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Robert's Rules of Order

Total questions: 114

Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Used to postpone discussion until the group decides by majority vote to resume discussion.

a)

Lay on the Table

b)

Recind

c)

Recess

d)

Main Motion

2.

Used to bring the body to an immediate vote.

a)

Call for the Previous Question

b)

Rescind

c)

Main Motion

d)

Division of the assembly

3.

May be desired if the group has adopted a rule limiting the amount of time that will be spent on a topic, or if the group desires to impose a time limitation.

a)

Refer to Committee

b)

Amendment

c)

Limit or Extend the Debate

4.

What is the text that governs business meetings?

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

The Law

c)

Robert's Rules of Order

d)

Politics for Dummies

5.

Which of the following defines Order of Business?

a)

Call to Order

b)

Finished Business

c)

Unfinished Business

d)

Meeting Minutes Organization

6.

What is parliamentary procedure?

a)

A method of giving rights to the most important people

b)

A set of rules that only apply to officers

c)

A way to adjourn a meeting

d)

A set of rules for running a successful meeting.

7.

A two-thirds vote is required when motions _____________________.

a)

are ridiculous-sounding

b)

restrict a members' rights

c)

will change the meeting's agenda

d)

are subsidiary

8.

Zach wants to talk about having an event at the skatepark. How should he state his motion?

a)

I want to have a group meeting at the skatepark next week.

b)

I motion to have our next meeting at the skatepark.

c)

I move to have the next meeting at the skatepark next weekend.

d)

We should skate next weekend at the skatepark.

9.

The common method of voting is by...

a)

hand.

b)

roll call.

c)

voice.

d)

standing up.

10.

What three steps are needed to bring a motion to the floor?

a)

a member makes a motion

b)

the member and chair makes a move

c)

the chair states the motion

d)

the motion is seconded

11.
What two words must be used to form a main motion?
a)
I make
b)
I move
c)
I feel
d)
I think
12.
In a room of 30 people, what is a simple majority?
a)
15
b)
18
c)
20
d)
16
13.
In order for a motion to be debated, it must first have a __________________.
a)
Introduction
b)
Second
c)
Amendment
d)
Discussion
14.
What is the purpose of a motion to amend?
a)
To change
b)
To vote
c)
To reconsider
d)
To delay
15.
In a room of 30 people, what is a 2/3 majority vote?
a)
15 
b)
20
c)
17
d)
25
16.
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
17.
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
18.
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
19.
To stop debate, what motion is needed?
a)
Lay on the Table
b)
Adjourn
c)
Previous Question
d)
Motion to recall
20.
Parliamentary procedure protects the rights of the ____________  even though majority rules.
a)
Minority
b)
Confused
c)
Minimalist
d)
Soft spoken
21.
If all business has been conducted, you should move to ____________.
a)
Conclude
b)
Adjourn
c)
Complete
d)
Go home
22.
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
23.
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
24.
Which is not a subsidiary motion?
a)
lay on the table
b)
take from table
c)
amendment
d)
call for previous question
25.
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
26.
To postpone a motion indefinitely, what is needed?
a)
a second
b)
a majority vote
c)
recognition from the chair
d)
all are needed
27.
Which is not an incidental motion?
a)
point of order
b)
previous question
c)
division of assembly
d)
all are incidental motions
28.
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
29.

Previous Question

a)

To consider its parts separately

b)

To further study

c)

To force and immediate vote

d)

To verify a vote

30.

Adjourn

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 debate

31.

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

32.

Rescind

a)

To repeal previous action

b)

to consider a defeated motion again

c)

to consider a tabled motion

d)

to defer action

33.

Reconsider

a)

to modify a motion

b)

to modify an amendment

c)

to further study

d)

to consider a defeated motion again

34.

Rise to a point of order or parliamentary procedure

a)

To correct a parliamentary error or ask a question

b)

to make a personal request during debate

c)

to take action contrary to standing rules

d)

to force consideration of a postponed motion

35.

Amend

a)

to modify an amendment

b)

to modify a motion

c)

to suppress action

d)

to introduce business

36.

Limit or extend debate

a)

To modify a motion

b)

to defer action

c)

to suppress action

d)

to modify freedom of debate

37.

Main motion

a)

To arrange time of next meeting

b)

To dismiss Meeting

c)

To reverse a decision

d)

To introduce a business

38.

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

39.

