Parliamentary Procedure Quiz

What is the purpose of parliamentary procedure?

• To keep organizations running smoothly and efficiently

• To learn about democracy

• To allow majority rule while giving the minority a voice

• To conduct business or meetings in a code of ethics

What is an agenda in parliamentary procedure?

• The order of business for a specific meeting

• The record of transactions from the previous meeting

• The financial report of the club since the previous meeting

• The business that was not completed at the last meeting

Who is responsible for calling the meeting to order?

• The president

• The secretary

• The treasurer

• The chair

What is the purpose of roll call in parliamentary procedure?

• To determine if there is a quorum present

• To record the financial transactions of the club

• To distribute the minutes of the previous meeting

• To bring up new business for discussion

What are minutes in parliamentary procedure?

• The recorded transactions from the previous meeting

• The financial report of the club since the previous meeting

• The order of business for a specific meeting

• The business that was not completed at the last meeting

Who gives the treasurer's report in parliamentary procedure?

• The treasurer

• The president

• The secretary

• The chair

What is unfinished business in parliamentary procedure?

• Business that was not completed at the last meeting

• New business put before the group for their attention and vote

• The order of business for a specific meeting

• The financial report of the club since the previous meeting

What is new business in parliamentary procedure?

• New business put before the group for their attention and vote

• Business that was not completed at the last meeting

• The recorded transactions from the previous meeting

• The financial report of the club since the previous meeting

What is the purpose of a main motion in parliamentary procedure?

• To introduce business to the group

• To modify the main motion

• To delay action on an item of business

• To formally end the meeting

What does it mean for a main motion to be debatable?

• The motion can be discussed pro and con

• The motion can be changed

• More than half of the votes cast are required

• A second is required to show support for the motion