What does the chair say when there are no (or no more) corrections to the minutes? (p. 14)

If there are no (further) corrections, the minutes are approved.

All in favor of approving the minutes, say aye. Those opposed, say no.

If there is no objection, the minutes are approved.

When a report is given in the meeting:

Any recommendations are considered at the end of the report.

Any recommendations are considered under new business.

Any recommendations are postponed until the next meeting.

Unfinished business on the agenda is:

Items on the agenda at the last meeting that were not reached before adjourning.

Items of business that have been discussed in the past.

How can a group use an agenda that is different from the standard order of business?

The agenda must be adopted by the group at the start of the meeting.

The president declares the alternative agenda to be in use.

The group must use the standard agenda.

What does the chair say when the meeting is done?

Is there any further business? Since there is no further business, the meeting is adjourned.

Since there is no further business, this meeting is over.

Good night and thank you for coming.

In order to speak in a meeting, you should:

After the previous speaker finishes, stand and say, “Mr. or Madam President.”

Raise your hand and keep it up until the chair calls on you.

After the previous speaker finishes, call out “Mr. or Madam President.”

A second means: (p. 21)

The seconder wants the motion to be considered.

The seconder agrees with the motion.

The seconder does not want the motion to be defeated.

What is the next step after a motion is moved and seconded? (p. 21)

The members vote on the motion.

What are the two duties of the chair related to stating a motion? (p. 22)

Determining that the motion is in order and that it is clearly phrased.

Deciding who can speak on the motion and who can vote.

Making sure there is a second and that the motion is on the floor.

What does debate mean? (p. 23)

Discussion on the merits of the motion.

What does the chair say when it appears no one else seeks recognition to speak? (p. 24)

“Are you ready for the question?” or “Is there any further debate?”

“It’s time to vote now” or “I’m going to take the vote now.”

“The decision is that we will …”

If there is no further debate, what does the chair say? (p. 24)

“The question is on the adoption of the motion that …”

“We’re going to vote on the motion.”

“It’s time to vote on the question.”

Which of the following is the correct form to announce the result of a vote? (p. 25)

The ayes have it and the motion is adopted.

The next item of business is …

Who has preference in recognition? (p. 29)

The person who made the motion.

The first person to raise his or her hand.

The vice-president or the next officer in line.

In order to avoid personal attacks in debate, rules of debate require: (p. 31)

All speaking is directed to the chair.

All members to be on time for the meeting.

What vote is required to change the limits of debate? (p. 34)

Majority vote with previous notice.

The following is true of the motion to limit or extend limits of debate: (p. 35)

It is not debatable and can be amended.

It is debatable and can be amended.

It is not debatable and cannot be amended.

If a member calls out “Question!” or “Vote!” without seeking recognition from the chair: (p. 36)

Should explain that this is out of order if another member is speaking or seeking recognition.

The chair should handle this the same as the motion for the previous question.

The chair should proceed to take the vote immediately.

What happens next when an amendment is adopted? (p. 39)

The main motion as amended may be debated and amended further.

The next item of business is taken up.

The main motion as amended is voted on immediately.

What are the three methods of simple word amendments? (pp. 40-46)

Insert or add, strike out, and strike out and insert.

Insert or add, substitute, and strike out and insert.

What is a substitute amendment? (p. 47)

It strikes out and inserts a paragraph.

It strikes out words in a paragraph.

It adds or inserts a paragraph or paragraphs.

What is a secondary amendment? (p. 49)

An amendment in the third degree.

An amendment must be: (p. 50)

Germane to the motion it amends.

Offered when no business is pending.

Offered at the same time as the main motion.

The basic rule is after the group has voted that certain words shall or shall not be part of a motion: (pp. 50-51)

Another amendment that raises the same question of content and effect cannot be offered.

An amendment to add more words can be offered.

An amendment to strike out and insert words is the only amendment that can be offered.

If you want to put off taking a vote on a motion, you can: (p. 53)

Make a motion to postpone to a certain time.

Make a brand-new motion on another topic.

Choose a committee to decide on the motion.

If you have a motion to postpone to a certain time pending: (p. 53)

You can only debate whether or not to postpone.

You can continue debate whether or not the main motion is good.

How long can a motion be postponed? (p. 54)

Until the next regular meeting held by the third month following the present month.

Until the next regular meeting or the one following as long as it is within six months.

Only until the end of the current meeting.

Which motion requires a majority vote? (p. 54)

Limit or Extend Limits of Debate.

Which of the following statements is true about the motion to commit or refer? (p. 55)

The motion to commit is debatable and amendable.

The motion to commit is not debatable, but it is amendable.

When the motion to commit is being considered, you may also debate the main motion.

How are standing committee members chosen? (pp. 55-56)

The method is usually established in the bylaws of the organization.

The president always has the authority to choose committee members.

The board of directors always has the authority to choose committee members.

How are special committee members chosen? (p. 56)

The method is included in the motion to commit if the bylaws are silent on the method.

They are always appointed by the presiding officer.

They are always elected by the members in a meeting.

Who may make the motion to reconsider? (p. 58)

A member who voted on the winning side.

A member who voted on the winning side or who didn’t vote at all.

When can the motion to reconsider be made? (p. 59)

On the same day, only if the original motion is made in a regular meeting.

On the same day or on the next day in regular meetings and in conventions.

On the same day or at the next meeting if it is a regular meeting.

What is the correct language to make the motion to reconsider? (p. 60)

“I move to reconsider the vote on the motion to hold a seminar in May. I voted for the motion.”

“We should reconsider the motion to hold a seminar in May.”

“I move to reconsider the motion to hold a seminar in May.”

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