FCSA Parliamentary Procedure

Which of the following is part of the FCCLA Mission?

• Opening Ceremony

• Closing Ceremony

• Both A and B

• None of the above

Fill in the blank: The presiding officer leads the members in the FCCLA ____.

• Creed

• Pledge

• Mission

• Vision

Fill in the blank: An amendment to a main motion is called a ____.

• Primary

• Secondary

• Tertiary

• Quaternary

What is a secret ballot usually written or recorded by?

• Articles of Incorporation

• Voting machine

• Executive Session

• General Consent

If the bylaws require an election to be by a ballot, can this provision be suspended?

• Yes, by unanimous vote

• No, it cannot be suspended

• Yes, by majority vote

• No, unless stated otherwise

What is the purpose of a gavel in a meeting?

• A tool for calling the meeting to order

• A device for recording meeting minutes

• An instrument for measuring time

• A symbol of authority for the speaker

What is required when a member disagrees with a voice vote and calls for a counted vote?

• Does not require a second

• Requires a second

• Requires a written request

• Requires approval from the chair

What does 'Germane' mean in parliamentary procedure?

• To remain on the subject to be amended

• To introduce a new topic

• To vote on a motion

• To record minutes

What is a 'Motion' in parliamentary terms?

• A decision made by the chair

• An idea brought before the group for consideration

• A record of the meeting

• A type of vote

List the types of motions in parliamentary procedure.

• Privileged, Incidental, Subsidiary, Main

• Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Quaternary

• Ordinary, Extraordinary, Special, General

• Basic, Advanced, Complex, Simple