Presiding Officer and Motion Presentation Quiz

What is the final step in presenting a motion?

• Recognition by the president

• Presenting the motion

• Statement of the question

• Rising and addressing the president

Which of the following is not a characteristic of an ideal presiding officer?

• Willingness to work

• Calmness and self-confidence

• Poor communication skills

• Skill in leading people

What is a shared characteristic between an ideal presiding officer and a chapter conducting team member?

• Lack of team spirit

• Ability to learn parliamentary procedure

• Poor judgment

• Inability to lead

What action should take place after the announcement of the results of the vote?

• A moment of silence

• A tap of the gavel

• A round of applause

• A verbal confirmation

What happens to a motion if the vote results in a tie?

• The motion is passed

• The motion is tabled

• The motion is lost

• The motion is reconsidered

Does a main motion require a second and a majority vote?

• Yes, it requires both

• No, it requires neither

• It only requires a second

• It only requires a majority vote

Is the motion to refer to a committee debatable and amendable?

• No, it is neither debatable nor amendable

• Yes, it is debatable but not amendable

• Yes, it is debatable and amendable

• No, it is only amendable

In what ways may a motion be amended?

• By adding new motions

• By striking out words, inserting or adding words, or by striking out and inserting words

• By changing the entire motion

• By voting on the motion

What vote is required to pass an appeal?

• A majority vote or tie vote.

• A unanimous vote.

• A two-thirds vote.

• No vote is required.

May a rule be suspended by unanimous (general) consent?

• Yes, with a majority vote

• No, it cannot be suspended

• Yes, by unanimous (general) consent

• Only with a two-thirds vote