Rules for Permissible Motions

Can a 'Raise a Question of Privilege' motion interrupt the speaker?

• A) Yes

• B) No

Is a second needed for a 'Previous Question' motion?

• A) Yes

• B) No

What is the vote needed for a 'Postpone Indefinitely' motion?

• No vote

• Majority

• Two-thirds

• Chair rules

The motion to Raise a Question of Privilege: A. does not need a second. B. may be amended. C. is debatable. D. requires a two-thirds vote to be adopted.

• does not need a second.

• may be amended.

• is debatable.

• requires a two-thirds vote to be adopted.

Which motion below could be used to prevent an amendment to a Main Motion?

• Point of Order

• Raise a Question of Privilege

• Postpone Indefinitely

• Previous Question

26. MEMBER: “I move the Previous Question.” ANOTHER MEMBER: “I second it.” What effect does the motion illustrated in the script above have on a pending motion?

• A. A standing vote will be taken.

• B. The immediately pending motion is adopted without a vote.

• C. It stops debate on the pending motion.

• D. None of the above are correct.

What is the name of the motion that sends a Main Motion to a smaller group for further examination before the assembly votes on it?

• Commit or Refer

• Previous Question

• Postpone Definitely

• Division of the Assembly

Which two motions below may both be amended and debated?

• Division of the Assembly and Point of Order

• Postpone Definitely and Amend

• Recess and Raise a Question of Privilege

• Previous Question and Parliamentary Inquiry

Which motion below is a privileged motion that is not debatable?

• Division of the Assembly

• Point of Order

• Postpone to a Certain Time

• Raise a Question of Privilege

A motion that is related to the pending business and must be decided immediately is:

• Commit or Refer

• Postpone Indefinitely

• Parliamentary Inquiry

• Raise a Question of Privilege