Leave to modify or withdraw a motion

a)

to consider its parts separately

b)

to take action contrary to standing rules

c)

to repeal previous action

d)

to modify or withdraw a motion

40.
What is the definition of "precedence?"
a)
Needs action taken
b)
Agenda for the meeting
c)
Ranking
d)
Discussion of a motion
41.
What is the definition of "Assembly?"
a)
Presiding officer
b)
The "Winning" Side
c)
A group of eligible voters gathered to transact business
d)
A formal proposal for action by the group
42.
What is the definition of "Sustain?"
a)
To uphold
b)
Closely related to
c)
To end a Meeting
d)
Discussion of a motion
43.
What is the definition of the "chair?"
a)
Presiding Officer
b)
Everyone agrees
c)
Agenda for the meeting
d)
To change a motion
44.
What is the definition of "amend?"
a)
Closely related to
b)
To change a main motion
c)
Discussion of a motion
d)
Everyone agrees
45.
What is the definition of the "floor?"
a)
Presiding officer
b)
Agenda for the meeting
c)
Any place other than the chair from which business arises
d)
Closely related to
46.
To ___________ means to end a meeting.
a)
Amend
b)
Debate
c)
Adjourn
d)
Second
47.
An action which indicates the interest of at least another member of the assembly to bring the item of business before the group is called:
a)
Amendment
b)
Second
c)
Sustain
d)
Debate
48.
To discuss a motion is to ____________ a motion.
a)
Second
b)
Sustain
c)
Adjourn
d)
Debate
49.
One more than half of the voting body is known as the:
a)
Majority
b)
Minority
c)
Prevailing
d)
2/3
50.
What two words must be used to form a main motion?
a)
I make
b)
I move
c)
I feel
d)
I think
51.
In order for a motion to be debated, it must first have a __________________.
a)
Introduction
b)
Second
c)
Amendment
d)
Discussion
52.

The motion to postpone Indefinitely is used by

a)

the chair to place a main motion on the agenda at the next regular meeting

b)

a member to send a main motion to a standing committee

c)

members who wish to change the pending main motion

d)

the assembly to show that it does not wish to take a position on the main motion

53.

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

54.

When the privileged motion to Adjourn is pending, which motion below is in order?

a)

Fix time to which to adjourn

b)

Lay on the table

c)

Call for the orders of the day

d)

Limit Debate

55.

The time at which a bylaw amendment goes into effect is immediately upon

a)

the signature of all the officers

b)

its adoption

c)

adjournment of the meeting

d)

the conclusion of the report

56.

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

57.

Rules are designed for the protection of

a)

nonmembers

b)

the minority

c)

the majority

d)

all the members

58.

Members of a deliberative assembly

a)

must debate all motions

b)

may vote only if their dues are paid

c)

have the right to make motions, participate in debate, and vote

d)

can stop debate on any motion by yelling out "Question"

59.

Business is brought before an assembly by a member making a formal proposal called a (an)

a)

agenda

b)

motion

c)

order

d)

memorandum

60.

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

61.

The subsidiary motion to Postpone Indefinitely

a)

Is in order when another member has the floor

b)

Must be seconded

c)

Requires a two-thirds vote and previous notice to be adopted

d)

is amendable

62.

If you call for a division of the assembly at a meeting, this means that the vote must be taken again by which of the following methods of voting?

a)

Voice

b)

Rising

c)

Raising of Hands

d)

Paper Ballot

63.

A committee that is given full power to act for an organization can be authorized to

a)

Spend money for the society

b)

add more members to its membership

c)

act for the society in a certain case

d)

All of the above

64.

give up possession of

a)

yield

b)

table the topic

c)

rescind

d)

recess

65.

put the current motion or discussion on hold

a)

yield

b)

table the topic

c)

rescind

d)

recess

66.

take back

a)

yield

b)

table the topic

c)

rescind

d)

recess

67.

short break in the meeting; does not bring meeting to a close

a)

yield

b)

table the topic

c)

rescind

d)

recess

68.

refrain from voting or speaking

a)

abstain

b)

ad hoc committee

c)

adjourn

d)

adopt

69.

committee formed for a specific task; also called a special committee

a)

abstain

b)

ad hoc committee

c)

adjourn

d)

adopt

70.

vote on or accept something

a)

abstain

b)

ad hoc committee

c)

adjourn

d)

adopt

71.

overview of new and old business that will be brought before the assembly

a)

agenda

b)

amend

c)

aye

d)

bylaws

72.

make a change to a motion

a)

agenda

b)

amend

c)

aye

d)

bylaws

73.

yes

a)

agenda

b)

amend

c)

aye

d)

bylaws

74.

meeting of members of a legislative body to make decisions

a)

caucus

b)

chair

c)

committee

d)

convene

75.

chairman, presiding officer

a)

caucus

b)

chair

c)

committee

d)

convene

76.

group of members who meet

a)

caucus

b)

chair

c)

committee

d)

convene

77.

formal assembling of a committee

a)

caucus

b)

chair

c)

committee

d)

convene

78.

debate

a)

discuss a motion or topic

b)

references the right to speak

c)

more than 50% of the votes cast by voters

d)

written record of a meeting

79.

has the floor

a)

discuss a motion or topic

b)

references the right to speak

c)

more than 50% of the votes cast by voters

d)

written record of a meeting

80.

majority

a)

discuss a motion or topic

b)

references the right to speak

c)

more than 50% of the votes cast by voters

d)

written record of a meeting

81.

minutes

a)

discuss a motion or topic

b)

references the right to speak

c)

more than 50% of the votes cast by voters

d)

written record of a meeting

82.

motion

a)

formal proposal

b)

no

c)

business to be discussed at that meeting

d)

speak out of turn

83.

nay

a)

formal proposal

b)

no

c)

business to be discussed at that meeting

d)

speak out of turn

84.

order of the day

a)

formal proposal

b)

no

c)

business to be discussed at that meeting

d)

speak out of turn

85.

out of order

a)

formal proposal

b)

no

c)

business to be discussed at that meeting

d)

speak out of turn

86.

