FFA Parliamentary Procedure Quiz

What does "germane" mean in the context of FFA Parliamentary Procedure?

• Related to the original topic

• A type of voting method

• A motion to adjourn

• A call to order

What is a quorum?

• The number of votes needed to pass a motion

• The amount of members present required to conduct a meeting

• The number of motions allowed in a meeting

• The time limit for a meeting

What does 1 tap of the gavel signify?

• Call to order

• Be seated, announce vote

• All rise

• Restore order

What is a main motion used for?

• To introduce new business to a meeting

• To call for a vote

• To adjourn the meeting

• To take a recess

Who cannot speak against a main motion?

• The person who seconds the motion

• The person who makes the motion

• The chairperson

• Any member of the committee

What are privileged motions?

• Motions that fulfill individual needs or the interest of the group individually

• Motions that require a two-thirds vote

• Motions that alter, change, or dispose of main motions

• Motions that are not set on the agenda

How do you state a main motion?

• Madam President, I move to adjourn

• Madam President, I move that ________

• Madam President, I rise to a question of privilege

• Madam President, I call for the orders of the day

What are subsidiary motions?

• Motions that fulfill individual needs

• Motions that alter, change, or dispose of main motions

• Motions that require a two-thirds vote

• Motions that are not set on the agenda

How do you state a call for the orders of the day?

• Madam President, I move to adjourn

• Madam President, I call for the orders of the day

• Madam President, I rise to a question of privilege

• Madam President, I move to lay this motion on the table

What are the two types of committees?

• Standing and Ad Hoc

• Permanent and Temporary

• Executive and Legislative

• Formal and Informal