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FBLA Intro to Parli Pro

Total questions: 84

Worksheet time: 3hrs 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A two-thirds vote means two-thirds of those present.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

A quorum is not required to adopt a motion to adjourn.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

The articles of the bylaws are divided into sections.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

The lowest ranking motion is a main motion.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Minutes should record all main motions whether they are adopted or lost.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

How many rap(s) of the gavel indicate to the members to come to order so that the meeting may begin?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

short tap or series of short taps

7.

How many rap(s) of the gavel indicate that a motion has passed or failed?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

short tap or series of short taps

8.

How many rap(s) of the gavel indicate that members should stand?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

short tap or series of short taps

9.

A motion that is open to controversy is ____________________?

a)

new business

b)

old business

c)

tabled

d)

debatable

10.

By virtue of the office or position held is ______________?

a)

Pro Tem

b)

Pro and Con

c)

Ex-Officio

d)

Quorum

11.

A written record of the meeting is called __________________?

a)

minutes

b)

amendments

c)

assembly

d)

committee

12.

The purpose of Parliamentary Procedure is to provide:

a)

a code of rules for action

b)

a system to protect the rights of each individual

c)

a logical and common-sense method of running meetings

d)

all of the above

13.

The basic rules of an organization are contained in:

a)

Standing Rules

b)

Bylaws

c)

Rules of Order

d)

Corporate Charter

14.

The sequence of items for a meeting based on an organization’s order of business is called the _____________________.

a)

Minutes

b)

Agenda

c)

Quorum

d)

Program

15.

Dismissing members from a meeting is called _____________________.

a)

adjourning

b)

withdrawing

c)

reconsidering

d)

inquiring

16.

The method of voting where members stand or by a show of hands is called ___________.

a)

secret ballot

b)

roll call ballot

c)

rising vote

d)

casting a vote

17.

To consider for a second time the vote on a previously adopted or defeated question is ___________________.

a)

to adjourn

b)

to withdraw

c)

to reconsider

d)

an inquiry

18.
What is the definition of "precedence?"
a)
Needs action taken
b)
Agenda for the meeting
c)
Ranking
d)
Discussion of a motion
19.
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
20.
What is the definition of "Sustain?"
a)
To uphold
b)
Closely related to
c)
To end a Meeting
d)
Discussion of a motion
21.
What is the definition of the "chair?"
a)
Presiding Officer
b)
Everyone agrees
c)
Agenda for the meeting
d)
To change a motion
22.
What is the definition of "amend?"
a)
Closely related to
b)
To change a main motion
c)
Discussion of a motion
d)
Everyone agrees
23.
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
24.
To ___________ means to end a meeting.
a)
Amend
b)
Debate
c)
Adjourn
d)
Second
25.
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
26.
To discuss a motion is to ____________ a motion.
a)
Second
b)
Sustain
c)
Adjourn
d)
Debate
27.
One more than half of the voting body is known as the:
a)
Majority
b)
Minority
c)
Prevailing
d)
2/3
28.
In a room of 30 people, what is a simple majority?
a)
15
b)
18
c)
20
d)
16
29.
What two words must be used to form a main motion?
a)
I make
b)
I move
c)
I feel
d)
I think
30.
In order for a motion to be debated, it must first have a __________________.
a)
Introduction
b)
Second
c)
Amendment
d)
Discussion
31.
If all business has been conducted, you should move to ____________.
a)
Conclude
b)
Adjourn
c)
Complete
d)
Go home
32.
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
33.
An _____________ forms the framework for a meeting.
a)
Memo
b)
Agenda
c)
Task Sheet
d)
Outline
34.

How does the Chair begin the meeting?

a)

Roll Call

b)

Reading the minutes

c)

Making announcements

d)

Calling the meeting to order

35.

In order to introduce a Point of Order, the member must have a second.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

In a formal meeting, the Chair must summarize every committee report made.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

Two of the goals of Parliamentary Procedure are...

a)

to allow decision making without confusion.

b)

to allow the majority to be heard

c)

to vote on issues without debate

d)

to allow the majority to rule, but the minority to be heard.

38.

In the Order of Agenda, New Business is the very last item before the meeting is adjourned.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

If you would like to change how a motion is being discussed, what do you say?

a)

"I move to adjourn the discussion..."

b)

"I move to vote on the motion..."

c)

"I move to amend the motion

d)

"Point of Order"

40.

If you wish to present a motion, what is the first thing you should do?

a)

You stand and state your name.

b)

You obtain the floor by standing and addressing the Chair.

c)

You make your motion by stating, "I move to..."

d)

You ask for someone to second your motion.

41.

In a Voice Vote...

a)

members raise their hands to show support

b)

members call out "yes" or "no"

c)

members show consent by their silence

d)

members say "aye" or "no"

42.

