeting
2. must be read at the next meeting
3. are not read at any meeting
4. do not have to be read at any meeting
Corrections of the minutes are usually approved by ____.
1. unanimous consent
2. a majority vote
3. two-thirds vote
4. No vote is ever required
Mistakes in the minutes are corrected by _____.
1. writing them in the margin if minor
2. putting them in an appendix if major
3. referencing that they are corrected in the current minutes
4. All of the other answers are correct.
When may corrections be made to the minutes?
1. Only at the meeting at which the minutes are presented.
2. At any meeting.
3. Only before the secretary reads them.
4. Only at the meeting for which the minutes are for.
What happens if there is a standing committee on minutes?
1. The committee corrects the minutes.
2. The committee reports to the assembly.
3. Upon certification by the committee, the assembly can approve by general consent.
4. All of the other answers is correct.
What corrections can be made of approved minutes without approval?
1. Spelling and punctuation.
2. The wording of motions.
3. The recording of votes.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Minutes can be approved by _____.
1. general consent
2. majority vote
3. no objection to them
4. All of the other answers are correct.
When the minutes are approved by the assembly, the secretary _____.
1. writes “Approved” at the end of them
2. enters the date
3. signs them
4. All of the other answers are correct.
What is included in the minutes?
1. All actions and proceedings.
2. The date, hour, and place of the meeting.
3. The type of meeting.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
What is included in the minutes?
1. Who the presiding officer was.
2. Information about a quorum being present.
3. If a special meeting, the notice or call of the meeting.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
What is included in the minutes?
1. The wording of each motion.
2. The name of the person who made the motion.
3. What happened to the motion.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
What is included in the minutes?
1. The exact wording of the final version of the motion.
2. The vote when by ballot or counted division.
3. How each member voted when voting by roll call.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Reports are recorded in the minutes _____.
1. by the name of the report, name of presenter, and action taken
2. by having the entire report in the minutes
3. by having the executive summary of the report in the minutes
4. by the secretary summarizing every report
If a letter is presented, the minutes should say ____.
1. what it was about
2. what was done about it
3. not the exact wording of the letter
4. All of the other answers are correct.
For a committee, _____.
1. the minutes are always kept by a secretary
2. the minutes should be verbose
3. the minutes are not related to the final report
4. None of the other answers is correct.
For a hearing, the minutes ____.
1. summarize the facts reported
2. do not list who spoke
3. only reflect what supports the committee’s position
4. None of the other answers is correct.
Which of the following should be included in the minutes?
1. Interpretations and comments
2. Descriptive phrases about discussion
3. Criticism of another member
4. None of the other answers is correct.
The minutes of an organization should _____.
1. be put into a suitable book for storage
2. be made available as needed
3. include the bylaws, charters, and rules of the organization
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Which of the following ranks the highest?
1. Law
2. Charter
3. Bylaws
4. Parliamentary Authority
How many basic types of charters are there?
1. 2
2. 4
3. 5
4. 1
Who grants a charter of incorporation?
1. A government
2. An organization
3. A parent organization
4. All of the other answers are correct.
What is another name for a charter from the government?
1. Articles of incorporation
2. Articles of confederation
3. Charter of incorporation
4. None of the other answers is correct.
What is usually in a charter for a non profit organization?
1. The name
2. The address
3. A statement of purpose
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Who needs to approve amendments to a charter issued by a government?
1. The membership of the organization
2. The government that granted it
3. Bodies listed in the charter
4. All of the other answers are correct.
If a charter is granted by a parent organization, the association is ______.
1. a sub unit of the parent organization
2. is subject to the rules of the parent organization governing it
3. is subject to the bylaws of the parent organization referring to it
4. All of the other answers are correct.
If an organization has both a constitution and bylaws, _____.
1. the constitution outranks the bylaws
2. the bylaws have a higher vote for amending
3. the constitution gives the details to the bylaws
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Bylaws should _____.
1. be concise
2. contain detailed rules
3. be very verbose
4. cover every possible situation in detail
A provision in one set of bylaws _____.
1. may not work for other organizations
2. will work for any organization
3. will not work for any other organization
4. cannot be in another set of bylaws for another organization
When bylaws are first considered, they are debated ____.
