2022 Parli Pro Test

A main motion requires a majority vote, except when: 

• adopting a motion that would go against the organization’s bylaws. 

• the chairman is not in favor of the motion. 

• adding additional authorities/power to a committee. 

• scheduling the next appointed meeting of the assembly or committee. 

If a main motion is considered and adopted without receiving a second,  

• a member should rise to a point of order and have the motion rejected.

• the chairman is considered out of order and should be asked to relinquish the chair.

• the motion is still valid and is still adopted. 

• the secretary should not include the motion in the minutes. 

Which of the following motions is usually voted on by unanimous consent? 

• The motion to adopt a new bylaw.

• The motion to correct the secretary’s minutes. 

• The motion to make a large purchase for the organization. 

• The motion to suspend the rules. 

You have a member rise, make a motion, and then request to withdraw his motion. Should this be included in the minutes if debate has not occurred? 

• Yes, all actions must be recorded in the minutes. 

• No, withdrawn motions are never included in the minutes. 

• No, this instance does not fit the specific situations where a withdrawn motion is recorded. 

• Yes, this unique situation requires the withdrawn motion to be included in the minutes. 

Which of the following motions has the lowest precedence? 

• Amend

• Main

• Adjourn

• Refer

The normal limits of debate on a main motion are: 

• A member may debate once for up to five minutes each time.

• A member may debate two times for up to five minutes each time. 

• A member may debate once for up to ten minutes each time. 

• A member may debate two times for up to ten minutes each time. 

What is true about a standing committee? 

• A standing committee reports to the officers at an executive meeting.

• A standing committee submits a report prior to the meeting to the secretary. 

• A standing committee reports to the President prior to a regular meeting.

• A standing committee reports to the assembly. 

If a chairman is unsure on how to rule on a Point of Order, what should they do?

• Ignore it and make a ruling after the meeting and include it in the minutes.

• Submit it to a vote of the assembly.

• Notify the assembly that a ruling would be made after they debate the point of order.

• Consult with all the officers immediately and then make a ruling. 

When a standing committee is discharged from considering a matter, it: 

• Continues its existence.

• Is discharged.

• Becomes a special committee.

• Chooses a new chairman to facilitate the business. 

The proceedings of a committee of the whole are: 

• Distributed to members for approval at the next regular meeting.

• Distributed to members.

• Not entered into the minutes of the assembly.

• Entered into the minutes of the assembly.