Hort. I Obj. 1.02

The president calls for a voice vote and announces that the motion passes. If you want a counted vote, you should

• amend the motion

• call for a division

• reconsider the motion

• second the motion

What is it called when you change a motion?

• Debate

• appeal

• amend

• argue

After visiting the Biltmore house, you decide to write a speech about the trees, shrubs, and flowers that you saw. What is the purpose of your speech?

• Inform and entertain

• Inform and sell

• Persuade and entertain

• Persuade and tell

A list of things to be discussed during a meeting?

• Committee report

• Secretary's report

• Treasurer's report

• Agenda

To correct a parliamentary mistake, a member should

• call for a division

• move to adjourn

• rise to a point of order

• move to amend

Giving all members the opportunity to make, second, discuss, and vote on motions is an example of which parliamentary procedure principle?

• Only one item is considered at a time.

• Rights of the minority are protected.

• The majority rules.

• The chairperson is the boss.

If Daniel thinks it is time to close the meeting, he moves to

• adjourn

• amend

• refer to a committee

• suspend the rules

In addition to maintaining good eye contact, what will most help Jordan keep his audience engaged?

• Desire to get the speech finished so he can sit down

• Passion and sincerity he has for the topic

• Reading the speech from note cards

• Reading the speech manuscript

To conduct official business using well-defined rules and procedures is known as

• consensus

• harrassment

• parliamentary procedure

• threats

What part of the speech is used to grab the attention of the audience?

• bibliography

• body

• conclusion

• introduction