1. section by section
2. one sentence at a time
3. as a whole only
4. article by article
When debating the bylaws, _____ are voted on.
1. amendments
2. each section
3. each article
4. All of the other answers are correct.
The vote required to adopt the initial bylaws is _____.
1. a majority
2. two-thirds
3. unanimous
4. No vote is required.
The bylaws go into effect ____.
1. immediately
2. at a time provided for in the bylaws
3. at a time provided for in a proviso
4. All of the other answers are correct.
When should bylaws be amended?
1. Only after they have had a chance to work.
2. Immediately even if only a minor change.
3. Each time a new idea for them comes up.
4. Constantly as it is important to keep them current.
Amendments that are not vital should be _____.
1. considered when several have been accumulated
2. passed as quickly as possible
3. implemented without passing them
4. None of the other answers is correct.
In the bylaws, there should be provisions for _____.
1. how and who can submit amendments
2. the form of amendments
3. the date by which amendments are to be received
4. All of the other answers are correct.
In the bylaws, there should be provisions for _____.
1. the notice required to amend the bylaws
2. the vote required to amend the bylaws
3. how amendments are to be submitted
4. All of the other answers are correct.
When proposing amendments to bylaws, _____.
1. organizations often have very different rules
2. there is only one way that it can be done
3. only one procedure is considered proper
4. None of the other answers is correct.
Who cannot usually propose amendments for State, National, and International groups?
1. Individual members
2. Constituent groups
3. The board of the parent group
4. All of the other answers are correct.
When amendments to the bylaws are proposed for State, National, or International groups, _____.
1. they are published with the bylaw committee’s recommendation
2. notice is given as to when they will be considered and voted on
3. notice is given as to when hearing will be held
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Amendments should be worded _____.
1. so they can be directly inserted in the bylaws
2. to tell the type of wording changes that will be necessary
3. without reference to the language of the current bylaws
4. All of the other answers are correct.
When an amendment to the bylaws is being considered, it may be amended ____.
1. by primary and secondary amendments
2. by primary amendments only
3. by secondary amendments only
4. It may not be amended.
What vote is needed to amend an amendment to the bylaws?
1. Majority
2. Two-thirds
3. Same as for amending the bylaws
4. Majority of the voters present
If proper notice of a bylaw amendment has been given, _____.
1. that subject covered by the amendment is open to change
2. any change must be germane to the section
3. the topic of change must be implied in the notice
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Restrictions on amendments can be ____.
1. in the bylaws
2. in the standing rules
3. in the orders of the day
4. All of the other answers are correct.
If a proposed amendment needs additional changes to be implemented, _____.
1. these can be proposed at the meeting
2. these can only be proposed if mentioned in the notice
3. the proposed amendment cannot be passed
4. None of the other answers is correct.
If a proposed amendment conflicts with another part of the bylaws, ____.
1. the section of the bylaws can be amended
2. the proposed amendment cannot be passed
3. the conflict is allowed to exist
4. None of the other answers is correct.
The vote required to amend the bylaws is _____.
1. as defined in the bylaws
2. a majority vote
3. a two-thirds vote
4. a majority of the entire membership
When a large number of changes are made it is called _____.
1. a revision
2. a modification
3. an alternation
4. a simplification
What vote is required for a revision?
1. Majority
2. Two-thirds
3. Majority of the entire membership
4. Plurality
Interpretation of the bylaws is ______.
1. sometimes assigned to a committee or the board
2. the job of the presiding officer at all times
3. always done only by the assembly
4. done only by the parliamentarian
A rule that is only for a limited situation is _____.
1. a special rule
2. a standing rule
3. a general rule
4. a limited rule
Rules designed to be in force until they are repealed or changed are called ____.
1. standing rules
2. special rules
3. general rules
4. limited rules
Standing and special rules are adopted by ______.
1. a majority vote
2. a two-thirds vote
3. a majority of the entire membership vote
4. a majority of the members present vote
Standing and special rules are amended or abolished by _____.
1. a majority vote
2. a two-thirds vote
3. a majority of the entire membership vote
4. a majority of the members present vote
The parliamentary authority should be provided for in _____.
1. the bylaws
2. the standing rules
3. the charter
4. the special rules
The details of how things are done are provided for in _____.
