CCM 2022 Test

Which two motions below belong to the class of motions that aids the assembly in handling or disposing of Main Motions?

• A. Raise a Question of Privilege and Point of Order.

• B. Recess and Division of the Assembly.

• C. Previous Question and Commit or Refer.

• D. None of the above are correct.

Which one of the following motions requires a second and is amendable?

• A. Point of Order.

• B. Recess.

• C. Raise a Question of Privilege.

• D. Division of the Assembly.

One purpose of the Previous Question is to _________ debate.

• A. extend

• B. close

• C. shorten

• D. modify

Which one the following is not a form of amending as recognized by the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised?

• A. Add words.

• B. Strike out words.

• C. Strike out and insert words.

• D. Divide words.

Which standard descriptive characteristic below is true for the subsidiary motion, Postpone Indefinitely?

• A. It may be amended.

• B. It can be applied to an amendment.

• C. It requires a majority vote to be adopted.

• D. It is not debatable.

What do Commit or Refer, Amend, and Postpone to a Certain Time (or Definitely) have in common?

• A. They all require a two-thirds vote in order to be adopted.

• B. A member may be interrupted to make them.

• C. They are all subsidiary motions.

• D. They may not be amended.

Which statement below best describes the purpose of Main Motions?

• A. They introduce new business at a regular FFA chapter meeting.

• B. They are related to the pending business and must be decided immediately.

• C. They aid the members at an FFA meeting in handling and disposing of other Main Motions.

• D. They deal with special matters of immediate or overriding importance to the business of the chapter meeting members.

Assume there are 20 FFA members attending a regular FFA chapter meeting. What is the minimum affirmative vote required to adopt the Previous Question if 15 members cast a vote?

• A. 8

• B. 10

• C. 11

• D. 15

What is the name of the motion that can be used to obtain a standing vote on an amendment?

• A. Commit or Refer

• B. Parliamentary Inquiry

• C. Secondary Amendment

• D. Division of the Assembly

What is the purpose of a Point of Order?

• A. To request that the rules be followed.

• B. To ask a question about a specific point in parliamentary law.

• C. To refer the pending motion to a special committee.

• D. To inquire about the FFA chapter order of business.