Novice Parliamentary Procedure Flashcard

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Which of the following is an example of a standing rule? Naming the organization's parliamentary authority, Defining a quorum for the organization, The maintenance of a guest register, Listing the duties of the chairman of all the Standing Committees

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The maintenance of a guest register

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A Recess may be taken to

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count ballots, secure information, allow for informal consultation.

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A society has a total membership of 200 members. A minimum majority vote of the entire membership is

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101

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When a member "has the floor," this means that

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recognition has been received from the chair.

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The only time a main motion can be made is while

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no other motion is pending.

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Members can change their votes on motions without permission from anyone in the assembly
Options: anytime, up to the time the result is announced, until the results of an adjournment vote is announced, up to the time the chairman puts the next question.

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up to the time the result is announced.