Bylaws Embellishment 02/2026

What is the most common parliamentary authority used in the United States and by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.?

• Mason's Manual

• Robert's Rules of Order

• Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure

• Demeter's Manual of Parliamentary Law and Procedure

What is the primary purpose of parliamentary procedure in an assembly or organization?

• To enforce strict rules and penalties

• To allow orderly deliberation and decision-making

• To limit the participation of members

• To prioritize the opinions of senior members

Which two officers are essential for a meeting to occur?

• Presiding Officer

• 3rd Anti Basileus

• A Member

• Grammateus

What are members of the sorority expected to know?

• Rules, ethics, and customs of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

• Financial obligations only

• Personal interests of other members

• Local community events

Which governing document takes precedence over other governing documents?

• Federal, State, & Local Laws

• Zeta Phi Beta Governing Documents

• They all are equal

• Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised

Where can you find AHZ's Bylaws & SOPs, as well as other ZΦB Governing Documents?

Answer explanation

Per AHZ's Bylaws, the officer qualification for Basileus requires that a successful candidate be certified in which of the following?

• Membership Intake Process

• Undergraduate Advisor

• Amicae Sponsor

• Youth Advisor

• Zeta Organizational Leadership (ZOL)

Accordding to AHZ's Bylaws, how many embellishments must new members and reclaiming Sorors complete in her first year of membership?

• 5

• 7

• 6

• 2

According to AHZ's Bylaws, which committee is NOT considered a standing committee?

• Audit

• Membership

• Social Action

• Budget and Finance

True or False: According to AHZ's Bylaws, Financial Sorors who retire will receive a plaque of recognition from the chapter.

• True

• False