FCCLA Parli Pro 26-50

In debate, a member’s speech must relate to the motion under discussion; therefore, the

remarks must be

• Germane

• Dilatory

• Confident

In order to avoid personal attacks in debate, rules of debate require

• All members to be on time for the meeting

• All speaking is directed to the chair

• All speeches must be timed

What vote is required to change the limits of debate?

• Majority vote

• Two-thirds vote

• Majority vote with previous notice

The following is true of the motion to limit or extend limits of debate:

• It is debatable and can be amended

• It is not debatable and cannot be amended

• It is not debatable and can be amended

The motion to close debate immediately is the motion for:

• Reconsider

• Previous question

• Rescind

31. If a member calls out Question! or Vote! without seeking recognition from the chair:

• The chair should handle this the same as the motion for the previous question

• The chair should proceed to take the vote immediately

• Should explain that this is out of order if another member is speaking or seeking recognition

When you want to modify or change the meaning of a main motion, it is called:

• A referral to a committee

• A postponement

• An amendment

What happens next when an amendment is adopted?

• The main motion as amended may be debated and amended further

• The next item of business is taken up

• The main motion as amended is voted on immediately

What are the three methods of simple word amendments?

• Add, strike out, and divide

• Insert or add, strike out, strike out and insert

• Insert or add, substitute, and strike out and insert

What is a substitute amendment?

• It strikes out words in a paragraph

• It strikes out and inserts a paragraph

• It adds or inserts a paragraph or paragraphs