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Parliamentary Procedure Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the correct terminology used to form a main motion?

a)

I make that...

b)

I move that...

c)

I feel that...

d)

I think that...

2.
In order for a motion to be debated, it must first have a __________________.
a)
Introduction
b)
Second
c)
Amendment
d)
Discussion
3.
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
4.
Parliamentary procedure protects the rights of the ____________  even though majority rules.
a)
Minority
b)
Confused
c)
Minimalist
d)
Soft spoken
5.
The only acceptable way to start a motion is to say 
a)
"I believe"
b)
"I make a motion that..."
c)
"I move..."
d)
"I think..."
6.

What is a main motion?

a)

present a new proposal

b)

consider it at the next meeting or never again

c)

change a motion

d)

close the meeting

7.
What are the building blocks of parliamentary procedure?
a)
motions
b)
voting
c)
debating
d)
seconds
8.
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
9.
Which is not a proper way to vote on a motion?
a)
show of hands
b)
voice vote
c)
roll call
d)
All are proper ways to vote
10.
Groups use the book Robert’s Rules of Order to conduct business using a formal organized approach with well-defined rules called:
a)
Good Management
b)
Parliamentary Procedure
c)
The FFA Way
d)
Common sense
11.
What is not a purpose of parliamentary procedure?
a)
Focus on one item at a time
b)
Ensure the rule of the chair 
c)
Extend courtesy to everyone
d)
Protect the rights of the minority
12.
When a motion is open to discussion it is said to be...
a)
"off the floor"
b)
"off the table"
c)
"on the floor"
d)
"laid on the table"
13.

Personal appearance is not an important factor in developing a successful parliamentary team

a)

True

b)

False

14.

How many taps of the gavel is used to announce the results of a vote?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

many taps

15.

How many taps of the gavel is used to restore order?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

many taps

16.

What happens if a vote results in tie?

a)

it fails

b)

It passes

c)

It fails, unless the president wants the motion to pass.

17.

Debate that is about the immediately pending motion is

a)

Germane

b)

Wrong

c)

Dilatory

d)

Undebatable

18.

Motions that obstruct or otherwise interfere with the purposes of the assembly are referred to as

a)

Germane

b)

Wrong

c)

Dilatory

d)

Undebatable

19.

What is the basic rule of voting?

a)

One member, one vote

b)

A member can vote as many times as they want.

c)

Only members that agree with a motion can vote

20.

A main motion requires

a)

no vote

b)

2/3 vote

c)

a majority vote

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