In a Secret Ballot vote...

a)

members close their eyes and raise their hands.

b)

members write their vote on a piece of paper.

c)

members close their eyes and say "aye" or "no"

d)

members show consent by their silence

43.
What two words must be used to form a main motion?
a)
I make
b)
I move
c)
I feel
d)
I think
44.
What are the building blocks of parliamentary procedure?
a)
motions
b)
voting
c)
debating
d)
seconds
45.
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
46.
A motion that has been stated by the chair, but has not been disposed of is known as a _ motion.
a)
lasting
b)
perfect
c)
preceding
d)
pending
47.
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
48.
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
49.
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
50.
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
51.
To postpone a motion indefinitely, what is needed?
a)
a second
b)
a majority vote
c)
recognition from the chair
d)
all are needed
52.
Which is not an incidental motion?
a)
point of order
b)
previous question
c)
division of assembly
d)
all are incidental motions
53.
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
54.

Previous Question

a)

To consider its parts separately

b)

To further study

c)

To force and immediate vote

d)

To verify a vote

55.

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

56.

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

57.

Rescind

a)

To repeal previous action

b)

to consider a defeated motion again

c)

to consider a tabled motion

d)

to defer action

58.

Reconsider

a)

to modify a motion

b)

to modify an amendment

c)

to further study

d)

to consider a defeated motion again

59.

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

60.

Amend

a)

to modify an amendment

b)

to modify a motion

c)

to suppress action

d)

to introduce business

61.

Limit or extend debate

a)

To modify a motion

b)

to defer action

c)

to suppress action

d)

to modify freedom of debate

62.

Main motion

a)

To arrange time of next meeting

b)

To dismiss Meeting

c)

To reverse a decision

d)

To introduce a business

63.

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

64.

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

65.
Which article of the FBLA bylaws describes the information about FBLA dues?
a)
Article III
b)
Article IV
c)
Article VI
d)
Article V
66.
To appeal is:
a)
close the meeting
b)
question chair's ruling
c)
agree
d)
modify meaning
67.
Viva voce means:
a)
voice vote
b)
always for the motion
c)
no objection
d)
objection
68.
To delay consideration of the main motion until the next regular meeting:
a)
lay on the table
b)
limit debate
c)
postpone indefintely
d)
postpone definitely
69.
The lack of a second has become immaterial
a)
after the chair has stated the question
b)
when the vote is taken
c)
after debate has begun
d)
when the maker of the motion asks for permission to withdraw it
70.
A committee composed of national officers and board members that carefully considers applicants for officers of FBLA is appointed by the:
a)
CEO
b)
FBLA President
c)
Board of Directors
d)
National Executive Council
71.
If the office of FBLA president become vacant, the ________ shall automatically become president.
a)
vice president
b)
secretary
c)
other candidate with the next most votes
d)
vice president from the president's region
72.
Rescind means:
a)
cancel
b)
agreement that motion be considered
c)
give way to
d)
no objection
73.
The quorum of an assembly
a)
is the largest number that can be depended on to always attend the meeting and vote
b)
always a majority of the members
c)
is the number of members who must be present for business to be legally transacted
d)
is two-thirds of the members present at the meeting
74.
Corrections to the minutes
a)
should only be made on the minutes being corrected
b)
may be made only after they are read to the assembly
c)
should be made in the minutes of the current meeting and on the minutes being corrected
d)
cannot be made after being accepted by the assembly
75.
Proposed amendments to the bylaws must be submitted in writing to the
a)
Association President.
b)
National Executive Council.
c)
FBLA president.
d)
Board of directors.
76.
The secretary must supply at least _____ copies of the minutes to the necessary authorities.
a)
four
b)
two
c)
three
d)
one
77.
Action of the National Executive Council must be included in the minutes of the
a)
adjourned meeting.
b)
special meeting.
c)
regular meeting.
d)
next regular meeting.
78.
A tie vote
a)
adopts the motion.
b)
can be considered a majority vote.
c)
permits the chair to break the tie.
d)
requires the chair to break the tie.
79.
A motion that was considered and adopted without having been seconded 
a)
is out of order. 
b)
is valid.
c)
must be seconded by unanimous consent, the chair stating, "If there is no objection, the motion just adopted without being seconded will be considered seconded."
d)
must be seconded after adoption to make it legal
80.
The motion to recess when no question is pending
a)
requires a two-thirds vote.
b)
is not debatable.
c)
is not amendable.
d)
sets the time for the recess.
81.
Any recommendation contained in an officer's report is moved 
a)
by the secretary of the organization.
b)
from the floor by a member other than the reporting officer.
c)
 by the officer making the report.
d)
by a member, seconded by the reporting officer.
82.
The chief difference in the rules governing original and incidental main motions is:
a)
only incidental main motions can be reconsidered
b)
only incidental main motions carry with them pending subsidiary motions when laid on the table
c)
objection to consideration of a question can be applied only to an original main motion
d)
incidental main motions require only a majority vote
83.
In most ordinary societies having executive boards:
a)
is it customary for the board to elect its own officers
b)
it is customary for the president and secretary of the society to serve in the same capacity within the board 
c)
the bylaws must make provision for filling the position of president and secretary of the board
d)
it is customary for the president of the society to serve as chairman of the board, and the secretary to be appointed by the president
84.
In a legislative or public body that has the power to penalize or compel the attendance of its members, the sergeant-at-arms may have the duty of
a)
serving warrants signed by the clerk.
b)
arresting absent members in the event of a call of the house.
c)
serving notices of fines.
d)
calling the roll to see what members are present.

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