Parliamentary Procedure Flashcards

Front

Both a Point of Order and a Parliamentary Inquiry are:

Back

Decided by the chair

Front

A Question of Privilege not handled as a main motion is classified as:

Back

Privileged motion

Front

Similarity between motions to Lay on the Table, Postpone to a Certain Time, and Postpone Indefinitely:

Back

Require a second

Front

A standing rule remains in effect until:

Back

Rescinded or amended

Front

The quorum of an assembly is:

Back

The minimum number of members who must be present for business to be legally transacted

Front

With very few exceptions, a member never speaks while seated.

Back

A

Front

If the chairman makes a mistake and calls on the wrong member, attention to correct the error can be called by raising a Point of Order.

Back

B

Front

After a motion is made, seconded, and restated by the chair, the motion is pending.

Back

D

Front

The member who proposed a main motion has the right to speak first in debate.

Back

C

Front

The seconder of a motion does not need to obtain the floor.

Back

D