Parliamentary Procedure Quiz

What is the role of the Chair in parliamentary procedure?

• Keep the minutes of the meeting

• Enforce the rules of order

• Make or break a tie vote

• Addressed as 'Mister Chairman' or 'Madam Chairman'

What is the role of the Secretary in parliamentary procedure?

• Enforce the rules of order

• Recognize members and grant the floor

• Keep an official record of group proceedings

• Make or break a tie vote

What is the purpose of debate in parliamentary procedure?

• To gain the floor and speak

• To recognize members and grant the floor

• To keep an official record of group proceedings

• To make or break a tie vote

What is the voting method used in parliamentary procedure where members say 'aye' or 'nay'?

• Rising

• Ballot

• Voice

• Roll call

What does one tap of the gavel signify in parliamentary procedure?

• Call to order

• Rise (stand up)

• Restore order

• Adjourn (meeting is over)

Which motion is the lowest ranked and proposes a specific action for the group to take?

• Main motion

• Amend

• Commit or Refer

• Lay on the Table

Which motion allows a few members to investigate a matter before the group approves it?

• Main motion

• Amend

• Commit or Refer

• Lay on the Table

Which motion temporarily sets aside a pending motion for something that requires immediate action?

• Main motion

• Amend

• Commit or Refer

• Lay on the Table

Which motion controls debate by specifying the number of speakers or length of time for discussion?

• Main motion

• Amend

• Commit or Refer

• Limit or Extend

Which motion immediately ends the current meeting?

• Main motion

• Amend

• Commit or Refer

• Adjourn