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WorksheetsHort. I Obj. 1.02
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
The president calls for a voice vote and announces that the motion passes. If you want a counted vote, you should
amend the motion
call for a division
reconsider the motion
second the motion
What is it called when you change a motion?
Debate
appeal
amend
argue
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?
Inform and entertain
Inform and sell
Persuade and entertain
Persuade and tell
A list of things to be discussed during a meeting?
Committee report
Secretary's report
Treasurer's report
Agenda
To correct a parliamentary mistake, a member should
call for a division
move to adjourn
rise to a point of order
move to amend
Giving all members the opportunity to make, second, discuss, and vote on motions is an example of which parliamentary procedure principle?
Only one item is considered at a time.
Rights of the minority are protected.
The majority rules.
The chairperson is the boss.
If Daniel thinks it is time to close the meeting, he moves to
adjourn
amend
refer to a committee
suspend the rules
In addition to maintaining good eye contact, what will most help Jordan keep his audience engaged?
Desire to get the speech finished so he can sit down
Passion and sincerity he has for the topic
Reading the speech from note cards
Reading the speech manuscript
To conduct official business using well-defined rules and procedures is known as
consensus
harrassment
parliamentary procedure
threats
What part of the speech is used to grab the attention of the audience?
bibliography
body
conclusion
introduction
Which principle of parliamentary law helps prevent confusion and makes conducting business easier to understand?
The chairperson always gets his/her way.
Only one item is addressed at a time.
Students can tell teachers what to do.
The minority rules on all questions.
Before action can be taken, a motion must be:
amended
defeated
referred to a committee
seconded
The major advantage of using parliamentary procedure in a business meeting is that:
a small minority can control the meeting and ensure they get their way.
business is conducted in an organized, formal, and efficient manner.
students learn how the courts work and how to beat parole restrictions.
teachers have more control over meetings and the FFA becomes their organization.