1. adopted procedures
2. the bylaws
3. the charter
4. the standing rules
An organization can adjust the rules _____.
1. for conducting the current business
2. to get around the bylaws
3. to ignore the charter
4. All of the other answers are correct.
An organization can adjust the rules _____.
1. to complete an election
2. to avoid repeated revoting
3. to conduct pending business
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Policy ______.
1. set the philosophy of the organization
2. take care of recurring problems
3. determine what can be adopted
4. All of the other answers are correct.
When an organization uses policies as guiding principles, ______.
1. they should be provided for in the bylaws
2. there should be rules for reviewing them
3. the vote for them should be in the bylaws
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Where should policies be included?
1. In the bylaws
2. In the charter
3. In the articles of incorporation
4. None of the other answers is correct.
Which of the following is not true about a small organization?
1. There is no need to have professional help in setting up financial records.
2. Every organization needs to have an accounting system.
3. A good financial system saves time and money.
4. All of the other answers are true.
At each meeting, the treasurer reports on _____.
1. income
2. expenditures
3. unusual events
4. All of the other answers are correct.
The treasurer should make a complete report _____.
1. annually
2. monthly
3. quarterly
4. semi-annually
If there is a financial committee it should report at least _____.
1. annually
2. monthly
3. quarterly
4. semi-annually
An audit should be conducted at least _____.
1. annually
2. monthly
3. quarterly
4. semi-annually
Who should not be involved in picking the auditor?
1. Treasurer
2. President
3. Recording Secretary
4. Programming chair
How many types of auditor’s reports are standard?
1. 2
2. 3
3. 4
4. 1
The short-form of the auditor’s reports consists of _____ paragraph(s)?
1. two
2. one
3. three
4. four
The long-form of the auditor’s report _____.
1. contains the same information of the short form
2. gives a detailed explanation of items
3. is more expensive and usually not needed
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Standard financial protection items include ____.
1. adoption of a budget
2. requiring authorization for expenditure
3. an annual audit
4. All of the other answers are correct.
For most organization, a budget is _____.
1. an estimate
2. authorization to collect and spend money
3. a financial guide
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Expenditures greater than that in the budget _____.
1. always need special authorization
2. cannot be allowed
3. are fine as the budget is an estimate
4. None of the other answers is correct.
If an authorized person makes a purchase on behalf of the organization even if unauthorized, the organization ____.
1. must pay the bill
2. can only pay the bill if authorized
3. can only pay the bill if pre-authorized
4. may not pay the bill
A committee can only spend money _____.
1. as it is authorized
2. that is needed to carry out its function
3. as the chair of the committee sees necessary
4. None of the other answers is correct.
In a meeting to form an organization, ______.
1. a small group should pre-meet to plan out what to do
2. a small group should plan who to nominate to head the mass meeting
3. if more than one person is nominated as chair, the first to receive a majority is elected
4. All of the other answers are correct.
At a mass meeting, who explains the purpose of the meeting?
1. A member of the planning committee
2. The chair of the meeting
3. Anybody who gets the floor
4. The purpose has to be decided upon by the members
At the first meeting of the proposed organization, ______.
1. a resolution to create a temporary society may be proposed
2. a temporary society must be formed by resolution
3. no resolution can be passed
4. None of the other answers is correct.
At a mass meeting, a resolution to form a permanent society _____.
1. may be proposed and passed
2. may be proposed but it cannot be passed until the second meeting
3. can be proposed and passed if the planning committee agrees
4. cannot be proposed if it is the first meeting of the group
When does a permanent society come into existence?
1. With the adoption of the bylaws
2. With the election of officers
3. With a resolution to create a permanent society
4. A combination of all of the other answers.
If members want a charter from an already existing society, ____.
1. a committee is appointed to carry out the procedure
2. the officers carry out the procedure
3. the staff carries out the procedure
4. All of the other answers are correct.
A temporary society lasts _____.
1. until its task is carried out
2. more than one meeting if needed
3. only one meeting in some cases
4. All of the other answers are correct.
A permanent society is designed to last ______.
1. permanently
2. for a long period of time
3. until it is dissolved
4. All of the other answers are correct.
A society that is unincorporated and governed only by its own rules is _____.
1. an association
2. a society
3. a company
4. a partnership
An association can freely ____.
