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Novice Par Law

Total questions: 47

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What two words must be used to form a main motion?
a)
I make
b)
I move
c)
I feel
d)
I think
2.
In a room of 30 people, what is a simple majority?
a)
15
b)
18
c)
20
d)
16
3.
In order for a motion to be debated, it must first have a __________________.
a)
Introduction
b)
Second
c)
Amendment
d)
Discussion
4.
What is the purpose of a motion to amend?
a)
To change
b)
To vote
c)
To reconsider
d)
To delay
5.
In a room of 30 people, what is a 2/3 majority vote?
a)
15 
b)
20
c)
17
d)
25
6.
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
7.
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
8.
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
9.
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
10.

To stop debate, and force the voting process what motion is needed?

a)

Lay on the Table

b)

Adjourn

c)

Previous Question

d)

Motion to recall

11.
Parliamentary procedure protects the rights of the ____________  even though majority rules.
a)
Minority
b)
Confused
c)
Minimalist
d)
Soft spoken
12.
If all business has been conducted, you should move to ____________.
a)
Conclude
b)
Adjourn
c)
Complete
d)
Go home
13.
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
14.
An _____________ forms the framework for a meeting.
a)
Memo
b)
Agenda
c)
Task Sheet
d)
Outline
15.
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
16.
Which is not a proper way to vote on a motion?
a)

show of hands

b)

voice vote

c)

standing

d)

All are proper ways to vote

17.
What vote is required in order to pass the previous question?
a)
2/3 majority
b)
majority vote
c)
voice vote
d)
no vote is required
18.
Which motion allows the chapter to delay action on an item of business for a set amount of time?
a)
previous question
b)
refer to committee
c)
postpone indefinitely
postpone indefinitely
d)
postpone definitely
19.

What motion takes a motion off the floor for forever

a)

Lay on the table

b)

Postpone definitely

c)

Postpone Indefinitely

d)

Objection to the consideration of the question

20.
The purpose of a point of order is to deal with a _____ of the rules.
a)
suspension
b)
violation
c)
manipulation
d)
none of the above
21.

Recess

a)

To arrange time of next meeting

b)

to dismiss the meeting

c)

to dismiss the meeting for a specific length of time

d)

To make a personal request during a debate

22.

Rescind

a)

To repeal previous action

b)

to consider a defeated motion again

c)

to consider a tabled motion

d)

to defer action

23.

Reconsider

a)

to modify a motion

b)

to modify an amendment

c)

to further study

d)

to consider a defeated motion again

24.

Limit or extend debate

a)

To modify a motion

b)

to defer action

c)

to suppress action

d)

to modify the number of debates

25.

Appeal the decision of the chair

a)

to consider a defeated motion again

b)

to force an immediate vote

c)

to reverse a decision

d)

to defer action

26.
What is the definition of the "chair?"
a)
Presiding Officer
b)
Everyone agrees
c)
Agenda for the meeting
d)
To change a motion
27.
To discuss a motion is to ____________ a motion.
a)
Second
b)
Sustain
c)
Adjourn
d)
Debate
28.
What is lay on the table
a)
present a new proposal
b)
consider it at the next meeting or never again
c)
change a motion
d)
close the meeting
29.

Rules are designed for the protection of

a)

nonmembers

b)

the minority

c)

the majority

d)

all the members

30.
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
31.
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
32.

Motions that do not relate to the pending business, but are so important that they may interrupt anything else are called

a)

Main Motions

b)

Privileged Motions

c)

Subsidiary Motions

d)

Incidental Motions

33.

The process used to amend a motion by placing words at the end of a sentence is

a)

insertion

b)

striking out

c)

addition

d)

substitution

34.

Motions that assist the assembly in treating or disposing of a main motion are called

a)

main motion

b)

subsidiary motions

c)

incidental motions

d)

privileged motions

35.

The subsidiary motion to Limit Debate can be

a)

postponed to a certain time

b)

applied to a series of undebatable motions

c)

laid on the table

d)

applied to any immediately pending debatable motion

36.

How many taps is used to restore order?

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

A series of sharp taps

37.

How many taps follows the announcement of adjournment?

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

A series of sharp taps

38.

How many taps is a message to members to be seated?

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

A series of sharp taps

39.

How many taps to call the meeting to order?

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

A series of sharp taps

40.

How many taps to signal the completion of a business item?

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

A series of sharp taps

41.

How many taps to signal for all members to stand?

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

A series of sharp taps

42.
An Amendment to an Amendment
a)
May be amended with the consent of the maker of the amendment
b)
Requires a 2/3 vote to be adopted
c)
May not be amended
d)
May never be debated
43.
May a member who is opposed to a motion second it?
a)
Yes
b)
No
c)
Yes, if a reason is offered
d)
Only if allowed by the chair
44.

What are two thing you need to do before you begin speaking?

a)

wait your turn

b)

Stand, be recognized by the chair

c)

Stand, and say your name

d)

Ask the assembly if you may speak, state if you are for or against the motion

45.

What does a good debate have?

a)

Reason

b)

Opinion

c)

Details

d)

All of these are components of a good debate

46.

Can the chair vote?

a)

Yes

b)

No

47.

Put each motion in order of precedence by placing a number by each answer (1 being most urgent, 4 being the least)

a)

Main Motion

b)

Fix Time to Adjourn

c)

Question of Privilege

d)

Amend

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