The Standard Code Test 5

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 Standard Code Test 5

Test using The Standard Code