CC Questions

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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 

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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 

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3. WHAT STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED TO PRESENT A MOTION?

Back

The following steps must be completed to present a motion: 

1. Rise and address the president 

2. Receive recognition by the president 

3. Presenting the motion 

4. Seconding the motion 

5. Statement of the question

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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." 

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5. WHEN DOES A VOTE GO INTO EFFECT?

Back

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

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6. WHAT ACTION SHOULD TAKE PLACE AFTER THE CHAIR ANNOUNCES THE RESULTS OF THE VOTE?

Back

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

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7. WHAT HAPPENS TO A MOTION IF THE VOTE RESULTS IN A TIE?

Back

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

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8. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A MAIN MOTION?

Back

The purpose of a main motion is to present an item of business for consideration and 

action by the chapter. 

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9. IS A MAIN MOTION DEBATABLE AND AMENDABLE?

Back

A main motion is always debatable and amendable.

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10. DOES A MAIN MOTION REQUIRE A SECOND AND A MAJORITY VOTE?

Back

A main motion requires a second and a majority vote.