2002 state par pro

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Which standard descriptive characteristic below is true? A. A main motion is amendable B. A main motion may be proposed when another member has the floor C. A main motion may not be deleted D. The main motion ranks the highest in precedence of all motions.

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A main motion is amendable.

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A rule for the subsidiary motion to Postpone to a Certain Time is that

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a two-thirds vote is required to adopt it.

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Main Motions: A. take precedence over all motions, B. are not debatable, C. always require a two-thirds vote to be adopted, D. are out of order when another member has the floor

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are out of order when another member has the floor

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An amendment

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may not be amended

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The subsidiary motion to Commit (or Refer)

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may be proposed when another member has the floor provided debate has not begun.

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Which statement below is false regarding main motions? A. They bring business before the assembly B. They can be made only while no other motion is pending D. It is preferable to avoid a main motion containing a negative statement.

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They may be proposed even if they present the same question that was previously rejected during the same session.

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When the Previous Question is ordered a series of pending motions, they are voted on in the

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same order in which they were proposed

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A committee that is given "full power" to act for an organization can be authorized to:

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spend money for the society, add more members to its membership, act for the society in a certain case.

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What is the minimum affirmative vote required to adopt a motion to Call For the Orders of the Day?

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Two thirds of the members present and voting and previous notice

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An amendment to the privileged motion to Recess:

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is not debatable.