Section Parli 36

One feature of a Point of Order is that it:

• needs a second.

• is ruled on by the Parliamentarian.

• is amendable.

• may interrupt a speaker.

A Main Motion requires a _____ vote to be adopted.

• two-thirds

• unanimous

• majority

• three-fifths

The purpose of a motion to Postpone to a Certain Time (or Definitely) is to:

• allow a motion to be modified.

• put off consideration of a Main Motion.

• reject or kill a Main Motion.

• close debate on a motion.

One of the duties of the Sentinel is to:

• send articles to local newspapers.

• assist with refreshments.

• maintain activity records.

• have on hand at each meeting a copy of the chapter constitution.

What is the proper order for the following items in the FFA order of business?

• Reports of officers, reports of special committees, unfinished business and general orders, special orders

• Reports of special committees, reports of officers, special orders, unfinished business and general orders

• Special orders, reports of officers, reports of special committees, unfinished business and general orders

• Special orders, reports of officers, reports of special committees, unfinished business and general orders

What is the required vote to adopt the motion Postpone to a Certain Time (or Definitely)?

• Two-thirds

• Majority

• Unanimous

• No vote is taken. The chair decides.

The privileged device, Raise a Question of Privilege, is not:

• amendable.

• debatable.

• seconded.

• All of the above are correct.

To properly call for the Previous Question, members should:

• call out "Question" from their seats without being recognized.

• say "I demand the question" without obtaining the floor.

• raise a question of privilege without being recognized by the chair.

• say "I move the previous question" after obtaining the floor.

If the chairman appoints a committee, who determines its chairman?

• The chairman who appointed the committee

• The committee members

• The assembly votes

• The vice-president who is the administrator for committees

The primary purpose of using the subsidiary motion to Amend is to:

• eliminate the main purpose of the main motion.

• modify the wording of a pending motion.

• lengthen the debate time on the main motion.

• call for an immediate vote on the original main motion.