Equine II 1.02- Parli

The gavel is used in conducting business meetings to:

• Annoy members and disrupt the meeting

• During a recess or break in the meeting

• Keep the chapter president occupied

• Maintain order and represent authority

Jill wants to know if the main motion to reconsider is debatable. Which book would be the BEST reference for her to use?

• Official FFA Manual

• Robert's Rules of Order

• SAE Record Book

• U.S. Constitution

The use of paper ballot is best when:

• debating motions

• introducing motions

• referring motions

• voting on nominations

What vote is required when a motion will limit the rights of a member?

• simple majority

• two-thirds majority

• unanimous favorable

• voice

During the meeting, the chapter president tapped the gavel one time, which was followed by all members:

• leaving

• sitting down

• standing

• voting by ballot

If a member wants a small group of members to gather more information before a vote is taken on a main motion, what should the member do during debate on the motion?

• lay the motion on the table

• move to amend the motion

• reconsider the motion

• refer the motion to a committee

Michelle wants to make a motion whole another motion is already before the group. The motion that she makes must be:

• higher ranking

• lower ranking

• the same ranking

• unranked

Harry rose to a point of order on the vote taken to pass a main motion. The president responded by saying, "A simple majority requires..

• everyone to vote on the same side."

• one member more than half of the votes cast for the motion."

• 2/3 of all members must vote for the motion."

• no vote on the motion as long as the motion is seconded."

If a member wants to improve a main motion by adding words, substituting words, or striking out words, the member moves to:

• adjourn the meeting.

• amend the motion.

• refer to a committee.

• take from the table.