ANS1 1.03 Quiz- Parliamentary Procedure

1. What is the purpose of using parliamentary procedure?

• a. To extend courtesy to everyone.
• b. To focus on one item at a time.
• c. To protect the rights of the minority.
• d. All of the above.

2. Which term describes those assembled as voting delegates in a business meeting?

• a. Assembly
• b. Body
• c. Floor
• d. House

3. What is the order of business followed by FFA Chapters?

• a. Approval of minutes
• b. Treasurer's report
• c. Report from standing committees
• d. All of the above

4. What is the official term for the person presiding in a meeting?

• a. Chairperson
• b. Chairman
• c. President
• d. Chair

5. A two-thirds vote is required for motions that:

• a. Take away privileges
• b. Make nominations
• c. Do things normally against the rules
• d. All of the above

6. How is a majority vote defined?

• a. When more than half of those voting vote on the same side
• b. When all members vote unanimously
• c. When more than two-thirds of members approve
• d. When all members agree

7. Which method of voting uses written votes?

• a. Voice
• b. Rising
• c. Roll call
• d. Ballot

8. What does the gavel represent in a meeting?

• a. Symbol of authority for the presiding officer
• b. Symbol of respect
• c. Symbol of democracy
• d. Symbol of unity

9. How many taps of the gavel signal all members to stand in unison?

• a. One
• b. Two
• c. Three
• d. Four

10. What does the chair do once a member makes a motion?

• a. Puts the motion before the assembly
• b. Votes on the motion
• c. Rejects the motion
• d. Assigns the floor