Parliamentary Procedure Concepts

This video tutorial covers various aspects of parliamentary procedure, focusing on leadership development events. It explains how to bring new business before an assembly, amend motions, reconsider motions, object to questions, take motions from the table, and divide questions. The tutorial provides examples and guidelines to help participants understand and execute these abilities effectively.

What is the primary purpose of a main motion in parliamentary procedure?

• To postpone a decision

• To end a debate

• To bring new business before the assembly

• To modify an existing motion

Which of the following is NOT a way to amend a motion?

• Add words at the end of a motion

• Insert words into a motion

• Strike out and insert words

• Change the intent of the motion

In the example provided, what words were added to the motion to amend it?

• At the beginning of the month

• During the summer

• On September 1st

• Before the end of the year

What must a member do to properly move a motion to reconsider?

• Wait until the next meeting

• Gather signatures from other members

• Submit a written request

• Gain recognition from the chair

What happens if the motion to reconsider is lost?

• The original motion is amended

• The original motion is automatically adopted

• The original motion is not reconsidered

• The original motion is postponed

When must an objection to the consideration of a question be made?

• After the main motion is adopted

• As soon as the main motion is moved

• Before the meeting starts

• During the debate

What is required for an objection to the consideration of a question to be sustained?

• A unanimous vote

• A secret ballot

• Two-thirds in the negative

• A simple majority

What is the purpose of taking from the table in parliamentary procedure?

• To divide a motion into parts

• To end a meeting

• To bring up an item from a previous meeting

• To introduce a new motion

What does dividing a question allow in parliamentary procedure?

• Considering separate parts of a motion individually

• Combining multiple motions into one

• Postponing a decision

• Amending a motion

If a motion to divide a question is lost, what happens next?

• The motion is postponed

• The motion is automatically adopted

• The motion is considered as a whole

• The motion is amended