8. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A MAIN MOTION?

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

9. IS A MAIN MOTION DEBATABLE AND AMENDABLE?

A main motion is always debatable and amendable.

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

A main motion requires a second and a majority vote.

11. WHAT IS THE PROPER TERMINOLOGY TO USE IN STATING A MAIN MOTION?

The proper terminology to use in stating a main motion is: "I move ...."

12. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE MOTION TO LAY ON THE TABLE?

The purpose of the motion to lay on the table is to temporarily delay action on an item of business.

13. IS THE MOTION TO LAY ON THE TABLE DEBATABLE AND AMENDABLE?

The motion to lay on the table is undebatable and unamendable.

14. DOES THE MOTION TO LAY ON THE TABLE REQUIRE A SECOND?

The motion to lay on the table requires a second.

15. WHAT HAPPENS TO A PENDING AMENDMENT IF THE MAIN MOTION IS TABLED?

When a main motion is tabled, all amendments and other motions belonging to it are also tabled.

16. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE PREVIOUS QUESTION?

The purpose of the previous question is to terminate discussion on the motion or motions before the chapter and to secure an immediate vote.

17. WHEN THE PREVIOUS QUESTION IS CALLED FOR WITHOUT QUALIFICATIONS, TO WHAT QUESTIONS DOES IT APPLY?

If the previous question is called for without qualifications, only the immediately pending question is affected.

18. IS THE PREVIOUS QUESTION DEBATABLE AND AMENDABLE?

The previous question is undebatable and unamendable.

19. WHAT VOTE IS NECESSARY TO CALL THE PREVIOUS QUESTION?

A two-thirds vote is necessary to call the previous question.

20. WHEN MAY A VOTE ON THE PREVIOUS QUESTION BE RECONSIDERED?

A vote on the Previous Question may be reconsidered before the affirmative vote is taken on the pending question or questions.

21. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF REFERRING A MOTION TO A COMMITTEE?

The purpose of referring a motion to a committee is to place the question temporarily in a committee.

22. IS THE MOTION TO REFER TO A COMMITTEE DEBATABLE AND AMENDABLE?

The motion to refer is debatable and amendable.

23. DOES THE MOTION TO REFER TO A COMMITTEE REQUIRE A SECOND?

The motion to refer requires a second.

24. WHEN A MOTION IS REFERRED TO A COMMITTEE, WHAT HAPPENS TO AMENDMENTS THAT ARE PENDING TO THE MAIN MOTION?

When a motion is referred to a committee, amendments that are pending to the main motion are also referred.

25. WHAT IS THE CORRECT TERMINOLOGY TO USE WHEN REFERRING A MOTION TO A COMMITTEE?

The correct terminology to use when referring a motion to a committee is: "I move that we refer the motion that ... to a committee." OR "to a committee consisting of..." OR "to the standing committee on...." (Note: There is no need to include the words "dot, dot, dot" after the word "that," "of," or "on.”)

26. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF AN AMENDMENT?

The purpose of an amendment is to modify the motion that is under consideration.

27. WHEN MAY AN AMENDMENT BE OFFERED TO A MOTION?

A member may offer an amendment to an amendable motion after the chair states the question and recognizes the member.

28. IN WHAT WAYS MAY A MOTION BE AMENDED?

An amendment may be made by striking out words, inserting or adding words, or by striking out and inserting words.

29. WHAT IS THE PROPER TERMINOLOGY TO USE IN STATING AN AMENDMENT?

The proper terminology to use in stating an amendment is: "I move to amend the main motion by ..." OR "I move to amend the amendment by..."

30. IS THE MOTION TO AMEND DEBATABLE AND AMENDABLE?

The motion to amend is debatable when the motion to which it applies is debatable; only an amendment of the first rank is amendable.

31. DOES AN AMENDMENT REQUIRE A SECOND AND A VOTE?

An amendment requires a second and a majority vote.

32. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF RISING TO A POINT OF ORDER?

The purpose of rising to a point of order is to enforce the rules by calling attention to a violation of the rules or mistake in procedure.

33. DOES A POINT OF ORDER REQUIRE A SECOND?

A point of order does not require a second.

34. IS A POINT OF ORDER DEBATABLE AND AMENDABLE?

A point of order is undebatable and unamendable.

35. IS IT PROPER FOR THE PRESIDENT TO CALL A MEMBER OUT OF ORDER?

The president is duty bound to enforce correct rules of procedure and should call members out of order when they are in error.

36. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF AN APPEAL?

The purpose of an appeal is to obtain a decision from the chapter to a question on which the presiding officer has made a decision.

37. DOES AN APPEAL REQUIRE MEMBERS TO GAIN RECOGNITION BEFORE SPEAKING?

An appeal does not require recognition before speaking.

38. WHAT HAPPENS IF THE VOTE ON AN APPEAL RESULTS IN A TIE?

If the vote on an appeal results in a tie, the chair is sustained.

40. WHAT VOTE IS REQUIRED TO PASS AN APPEAL?

A majority vote or tie vote is required to sustain the chair.

41. IS AN APPEAL DEBATABLE AND AMENDABLE?

An appeal is debatable except in cases where it relates to indecorum (improper conduct), priority of business, or deviation from the rules of speaking. An appeal is unamendable.

42. WHAT IS THE CORRECT TERMINOLOGY TO USE WHEN APPEALING FROMT THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR?

The correct terminology to use when appealing from the decision of the chair is: "Mr./Madam President, I appeal from the decision of the chair."

43. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF SUSPENDING THE STANDING RULES?

The purpose of suspending the standing rules it to permit the chapter to do something that cannot be done without violating its standing rules.

44, WHAT VOTE IS REQUIRED TO SUSPEND THE RULES?

A majority vote is required to suspend the rules.

45. IS THE MOTION TO SUSPEND DEBATABLE AND AMENDABLE?

The motion to suspend is undebatable and unamendable.

46. MAY A RULE BE SUSPENDED BY UNAMIMOUS (GENERAL) CONSENT? IF SO, EXPLAIN.

Unanimous (General) Consent may be used to suspend a rule. This may be done by the chair stating, "Shall we by Unanimous (General) Consent suspend the standing rule of this chapter that...?"

47. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF CALLING FOR A DIVISION OF THE ASSEMBLY?

The purpose of calling for a division of the assembly is to determine the accuracy of a vote, especially when taken by voice or by show of hands.

48. WHEN MUST ONE REQUEST A DIVISION?

One must request a division before another motion is stated

49. MUST A DIVISION RECEIVE A SECOND?

A division does not require a second.

50. IS A DIVISION DEBATABLE AND AMENDABLE?

A division is undebatable and unamendable.

51. MAY A DIVISION BE RECONSIDERED?

A division cannot be reconsidered.

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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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

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

FLASHCARD 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."

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

hand."

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

5. WHEN DOES A VOTE GO INTO EFFECT?

Back

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

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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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