ANS 1 - Obj. 1.03 Parli Pro Lesson

Multiple Choice

When a group uses Robert’s Rules of Order to conduct formal, organized business meetings with well-defined rules, it is using:

• consensus.

• dictator-like principles.

• fighting.

• parliamentary procedure.

Multiple Choice

"The group assembled as voting delegates in a business meeting" is describing a/an

• assembly

• committee

• small group

• senate

Multiple Choice

Dylan is asked to take the duties of the "chair". What will he be responsible for?

• Presiding over the meeting

• Taking minutes of the meeting

• Reporting to the public

• Handling materials and comfort of the room

Multiple Choice

Linda needs a majority vote for her motion to pass. There are 30 members in the voting body. How many people need to vote "yes" for her motion to pass?

• 10

• 15

• 16

• 12

Multiple Choice

Camden made the motion to stop discussion, which requires a two-thirds vote since it takes away the right to discuss. If there are 30 people in the voting body, how many people have to vote "yes" for the motion to pass?

• 20

• 15

• 16

• 30

Multiple Choice

After the chair says "FFA members, why are we here?" in the FFA opening ceremony, they rap the gavel three times. Why do they rap the gavel three times?

• To tell the assembly to sit.

• To tell the assembly to stand.

• To tell the assembly to speak.

• To tell the assembly to be quiet.

Multiple Choice

Diego is acting as chair of the business meeting. He wants everyone to sit. What should he do?

• Rap the gavel once.

• Say "sit".

• Rap the gavel three times.

• Make a series of taps.

Multiple Choice

Allysa wants to bring a new idea before the group in her business meeting. What should she do?

• Make an amendment

• Make a main motion

• Move to adjourn

• Send a message to the president

Multiple Choice

What should a member say in order to make a main motion?

• I move to/that...

• I motion to...

• I think we should...

• I believe...

Multiple Choice

The motion was made to have an FFA cookout next Friday. You realize during the meeting that the cookout should be Thursday instead of Friday. What can you do?

• Make an amendment

• Make another motion

• Nothing, the motion has already been made

• Wait until the motion is voted on and then cancel it

Multiple Choice

Which is the highest ranking, most important motion?

• Main Motion

• Amendment

• Reconsider

• Adjourn

Multiple Choice

Which motion should be made to close the meeting?

• Adjourn

• Main Motion

• Amendment

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