Reconsider

Describe the Standard Descriptive Characteristics (abbrev. SDCs) for Reconsider that relate to: 1. Voting requirements. 2. Seconding. 3. Debate.

The Standard Descriptive Characteristics (SDCs) for Reconsider are as follows: it requires seconding, it cannot be amended, and it cannot be made when another member has the floor. Which option correctly reflects these characteristics?

• Requires seconding, cannot be amended, and cannot be made when another member has the floor

• Does not require seconding, can be amended, and can be made when another member has the floor

• Requires seconding, can be amended, and can be made when another member has the floor

• Does not require seconding, cannot be amended, and cannot be made when another member has the floor

1. What class of motions does the motion to Reconsider belong to? 2. What is the purpose of the motion to Reconsider? 3. What members can make the motion to Reconsider?

Which of the following best describes the requirement for making a motion to Reconsider?

• It must be made by a member who voted on the prevailing side, and if a meeting lasts one day, it may be made on the subsequent day.

• It must be made by a member who voted on the prevailing side, and if a meeting lasts one day, it must be made during that same meeting.

• It must be made by any member irrespective of vote, and if a meeting lasts one day, it may be made at any time.

• It must be made by a member who voted on the losing side, and if a meeting lasts one day, it must be made immediately after the vote.

1. What member may second the motion to Reconsider? 2. When is the motion to Reconsider debatable? 3. The Previous Question requires a two-thirds vote. What vote is required to reconsider it?

Assume that a local society with 30 members is conducting a regular meeting and sixteen members are in attendance. The motion to Reconsider is made, seconded and stated by the chair, and five members abstain from voting. In such a case, a majority vote is required, 11 members cast a vote, and a minimum of 6 affirmative votes are needed to adopt the motion to Reconsider.

• Majority vote; 11 votes cast; 6 affirmative votes required

• Two-thirds vote; 11 votes cast; 7 affirmative votes required

• Majority vote; 16 votes cast; 9 affirmative votes required

• Two-thirds vote; 16 votes cast; 10 affirmative votes required

If a motion is adopted after lengthy debate and a member had exhausted their debate on the Main Motion, how many times may they debate on the motion to Reconsider?

• Twice.

• None.

• 4 times.

If the motion to Reconsider is adopted, how many times can that same member debate on the Main Motion?

• Twice.

• None.

• 4 times.

If a member had not debated on the Main Motion prior to its adoption and subsequent reconsideration, how many total times could they debate if the motion to Reconsider was adopted including both debate on the Reconsider and the Main Motion?

• Twice.

• None.

• 4 times.

If a motion is adopted after lengthy debate and a member had exhausted their debate on the Main Motion, how many times may they debate on the motion to Reconsider?

• Twice.

• None.

• 4 times.