1. own property
2. get tax breaks
3. receive gifts
4. None of the other answers is correct.
How many reasons are listed for incorporation?
1. 7
2. 6
3. 5
4. 4
If a society is incorporated, it is _____.
1. protected by state law
2. able to make use of the unified resources of the members
3. able to own property in its own rights
4. All of the other answers are correct.
If an organization is incorporated, _____.
1. the officers are protected from personal liability
2. the officers are personally liable for the organization
3. the officers are still partially liable for the organization
4. None of the other answers is correct.
If a society is incorporated, it is governed by _____.
1. state law
2. its charter
3. its bylaws
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Who should be consulted when incorporating a society?
1. An attorney
2. A parliamentarian
3. The IRS
4. All of the other answers is correct.
A society that is incorporated ______.
1. can still chose its own parliamentary authority
2. must adopt the parliamentary authority of the state
3. can only choose a parliamentary authority recognized by the state
4. cannot have a parliamentary authority
In general, a voluntary organization is _____.
1. a non-profit organization
2. a profit making organization
3. an incorporated organization
4. an unincorporated organization
A non-profit organization can _____.
1. not distribute profits to its members
2. reimburse members for expenses
3. pay salaries for services rendered
4. All of the other answers are correct.
A non-profit can use money received from its activities ____.
1. for purposes listed in the charter
2. as dividends to the membership
3. as a source of income for the members
4. A non-profit can not make money from its activities.
A non-profit that is not incorporated _____.
1. may apply for a tax exempt status from state and federal taxes
2. may apply for a tax exempt status only from state taxes
3. may apply for a tax exempt status only from federal taxes
4. may not apply for a tax exempt status from state and federal taxes
A member of an organization has ______ with the organization.
1. an implicit contract
2. a written contract
3. no contract
4. an oral contract
A person who joins an organization _____.
1. accepts it as is
2. has the right to demand that it change immediately
3. is not bound by anything he does not like
4. must never work to change it
An organization _____.
1. may change the rights and privileges of membership
2. cannot change its dues structure
3. has a contract with the membership that allows no change of benefits
4. None of the other answers is correct.
Changes in the rights and benefits can be made based on _____.
1. the bylaws and parliamentary law
2. the standing rules and the bylaws
3. the standing rules and parliamentary law
4. They cannot be changed.
A member has ______ in relationship to the organization.
1. associational rights
2. property rights
3. parliamentary rights
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Which of the following is not a parliamentary right?
1. To speak on all questions
2. To be sent notices
3. To attend meetings
4. To present motions
Which of the following is not a parliamentary right?
1. Inability to inspect records of the organization
2. To vote
3. To nominate people for office
4. To be a candidate for office
Which of the following is not a parliamentary right?
1. To be expelled without a hearing
2. To insist on the enforcement of the rules
3. To resign from office.
4. To receive the latest version of the bylaws
What may affect the rights of members?
1. The type of membership
2. The decision of the president
3. The sponsor of the member
4. None of the other answers is correct.
If basic rights of a member are violated, _____.
1. legal action may be used
2. procedural avenues within the organization should be used
3. the member has the right to object
4. All of the other answers are correct.
How many fundamental rights of an organization are listed?
1. 8
2. 13
3. 4
4. 1
Which of the following violates a fundamental right of an organization?
1. It must accept any and all who apply for membership even if they don’t really qualify.
2. It holds an event for which the organization was established.
3. It changes the reasons for its existence following the procedures established by the state.
4. It revises its bylaws.
Which of the following violates a fundamental right of an organization?
1. Its officers are selected only by one person and that cannot be changed.
2. It hires employees to carry out day to day activities under guidance of the officers.
3. It expels a member who has caused harm to the organization.
4. It buys its clubhouse.
To exercise their rights, members _____.
1. must follow the rules of the society
2. demand their rights any time they want to exercise them
3. can only do what the officers say they can do
4. must go immediately to the courts.
When the rights of a minority conflict with the rights of a majority, _____.
1. the majority will prevail
2. the minority will prevail
3. neither side will prevail
4. both are right and will prevail
Members have the right to _____.
1. oppose ideas
2. oppose the organization
3. oppose only ideas the majority oppose
4. oppose only minor issues
The proper place to have procedures related to discipline is ____.
