Basic Parliamentary Procedure

What is Parliamentary Procedurey based off of?

• FFA Official Handbook

• Robert’s Rules of Order

• Rules of Governing

• Bobs Basic Rules for Meetings

When presenting a motion you should rise and address who?

• The Vice President

• Madam Secretary

• The advisor

• Mister/Madam President

When you make the motion you should say “ I MOVE that” and give what?

• A brief explanation for why you are making the motion.

• The president attention so he/she may speak.

• A salute to the advisor.

• Three reasons why or why not its a good idea.

What is the purpose of a main motion?

• To vote for something.

• To gain attention of the crowd.

• To decide on what needs to happen next.

• To present an item of business for consideration and action by the chapter.

True or false, lay on the table requires a second?

• True

• False

True or false, previous question does not require a two-thirds vote?

• True

• False

All are reasons to refer to a committee except?

• Secure more detailed information

• Secure a recommendation from a smaller group

• Allow a more informal discussion of an item of business

• Let everyone know what is going on

What are the two types of amendments?

• Amend 1 and Amend 2

• First Rank and Second Rank

• First and Second

All are true of point of order except?

• A second is required

• Undebatable and Unamendable

• Recognition not necessary

• May interrupt a speaker

To adjourn means what?

• Close the business portion of the meeting.

• To start the meeting.

• To end the opening ceremonies

• To end the closing ceremonies.