Chapter Conducting Flash Cards

Front

#1 Describe the characteristics that make up an

ideal presiding officer.

Back

An ideal presiding officer possesses the following

characteristics:

1) Willingness to work

2) Ability to learn parliamentary procedure

3) Team spirit

4) Well-developed voice

5) Calmness and self-confidence

6) Neat appearance

7) Fair and impartial judgment

8) Skill in leading people

Front

#2 What qualifications

should one have to be

on a chapter conducting

team?

Back

Members selected to be on a chapter conducting

team should possess the following qualifications:

1) Willingness to work

2) Ability to learn parliamentary procedure

3) Team spirit

4) Well-developed voice

5) Calmness and self-confidence

6) Neat appearance

Front

#3 What steps must be

completed to present a

motion?

Back

The following steps must be completed to present a motion:

1) Rising and addressing the president

2) Recognition by the president

3) Presenting the motion

4) Seconding the motion

5) Statement of the question

Front

#4 What is the proper terminology to use when putting the question?

Back

The proper terminology to use when putting the question, or taking the vote is:

"Those supporting the motion that ...say aye.

Those opposed say no."

OR

"Those in favor of the motion that ...raise your

hand. Those opposed raise your hand."

Front

5. When does a vote go

into effect?

Back

A vote goes into effect following the announcement of the results of the voting.

Front

6. What action should take

place after the announcement of the results of the vote?

Back

A tap of the gavel should follow the announcement of the results of the vote.

Front

7. What happens to a motion is the vote results in a tie?

Back

A tie vote means that a motion is lost, assuming the motion requires a majority vote.

Front

8. What is the purpose of

the main motion?

Back

The purpose of the main motion is to present an item of business for consideration and action by the chapter.

Front

9. Is a main motion debatable and amendable?

Back

A main motion is ALWAYS debatable and amendable.

Front

10. Does a main motion require a second and a majority vote?

Back

A main motion requires a second and a majority vote.