1. in the bylaws
2. in the charter
3. in special rules
4. in standing rules
What is an inherent right of any organization?
1. To discipline a member for a valid cause.
2. To suspend a member for any reason.
3. To expel a member for disagreeing with the officers.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Which is an appropriate form of discipline?
1. Requiring a member to appear before the board
2. Requiring a member to pay a fine for some action
3. Suspending a member from membership
4. All of the other answers are correct.
A membership can be terminated for ____.
1. violation of an important duty
2. violating a rule in the bylaws with a stated penalty of expulsion
3. failing to work within the framework of the organization
4. All of the other answers are correct.
If a member fails to fulfill his duties as a citizen, _____.
1. the organization may expel him
2. the organization may not do anything
3. the organization can only fine the member
4. the organization can only suspend them if there is a written rule about it
What are the primary requisites for expulsion?
1. Due notice and a fair hearing.
2. A fair hearing and a trial by their peers.
3. Due notice and a trial before the Executive Committee.
4. None of the other answers is correct.
How many essential steps are there in imposing a severe discipline
1. 6
2. 5
3. 7
4. 3
Which of the following is not a step in expelling a member?
1. Shunning the member
2. Charging the member
3. Investigating the charges
4. Sending proper notification to the accused
Which of the following is not a step in expelling a member?
1. Publicizing the decision of the hearing committee to the general public.
2. Holding hearings at which the accused can defend himself.
3. Deciding the matter of guilt within a reasonable amount of time.
4. Deciding upon the penalty by a vote of the membership.
A member can resign ____.
1. at any time they desire
2. only if the dues are paid up
3. only if all obligations are met
4. All of the other answers are correct.
A resignation _____.
1. All of the other answers are correct.
2. usually becomes effective immediately
3. can become effective at a future time if the member so specifies
4. does not need to be voted on
A resignation ____.
1. does not need to be written
2. cannot not be implied for any reason
3. does not take effect for an office until a new person is in office
4. All of the other answers are correct.
A resignation can be withdrawn ____.
1. if the date of it has not arrived
2. if it is for immediately but has not been accepted
3. if the office has not been filled yet
4. All of the other answers are correct.
An officer who resigns ____.
1. is still liable for actions before the resignation
2. is no longer liable for performance in the office
3. is liable for events connected to the office until a new officer is elected or appointed
4. None of the other answers is correct.
The executive director is responsible to ____.
1. the board
2. the annual assembly
3. the general assembly
4. the president
The executive director is _____.
1. All of the other answers are correct.
2. an administrator
3. a planning specialist
4. a business specialist
A good executive officer is ____.
1. None of the other answers is correct.
2. in the limelight all the time
3. working out front where all can see him
4. taking most of the credit for what is done
The job of the executive secretary includes ____.
1. directing the administration of the organization
2. employing staff without consulting the board
3. performing only duties that the president approves
4. All of the other answers are correct.
An organization that handles a lot of money needs _____.
1. an accountant
2. a banker
3. a teller
4. None of the other answers is correct.
A consultant for non-profit organizations should have skills in _____.
1. All of the other answers are correct.
2. communication techniques
3. tax exemptions
4. parliamentary procedure
How many situations are listed where an organization needs an attorney?
1. 8
2. 6
3. 13
4. 10
Which of the following is not a reason to use an attorney?
1. Deciding on the type of legal structure to have.
2. Incorporating the organization.
3. Entering into important contracts.
4. All of the other answers are ones where an attorney is needed.
Which of the following is not a reason to use an attorney?
1. Electing new officers.
2. The merger or dissolution of the organization.
3. Expelling a member.
4. Selling or purchasing real property.
Who usually chooses the parliamentarian?
1. The president
2. The assembly
3. The board of directors
4. The executive director
Who does the parliamentarian work with?
1. The president
2. Boards and committees
3. The membership
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Where is the parliamentarian during meetings?
1. Sitting next to the chair
2. In the audience
3. The parliamentarian does not attend meetings
4. None of the other answers is correct.
During the meeting, the parliamentarian _____.
1. advises the chair
2. makes rulings as to parliamentary procedure
3. answers questions put by the members
4. All of the other answers are correct.
With a good parliamentarian, the chair mainly _____.
