Parliamentary Procedure Quiz

What is the correct terminology used to form a main motion?

• I make that...

• I move that...

• I feel that...

• I think that...

In order for a motion to be debated, it must first have a __________________.

• Introduction
• Second
• Amendment
• Discussion

In order to address the Chair or the assembly, what must you do first?

• Be recognized
• Stand up and speak
• Speak loudly
• Use the secret hand signal

Parliamentary procedure protects the rights of the ____________  even though majority rules.

• Minority
• Confused
• Minimalist
• Soft spoken

The only acceptable way to start a motion is to say 

• "I believe"
• "I make a motion that..."
• "I move..."
• "I think..."

What is a main motion?

• present a new proposal

• consider it at the next meeting or never again

• change a motion

• close the meeting

What are the building blocks of parliamentary procedure?

• motions
• voting
• debating
• seconds

If a motion is not seconded, what happens to the motion?

• is voted upon
• dies for lack of second
• is amended
• none of the above

Which is not a proper way to vote on a motion?

• show of hands
• voice vote
• roll call
• All are proper ways to vote

Groups use the book Robert’s Rules of Order to conduct business using a formal organized approach with well-defined rules called:

• Good Management
• Parliamentary Procedure
• The FFA Way
• Common sense