2003 state par pro

Before members in a large assembly can debate or propose motions, they must:

• A. Rise and address the chairman

• B. Address the chairman

• C. Raise a hand

• D. Rise

The seconder of a motion:

• A. Should always raise a hand

• B. Should always stand and give his/her name

• C. Must be recognized by the chair

• D. Does not need to obtain the floor

The motion to Limit or Extend Limits of Debate may be used to:

• A. Permit more or longer speeches

• B. Limit the length of speeches

• C. Allow more speeches per member

• D. All of the above

The main motion is a motion that:

• A. Take precedence over everything

• B. Can be applied to no other motion

• C. Can be moved at any time

• D. Always required a majority vote

Rejection of the subsidiary motion to Amend leaves the pending motion:

• A. Rejected also

• B. Worded as it was before the amended was made

• C. Closed for additional debate

• D. Postponed to the next regular meeting

An amendment to a primary amendment is called a:

• A. Secondary motion

• B. Secondary amendment

• C. Third degree amendment

• D. First degree amendment

If an incomplete motion is made such as "to refer the main motion to a committee," what can be done about it?

• Members can offer formal amendments to complete the details.

• The Chair can call for formal amendments to complete the details.

• The chair can put the motion to Commit (or Refer) to a vote at once.

• All of the above.

If the chairman appoints a committee, who determines its chairman?

• The assembly votes.

• The committee members.

• The chairman who appointed the committee.

• The vice-president who is the administrator for committees.

When a main motion is postponed while a motion to Amend is pending, the amendment is:

• Automatically adopted.

• Lost.

• Postponed with the main motion.

• Tabled also.

When a question is taken up on a different day from the one on which it was proposed, each member:

• Cannot debate if they have already spoken twice.

• Can again debate twice.

• Can again debate one more time.

• Cannot debate unless the maker on the motion grants permission.