Parliamentary Procedure Flashcards

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Recess

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Provides a brief break. No interrupting the speaker. Needs a second. Not debatable. Amendable with respect to the length of the recess. Majority vote needed.

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Raise a Question of Privilege

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Asks an urgent question regarding rights and privileges of the assembly. Can interrupt the speaker. No second needed. Not debatable. No vote; chair rules.

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Previous Question

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Closes debate and goes directly to a vote. No interrupting the speaker. Needs a second. Not debatable. Two-thirds vote needed.

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Postpone Definitely

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Puts off further consideration of the main motion to a later time. No interrupting the speaker. Needs a second. Debatable. Amendable. Majority vote needed (two-thirds if made a special order).

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Commit or Refer

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Refers the motion to a committee. No interrupting the speaker. Needs a second. Debatable. Amendable. Majority vote needed.

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Amend

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Proposes to change a motion. No interrupting the speaker. Needs a second. Debatable if applied to a debatable motion. Amendable. Majority vote needed.

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Postpone Indefinitely

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Rejects or kills the main motion. No interrupting the speaker. Needs a second. Debatable. Not amendable. Majority vote needed.

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Main Motion

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Introduces new business to the assembly. No interrupting the speaker. Needs a second. Debatable. Amendable. Majority vote needed.

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Parliamentary Inquiry

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Allows a member to ask a question related to parliamentary law or the rules of the organization. Can interrupt the speaker. No second needed. Not debatable. No vote; chair answers.

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Division of the Assembly

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Requires a standing vote. Can interrupt the speaker. No second needed. Not debatable. No vote; demand.