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Horticulture 1 Obj. 1.02

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The president calls for a voice vote on a main motion and announces that the motion passes. If a member wants a counted vote, they should?

a)

amend the motion

b)

call for a division.

c)

adjourn the meeting

d)

Second the motion

2.

Seth is presenting a speech on the values of composting. During what phase of the speech will he try to get the attention of the audience so that they will listen with interest?

a)

Bibliography

b)

Body

c)

Conclusion

d)

Introduction

3.

The major advantage of using parliamentary procedure in a business meeting is that:

a)

a small minority can control the meeting and ensure they get their way

b)

business is conducted in an organized, formal, and efficient manner

c)

students learn how the courts work and how to beat parole restrictions

d)

teachers have more control over meetings and the FFA becomes their organization.

4.

Scott prepares and presents a speech to the local homeowners association about his recent trip to the Biltmore gardens. He shares the kinds of flowers, shrubs, and trees that he saw at Biltmore. What are the main purposes for Scott's speech?

a)

Inform and entertain

b)

Inform and sell

c)

Persuade and entertain

d)

Persuade and sell

5.

In addition to maintaining good eye contact, what will most help Silas keep his audience engaged?

a)

Desire to get the speech finished so he can sit down

b)

Passion and sincerity he has for the topic

c)

Reading the speech from note cards

d)

Reading the speech manuscript

6.

Caroline moved to sell candy to raise money for scholarships. Adam wants to sell flowers. To change the motion, Adam moves to:

a)

adjourn

b)

amend

c)

appeal

d)

argue

7.

o conduct official business using well-defined rules and procedures so that all members can participate, the organization uses:

a)

consensus

b)

harrassment

c)

parliamentary procedure

d)

threats

8.

If Jordan thinks it is time to close the meeting, she moves to:

a)

adjourn

b)

amend

c)

refer to a committee

d)

suspend the rules

9.

Prior to the FFA meeting, Emma makes a list of things that will be done during the business meeting. Which is she preparing?

a)

Agenda

b)

Committee report

c)

Minutes

d)

Treasurer's report

10.

During a business meeting, Romero moved to enter a float in the homecoming parade. Before action can be taken, the motion must be:

a)

amended

b)

defeated

c)

referred to a committee

d)

seconded

11.

Alex believes that Jessica is discussing a motion that is not debatable. To correct this mistake, Alex should:

a)

call for a division.

b)

move to adjourn

c)

move to amend.

d)

rise to a point of order.

12.

Giving all members the opportunity to make, second, discuss, and vote on motions is an example of which parliamentary procedure principle?

a)

Only one item is considered at a time

b)

Rights of the minority are protected.

c)

The majority rules.

d)

The chairperson is the boss.

13.

Which principle of parliamentary law helps prevent confusion and makes conducting business easier to understand?

a)

The chairperson always gets his/her way.

b)

Only one item is addressed at a time.

c)

Students can tell teachers what to do.

d)

The minority rules on all questions.

14.
What two words must be used to form a main motion?
a)
I make
b)
I move
c)
I feel
d)
I think
15.
In a room of 30 people, what is a simple majority?
a)
15
b)
18
c)
20
d)
16
16.
In order for a motion to be debated, it must first have a __________________.
a)
Introduction
b)
Second
c)
Amendment
d)
Discussion
17.
What is the purpose of a motion to amend?
a)
To change
b)
To vote
c)
To reconsider
d)
To delay
18.
In a room of 30 people, what is a 2/3 majority vote?
a)
15 
b)
20
c)
17
d)
25
19.
In order to address the Chair or the assembly, what must you do first?
a)
Be recognized
b)
Stand up and speak
c)
Speak loudly
d)
Use the secret hand signal
20.
If a member of the assembly disagrees with the the vote count, what motion would they perform?
a)
Division
b)
Correction
c)
Suspend
d)
Amend
21.
If someone in the assembly makes a parliamentary error, you should?
a)
Correct them after the meeting
b)
Object
c)
Rise to a Point of Order
d)
Hand  them a copy of Robert's Rules
22.
If you feel that a motion requires additional information before it can be voted, what motion would you utilize?
a)
Refer to a committee
b)
Request additional time
c)
Call on a specialist
d)
Reconsider
23.
To stop debate, what motion is needed?
a)
Lay on the Table
b)
Adjourn
c)
Previous Question
d)
Motion to recall
24.
Parliamentary procedure protects the rights of the ____________  even though majority rules.
a)
Minority
b)
Confused
c)
Minimalist
d)
Soft spoken
25.
If all business has been conducted, you should move to ____________.
a)
Conclude
b)
Adjourn
c)
Complete
d)
Go home
26.
What is the book of authority on Parliamentary Procedure?
a)
Parli Pro for Dummies
b)
Robert's Rules of Order
c)
Tom's Guide to Procedures
d)
Roger's Book on Authority
27.
An _____________ forms the framework for a meeting.
a)
Memo
b)
Agenda
c)
Task Sheet
d)
Outline
28.
If a motion is not seconded, what happens to the motion?
a)
is voted upon
b)
dies for lack of second
c)
is amended
d)
none of the above
29.
Two taps of the gavel, tells the members...
a)
The meeting is called to order
b)
To stand
c)
To be seated
d)
The meeting is adjourned
30.
Minutes are the official record for a meeting and are kept by the 
a)
president
b)
chairman
c)
reporter
d)
secretary