ANS2FA- 1.02 Quiz

What is the main purpose of the Main Motion in parliamentary procedure?

• To suspend the rules

• To refer a motion to a committee

• To present a new item of business for consideration

• To stop debate

Which motion is used to change a motion by striking out, adding, or substituting words?

• Amendment

• Division of the House

• Refer to a committee

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What is the purpose of the Point of Order in parliamentary procedure?

• To stop debate

• To correct a parliamentary mistake or enforce rules

• To lay aside a pending question temporarily

• To close the meeting

When is the motion to Suspend the Rules used in parliamentary procedure?

• To bring an item back before the assembly that was previously tabled

• To temporarily suspend the rules of an organization

• To refer a motion to a committee

• To stop debate

What is the purpose of the Adjourn motion in parliamentary procedure?

• To present a new item of business for consideration

• To cancel or countermand a motion previously adopted

• To close the meeting

• To lay aside a pending question temporarily

Which motion is used to lay aside a pending question temporarily in order to handle something more urgent?

• Division of the House

• Amendment

• Reconsider

• Lay on the Table

What is the purpose of the Appeal motion in parliamentary procedure?

• To bring for further consideration a motion that has already been voted on

• To ensure that the majority of the group agrees with a ruling of the chair

• To cancel or countermand a motion previously adopted

• To change a motion by striking out, adding, or substituting words

When is the motion to Reconsider used in parliamentary procedure?

• To temporarily suspend the rules of an organization

• To stop debate

• To refer a motion to a committee

• To bring for further consideration a motion that has already been voted on

What is the purpose of the Division of the House (Assembly) motion in parliamentary procedure?

• To cancel or countermand a motion previously adopted

• To stop debate

• To lay aside a pending question temporarily

• To get a re-vote on a 'voice' vote or 'hand' vote

Which motion is used to ensure that the majority of the group agrees with a ruling of the chair?

• Amendment

• Division of the House

• Suspend the Rules

• Appeal