Parliamentary Procedure Quiz

What are members entitled to expect from their presiding officer?

• Keep members informed on pending business

• Ignore results of voting

• Disregard motions before the group

• Avoid responsibility of maintaining order

What is the chair's responsibility in the discussion of a motion?

• Ensure any member can discuss a motion

• Allow only senior members to discuss

• Limit discussion to five minutes

• Only allow discussion on new motions

What two qualities does a chairman need to enforce the rules of parliamentary procedure properly?

• Courteous and tactful

• Strict and unyielding

• Loud and assertive

• Quiet and passive

Which of the following is a step in an orderly business meeting?

• Call to order

• Ignore attendance

• Skip officer's reports

• Avoid adjournment

What is the purpose of presenting a motion?

• To bring an item of business before the club for consideration.

• To conclude a meeting.

• To introduce a new member.

• To dismiss a motion.

State the rules for addressing the presiding officer of a meeting.

• Mr. President or Madam President.

• Mr. Leader or Madam Leader.

• Mr. Director or Madam Director.

• Mr. Officer or Madam Officer.

What steps must be completed to present a motion?

• Rising and addressing the chair, recognition by the chair, making the motion, seconding the motion, statement of the question by the chair.

• Making the motion, voting, seconding the motion, addressing the chair, recognition by the chair.

• Addressing the chair, making the motion, voting, seconding the motion, statement of the question by the chair.

• Recognition by the chair, making the motion, voting, addressing the chair, seconding the motion.

What is the proper terminology to use when putting the question?

• Those supporting the motion that … say aye. Those opposed say no.

• Those in favor of the motion that … say yes. Those against say no.

• Those supporting the motion that … raise your hand. Those opposed lower your hand.

• Those in favor of the motion that … nod. Those opposed shake your head.

When does a vote go into effect?

• Before the announcement of the results

• Following the announcement of the results

• During the voting process

• After the meeting is adjourned

What happens to a motion receiving a tie vote?

• It is automatically passed

• It is automatically lost unless the president breaks the tie

• It is postponed for further discussion

• It is decided by a random draw