Parli Practice 11/19

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What is a main motion in parliamentary procedure?

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A main motion is a formal proposal made by a member of a deliberative assembly that the assembly take a certain action or express a certain opinion.

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What is the minimum affirmative vote required to adopt a standing rule at a business meeting?

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The minimum affirmative vote required to adopt a standing rule at any business meeting is two-thirds without previous notice.

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What does 'Division of the Assembly' mean in parliamentary procedure?

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A Division of the Assembly is a call for a counted vote, typically when the result of a voice vote is unclear.

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What is the purpose of a 'Division of the Question'?

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A Division of the Question allows members to vote on parts of a motion separately.

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What is the process to rescind a motion that was adopted at a previous meeting?

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To rescind a motion, a member must obtain the floor and state, 'I move to rescind the motion related to... adopted at the...'

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What is the motion to 'Raise a Question of Privilege'?

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The motion to Raise a Question of Privilege allows a member to address urgent matters affecting the rights of the assembly or its members.

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Which motion takes precedence over all motions except the motion to Recess?

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The motion to Raise a Question of Privilege takes precedence over all motions below except the motion to Recess.

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What does it mean to 'obtain the floor' in parliamentary procedure?

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To 'obtain the floor' means to be recognized by the chair to speak or make a motion.

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What is the significance of a 'point of information'?

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A point of information is a request for clarification or additional information regarding a matter under discussion.

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What is the difference between a debatable and an undebatable motion?

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A debatable motion allows for discussion and argument before a vote, while an undebatable motion does not allow for discussion.