1. focuses on the issues before the assembly
2. keeps detailed track of procedure
3. worries about potential procedural problems
4. All of the other answers are correct.
The parliamentarian _____.
1. is there to help the members accomplish what they want
2. represents any group he belongs to
3. advocates causes he supports
4. All of the other answers are correct.
The parliamentarian _____.
1. gives an opinion as to how the rules apply in a situation
2. explains in detail why he thinks the rules apply in one manner
3. quotes from the parliamentary authority
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Parliamentarians preside _____.
1. in some difficult situations with the permission of the assembly
2. whenever the chair wants them to
3. when there is no difficulty
4. Parliamentarians never preside at meetings.
Parliamentarians sometimes preside _____.
1. at the business part of a convention
2. if the regular chair is well experienced
3. when the parliamentarian wants to have the right to vote
4. All of the other answers are correct.
The term “Robert’s Rules” means _____.
1. Robert’s Rules of Order
2. parliamentary procedure
3. the meeting will follow standard procedures
4. All of the other answers are correct.
How many versions of Robert’s Rules of Order are there?
1. Many
2. 1
3. 10
4. 4
How many meanings of “adjourn” exist in Robert’s Rules of Order?
1. 2
2. 3
3. 1
4. 4
What does The Standard Code call a meeting that was temporarily adjourned and reconvened?
1. A continued meeting
2. An adjourned meeting
3. A resumed meeting
4. A reconvened meeting
The Standard Code uses what instead of Call for the Orders of the Day?
1. Informal language pointing out the problem.
2. Call for the Orders of the Day.
3. The agenda must be returned to.
4. None of the other answers is correct.
The Standard Code uses what instead of Committee of the Whole?
1. Consider informally
2. Committee of the Whole
3. Special Committee
4. Ad hoc Committee
The Standard Code uses what instead of Fix the Time to Which to Adjourn?
1. Amend the motion to adjourn to state when to reconvene.
2. Fix the Time to Which to Adjourn.
3. Continued meetings are not allowed.
4. Adjourn
The Standard code uses what instead of Object to Consideration?
1. Another motion that postpones or kills a motion.
2. Object to Consideration
3. Point of Order
4. Resume Consideration
The Standard Code uses what instead of Postpone Indefinitely?
1. To Lay on the Table
2. To Extend Debate
3. Request to be allowed to speak more
4. All of the other answers are correct.
The Standard Codes uses what instead of Previous Question?
1. Close Debate and Vote Immediately
2. Previous Question
3. Question
4. None of the other answers are correct.
The Standard Code uses what instead of Quasi-Committee of the Whole?
1. Consider Informally
2. Quasi-Committee of the Whole
3. Consider Formally
4. Special Committee
What are the differences in The Standard Code about Reconsideration?
1. Any member can move it.
2. Only reconsideration can be debated
3. Only main motions can be reconsidered.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
The Standard Code uses what instead of Reconsider and Enter in the Minutes?
1. This idea is not permitted.
2. Reconsider and Enter in the Minutes.
3. Resume Consideration.
4. Take from the Table.
Which ranks higher – bylaws or parliamentary authority?
1. Bylaws
2. Parliamentary authority
3. They are of equal rank
4. They have no rank
If a procedure has been done by custom for a long time, ____.
1. it is the same as if it was a written rule
2. it has no valid standing
3. it can be challenged by any member
4. None of the other answers is correct.
Formality in a meeting _____.
1. can vary depending upon the need
2. needs to be always maintained
3. is not affected by the size of the group
4. All of the other answers are correct.
How can hostility be avoided?
1. By treating everybody fairly.
2. By supporting the majority in all cases.
3. By gaveling through controversial issues.
4. By ending debate when it becomes controversial
Who should end a discussion on a controversial subject?
1. The assembly by proper procedure.
2. The chair
3. The parliamentarian
4. None of the other answers is correct.
When recognizing speakers, _____.
1. the maker of the motion has the right to speak first
2. the first person to stand should be recognized
3. a person who has not spoken has preference over a person who has
4. All of the other answers are correct.
What should the chair do about a member who stands while another is speaking so that he can be recognized?
1. Not recognize him.
2. Recognize him if nobody else stands up quickly after the speaker is finished.
3. Recognize him but tell him not to do it again.
4. Recognize him as being the first up.
How is being a chair in a committee different from being a chair in an assembly?
