Understanding Parliamentary Procedure Concepts

This video tutorial provides an overview of parliamentary procedure, explaining its importance in maintaining order during meetings. It covers the roles of the chair, clerk, and assembly members, and details the process for handling unfinished and new business. The video also explains how to open, debate, and vote on bills, as well as how to propose amendments and conduct votes. Key points include the use of motions, the importance of structured debate, and the procedures for making amendments.

What is the primary purpose of parliamentary procedure?

• To provide structure and order to meetings

• To ensure meetings are chaotic

• To allow only one person to speak

• To entertain the assembly

Who is responsible for controlling and directing meetings in parliamentary procedure?

• The clerk

• The chair

• The assembly

• The speaker

What is the role of the clerk in parliamentary procedure?

• To make decisions

• To assist the chair and maintain bills

• To lead debates

• To vote on motions

What is a 'point of order' used for?

• To start a new debate

• To interrupt a speaker not following procedure

• To end a meeting

• To propose a new bill

What is required to open a bill for discussion?

• A written proposal

• A debate

• A second and a majority vote

• A unanimous vote

How does opening a bill differ from most motions?

• It requires a debate

• It is not debatable and requires only a second and a vote

• It needs a written proposal

• It requires a unanimous vote

What is the purpose of an amendment in parliamentary procedure?

• To start a new meeting

• To change the text of a motion

• To vote on a motion

• To close a bill

What distinguishes a friendly amendment from a regular amendment?

• It requires a debate

• It only requires a second to pass

• It needs a majority vote

• It is not allowed in meetings

What happens if the 'previous question' motion is passed?

• The assembly moves to an immediate vote on the current motion

• The meeting is adjourned

• A new bill is introduced

• The debate continues

What is the correct phrasing to propose an amendment?

• I move to make an amendment

• I suggest an amendment

• I request a modification

• I propose a change