Plurality

a)

number of votes cast in which a person or item has the most votes, but does not have a majority

b)

motion made when a committee member needs to ask a question or gather more information

c)

motion made to point out a procedural error

d)

priority

e)

person authorized to vote on someone else’s behalf

87.

Point of information

a)

number of votes cast in which a person or item has the most votes, but does not have a majority

b)

motion made when a committee member needs to ask a question or gather more information

c)

motion made to point out a procedural error

d)

priority

e)

person authorized to vote on someone else’s behalf

88.

Precedence

a)

number of votes cast in which a person or item has the most votes, but does not have a majority

b)

motion made when a committee member needs to ask a question or gather more information

c)

motion made to point out a procedural error

d)

priority

e)

person authorized to vote on someone else’s behalf

89.

Proxy

a)

number of votes cast in which a person or item has the most votes, but does not have a majority

b)

motion made when a committee member needs to ask a question or gather more information

c)

motion made to point out a procedural error

d)

priority

e)

person authorized to vote on someone else’s behalf

90.

debate

a)

discuss a motion or topic

b)

priority

c)

no

d)

formal proposal

91.

precedence

a)

discuss a motion or topic

b)

priority

c)

no

d)

formal proposal

92.

precedence

a)

discuss a motion or topic

b)

priority

c)

no

d)

formal proposal

93.

Choose the options that apply to Raise a Question of Privilege

a)

requires a second

b)

is debatable

c)

is amendable

d)

chair grants

e)

can be reconsidered

94.

Choose the options that apply to Recess

a)

requires a second

b)

is debatable

c)

is amendable

d)

needs a 2/3 vote

e)

can be reconsidered

95.

Choose the options that apply to Previous Question

a)

requires a second

b)

is debatable

c)

is amendable

d)

majority vote

e)

can be reconsidered

96.

Choose the options that apply to Postpone Definitely

a)

requires a second

b)

is debatable

c)

is amendable

d)

majority vote

e)

can be reconsidered

97.

Choose the options that apply to Commit to Refer

a)

requires a second

b)

is debatable

c)

is amendable

d)

needs a 2/3 vote

e)

can be reconsidered

98.

Choose the options that apply to amend.

a)

requires a second

b)

is debatable

c)

is amendable

d)

needs a 2/3 vote

e)

can only be reconsidered on an Affirmative

99.

Choose the options that apply to postpone indefinitely.

a)

requires a second

b)

is debatable

c)

is amendable

d)

needs a 2/3 vote

e)

Only on an Affirmative

100.

Choose the options that apply to division of assembly.

a)

requires a second

b)

is debatable

c)

is amendable

d)

needs no vote

e)

cannot be reconsidered

101.

Choose the options that apply to parliamentary inquiry.

a)

requires a second

b)

is debatable

c)

is amendable

d)

chair answers

e)

cannot be reconsidered

102.

Choose the options that apply to point of order.

a)

requires a second

b)

is debatable

c)

is amendable

d)

chair answers

e)

can be reconsidered

103.

Which should you cover first?

a)

New business

b)

Unfinished business

104.

Who calls the roll?

a)

President

b)

Vice President

c)

Random Member

d)

Secretary

105.

What does it mean to “put it on the table”?

a)

Leave a topic for the next meeting

b)

Print out copies detailing what the topic is about to set on the table

c)

Begin discussing a topic

106.

When is the president allowed to vote?

a)

Whenever they want

b)

Never

c)

To break a tie

d)

They must every time, like any member

107.

True or False: The treasurers report is the first report to be read

a)

True

b)

False

108.

What is a motion?

a)

Something you do with your arm

b)

An idea a member suggests

c)

A way to say that you agree with the person talking.

109.

What does it mean to “second” something?

a)

To agree

b)

To suggest an idea

c)

To announce an event

110.

True or False: Advisors are allowed to vote

a)

True

b)

False

111.

Does the club approve the minutes?

a)

Yes, they need to be approved each meeting

b)

No, this is the secretary’s job

112.

What do you do if you “amend” a motion?

a)

You agree to the motion

b)

You wait until the next meeting to continue with the topic

c)

You make changes to the motion

113.

True or False: unless there is no other option, the president should be the oldest member of the club

a)

True

b)

False

114.

How do you obtain the floor?

a)

Wait until the president addresses the new business, and raise your hand until the president acknowledges you

b)

Raise your hand in the middle of the treasurer’s report so that the president doesn’t forget about you

c)

Wait until after the meeting is over and explain that you’d like to talk about your motion next meeting.

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