1. The chair can make motions
2. The chair can partake in debate
3. Take sides in an issue while being fair to all
4. All of the other answers are correct.
How is procedure in a committee different from in an assembly?
1. More informal
2. Fully informal
3. Formality is the same
4. More formal
What is the major difference between debate in a committee and in an assembly?
1. Debate often precedes a motion
2. The motion must precede debate
3. Debate always precedes the motion
4. None of the other answers is correct.
Can a motion be explained before being made in an assembly?
1. Yes, but only a short explanation.
2. Yes, the motion should be fully explained in detail.
3. No, the mover is limited to the actual motion.
4. Yes, with some debate taking place.
General consent _____.
1. saves time by handling routine matters quickly
2. is a way of avoiding controversial matters
3. can slow down business
4. is not allowed in most bodies
What can be done if there is not a quorum present?
1. Attempts may be made to obtain a quorum.
2. The program may be heard.
3. Informal discussions may take place.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
If the assembly takes action when it is known that a quorum is not present, ____.
1. the action needs to be ratified later
2. if it is an emergency, it is not a problem
3. nothing that is done can be made acceptable
4. None of the other answers is correct.
If a quorum was present at the start but later lost, _____.
1. actions taken before the quorum was lost are valid
2. actions taken after the quorum was lost are valid
3. actions taken before the quorum was lost must be ratified
4. the entire meeting is invalid.
Why is an amendment voted on?
1. To approve what the final wording of a motion is.
2. There is no good reason to vote on amendments.
3. To make sure the mover of the motion is satisfied.
4. Amendments are not voted on.
When an amendment is pending, ____.
1. debate is limited to the amendment to avoid confusion
2. debate is permitted on the amendment and the main motion
3. no debate is permitted
4. debate is limited to the main motion
Can an amendment be amended?
1. Yes, but it is not recommended because it causes confusion.
2. A friendly amendment to an amendment can be easily handled.
3. Yes, and it is what is debated until voted on.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
How is a motion withdrawn?
1. By the mover alone until the chair has stated it.
2. By permission of the assembly after the chair has stated it.
3. By general consent usually after the chair has stated it.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
What can the mover of a motion do about the motion?
1. She can speak for it.
2. She can speak against it.
3. She can vote anyway that she wants to.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
For the minutes, _____.
1. only written minutes can be used
2. an audio tape can be used
3. a transcript can be used
4. All of the other answers are correct.
The treasurer’s report _____.
1. can be detailed
2. can be simple
3. should be in writing and then audited if it is the annual one
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Voting is ______.
1. usually by voice
2. often determined as to method by the chair
3. can be determined by a motion put to the assembly
4. All of the other answers is correct.
For an amendment, what vote is required?
1. Always a majority vote.
2. A two-thirds vote on the ruling by the chair.
3. A two-third vote if the motion needs a two-thirds vote.
4. None of the other answers is correct.
For a ballot vote to be unanimous, _____.
1. it must be unanimous
2. a two-third vote can make any ballot vote unanimous
3. a majority vote can make a ballot vote unanimous
4. No ballot vote can ever be unanimous.
What is recorded about the person who seconds a motion?
1. Nothing as seconding information is not recorded.
2. If the motion is an important one, the name of the member.
3. The name of the member.
4. The name of the member if an officer.
What can the chair properly do if he is uncertain as to what to do?
1. Ask the assembly for advice.
2. Ask the parliamentarian for advice.
3. Proceed in what he sees as the best way.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Which of the following is cumulative voting?
1. Casting all your votes for one instead of for different people if a number is to be elected.
2. Casting a single vote for one and not voting for others when a number is to be elected.
3. Organizing a group of people to vote for one candidate.
4. All of the other answers are forms of cumulative voting.
What is bullet voting?
1. Casting all your votes for one instead of for different people if a number is to be elected.
2. Casting a single vote for one and not voting for others when a number is to be elected.
3. Organizing a group of people to vote for one candidate.
4. All of the other answers are forms of bullet voting.
What is Texas voting?
1. Voting for the person or people you do not want elected.
2. It is another name for a voice vote.
3. Voting by counting off.
4. None of the other answers is correct.
Can any body meet by telephone?
