Parliamentary Procedure/Business Meeting Quiz

What does the term "Agenda" refer to in a business meeting?

• The order of the business meeting.

• The location of the business meeting.

• The attendees of the business meeting.

• The duration of the business meeting.

What do members say or do when they agree with a motion during a vote?

• Nay

• Aye

• Yes

• I agree

What do members say when they disagree with a motion during a vote?

• Yes

• Nay

• Agree

• Vote

Who is typically in charge of conducting a business meeting?

• The secretary

• The treasurer

• The presiding officer

• The manager

What does it mean to "have the floor" during a meeting?

• To be responsible for cleaning the room

• To have the right to speak

• To be the leader of the meeting

• To sit on the floor

How does a member obtain the floor in a meeting?

• By shouting loudly

• By raising their hand

• By standing up

• By clapping

What is a motion in a group setting?

• A type of dance

• A suggestion for the group to consider

• A written report

• A group meeting

How is a motion typically stated?

• "I suggest that ..."

• "I propose that ..."

• "I move that ..."

• "I think that ..."

What does it mean to "second" a motion in a meeting?

• To disagree with the motion

• To suggest a new motion

• To agree that the group should consider the motion

• To end the discussion

What might a member say to second a motion?

• "I disagree with that motion"

• "I second that motion"

• "Let's vote on that motion"

• "I propose a new motion"