Parliamentary Procedures for Toastmasters

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Henry Martin ______ formulated Parliamentary Procedures.

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A deliberative body is a free agent - it is free to do what it wants to do with the greatest measure of __________ to itself and of consideration for the rights of its members.

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Parliamentary Procedures are grounded on the rules of __________ - a commonly accepted way in which a group of people come together, present and discuss possible courses of action, and make decisions.

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According to Parliamentary Procedures, a meeting can deal with only ___ matter at a time.

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According to Parliamentary Procedures, all members have _____ rights, privileges, and obligations.

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According to Parliamentary Procedures, it is the job of the _______________ to ensure that all people attending a meeting are treated equally.

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According to Parliamentary Procedures, decisions are made through a majority ____.

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According to Parliamentary Procedures, it is the right of every member to _____ on any issue.

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According to Parliamentary Procedures, it is the right of every member to cast a _____ on every issue.

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According to Parliamentary Procedures, it is the right of every member to _____ information on any motion that he or she does not firmly understand.

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According to Parliamentary Procedures, all meetings must be characterized by fairness and good _____.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of motion?

• Incidental Motion

• Privileged Motion

• Subsidiary Motion

• Democratic Motion