2011 state par pro

Which statement below is true regarding a Point of Order?

• A. If a motion is not seconded, and is debated and then adopted, a point of order is too late

• B. A point of order should be called on minor irregularities

• C. A member must rise and get recognition by the chair before raising a point of order

• D. Point of Order accomplishes the same purpose as a parliamentary inquiry

In a session of one day, the motion to Reconsider

• A. is not subject to time limits

• B. cannot be made until two-thirds of the assembly adopts it

• C. can be made at any future regular meeting within the current year

• D. must be made on the same day the vote to be reconsidered was taken

Which of the following is a debatable incidental motion?

• A. Appeal

• B. Suspend the Rules

• C. Limit or Extend limits of Debate

• D. Commit or Refer

Which of the following is true regarding the privileged motion to recess?

• A. It requires that the duration of the recess be included in the motion

• B. It is “privileged” only when it is proposed while another question is pending

• C. It may provide for a recess at a later time

• D. The vote may be reconsidered

In Robert’s Rules of Order, Meetings are covered in which section of the by-laws?

• A. Article II

• B. Article IV

• C. Article V

• D. Article VI

In an assembly that does not meet as often as quarterly, a question

• A. Cannot be postponed beyond the end of the present session

• B. Can be postponed beyond the end of the next session

• C. Cannot be postponed beyond the end of the next session

• D. Cannot be postponed

The primary purpose of using the subsidiary motion to Amend is to

• A. Eliminate the main purpose of the main motion

• B. Lengthen the debate time on the main motion

• C. Alter the original main motion

• D. Call for an immediate vote on the original main motion

The Orders of the Day can be set aside by any member who objects, called only by a member on the prevailing side, usually determined by the presiding officer, or made by any member without obtaining the floor. Which is correct?

• can be set aside by any member who objects

• can be called only by a member on the prevailing side

• is usually determined by the presiding officer

• can be made by any member without obtaining the floor

The number of voting members who must be present in order that business may legally be transacted is called a what?

• Division of the Assembly

• Question

• Quorum

• Committee

All of the following subsidiary motions can be amended except which one?

• Postpone Definitely

• Postpone Indefinitely

• Commit (or Refer)

• Limit or Extend Limits of Debate