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Hort. I Obj. 1.02

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The president calls for a voice vote and announces that the motion passes. If you want a counted vote, you should

a)

amend the motion

b)

call for a division

c)

reconsider the motion

d)

second the motion

2.

What is it called when you change a motion?

a)

Debate

b)

appeal

c)

amend

d)

argue

3.

After visiting the Biltmore house, you decide to write a speech about the trees, shrubs, and flowers that you saw. What is the purpose of your speech?

a)

Inform and entertain

b)

Inform and sell

c)

Persuade and entertain

d)

Persuade and tell

4.

A list of things to be discussed during a meeting?

a)

Committee report

b)

Secretary's report

c)

Treasurer's report

d)

Agenda

5.

To correct a parliamentary mistake, a member should

a)

call for a division

b)

move to adjourn

c)

rise to a point of order

d)

move to amend

6.

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.

7.

If Daniel thinks it is time to close the meeting, he moves to

a)

adjourn

b)

amend

c)

refer to a committee

d)

suspend the rules

8.

In addition to maintaining good eye contact, what will most help Jordan 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

9.

To conduct official business using well-defined rules and procedures is known as

a)

consensus

b)

harrassment

c)

parliamentary procedure

d)

threats

10.

What part of the speech is used to grab the attention of the audience?

a)

bibliography

b)

body

c)

conclusion

d)

introduction

11.

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.

12.

Before action can be taken, a motion must be:

a)

amended

b)

defeated

c)

referred to a committee

d)

seconded

13.

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.