1. Yes, if provided for in the bylaws or law.
2. Yes, if all the members agree.
3. Yes, if all members are given notice.
4. No, it is never possible.
How many people can a nominating committee nominate for a single office?
1. As many as they want unless the rules say otherwise.
2. Only one.
3. They must nominate two.
4. They must nominate all who submit their name.
Which of the following is a common mistake made by chairs?
1. Not making sure that the motion is clearly worded before stating it.
2. Taking unnecessary vote on non-controversial matters.
3. Cutting off debate by himself.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Which of the following is a common mistake made by chairs?
1. Refusing to allow a motion that the chair does not like to be made.
2. Not remaining impartial in debate.
3. Failure to stifle out-of-order remarks.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Which of the following is a common mistake made by chairs?
1. Allowing too much informality so it detracts from the proceedings.
2. Failing to call for a final vote on an amended motion.
3. Failing to state the exact motion to be voted on before the vote.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Which of following is a common error of chairs?
1. Failure to take a vote by roll call.
2. Failure to confirm after a vote exactly what has been passed.
3. Failure to demand a second for each motion.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
What is the most common error of chairs?
1. Trying to conduct a meeting without really understanding parliamentary procedure and not asking for help.
2. Voting on each and every issue.
3. Requiring the secretary to take notes without a tape recorder.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Which of the following is a common error of members?
1. Starting to speak before being recognized.
2. Talking about things other than the immediately pending question.
3. Talking about people rather than the issue.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Which of the following is a common error of members?
1. Not asking questions when you are not sure of what is happening.
2. Not raising a point of order when it is appropriate.
3. Objecting to problems that are minor and unimportant.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Which of the following is a common error when keeping minutes?
1. Not recording motions that were defeated.
2. Putting legal information such as the date, presiding officer into the minutes.
3. Recording votes in the minutes.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Which of the following is a common error when keeping minutes?
1. Recording motion adopted by general consent.
2. In a board or committee meeting, recording the names of those present.
3. Including notice of matters to be brought up at the next meeting.
4. None of the other answers is correct.
Which of the following is a common error when keeping minutes?
1. Not recording important points of order.
2. Recording appeals and what action was taken.
3. Not recording detailed information about the program.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Which of the following is a common error when keeping minutes?
1. Reporting the name of the second for a motion.
2. Not using a personalized style in writing the minutes.
3. Not reporting comments made during debate.
4. None of the other answers is correct.
Which of the following is a common error when keeping minutes?
1. Not recording the time of adjournment.
2. Not reporting motions withdrawn before the chair stated them.
3. Not reporting minor procedural motions.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Which of the following is a common error when keeping minutes?
1. Not signing the minutes.
2. Not initialing corrections.
3. Not recording previous notices made at the meeting.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Which of the following is a change between The Standard Code and Robert’s Rules?
1. Modern terminology
2. Elimination of seldom used motions
3. Simplified procedures for handling some motions.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
According to The Standard Code, how many articles should be in the bylaws.
1. 16
2. 8
3. 10
4. 6
What article of the bylaws deals with membership?
1. 3
2. 4
3. 6
4. 7
Which article of the bylaws deals with the Board of Directors?
1. 5
2. 3
3. 4
4. 8
Which article of the bylaws deals with Finance?
1. 8
2. 5
3. 3
4. 4
Which article of the bylaws deals with elections?
1. 10
2. 8
3. 12
4. 6
Which article deals with the Parliamentary Authority?
1. 13
2. 15
3. 10
4. 8
What is included in the Call to Order of the Minutes?
1. The name of the organization
2. The date
3. The location
4. All of the others answers are correct.
Under reports, what is included about the Treasurer’s report in the minutes?
1. The list of receipts and expenditures.
2. A detailed list of all individual transactions.
3. A simple statement that the Treasurer gave a report.
4. None of the other answers is correct.
When a motion is offered, is it listed in the minutes?
1. Yes, it is.
2. Yes, it may be.
3. No, it is never listed.
4. Yes, it should be.
The date of approval _____.
1. is written at the end with a notation about corrections if made.
2. is written with no notations
3. is written with the initials of the secretary
4. is not noted

Mastery Test #6

Test using The Standard Code