Parliamentary Procedure Flashcard

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What is the first step in an orderly business meeting?

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Call to order

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Which of the following is a step in a business meeting? Reading & approval of minutes, Ignoring minutes, Skipping reports, Avoiding attendance

Back

Reading & approval of minutes

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What is the second step to present a motion?

Back

Recognition by the chair

Front

What is the proper terminology to use when putting the question?

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Those supporting the motion that … say aye.

Front

Who recognizes the person making the motion?

Back

The chair (president or chairperson)

Front

When does a vote go into effect?

Back

Following the announcement of the results

Front

What is the proper terminology to use in starting a main motion?

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I move that...

Front

Is the motion to lay on the table amendable?

Back

No, it is unamendable

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Is the motion to amend debatable?

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Yes, when the motion to which it applies is debatable.

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Is an amendment amendable?

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Only an amendment of first rank is amendable.