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Senior Level Parli Pro and FFA Information

Total questions: 105

Worksheet time: 54mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Roberts Rules of Order are NOT based on the regard for which of the following

a)

The Majority

b)

The Minority, less than one third

c)

Individual Members

d)

Absentees

2.

What is the simplest form of assembly in principle?

a)

The Legislative Body

b)

The Convention

c)

The Mass Meeting

d)

The Local Assembly of an organized assembly

3.

In how many ways may the main motion be distinguished?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

4.

What is defined as a "regular meeting"?

a)

The periodic business meeting of a permanent society, local branch, or board, held at weekly, monthly, quarterly or similar intervals?

b)

One that is convened only to consider one or more items of business specified in the call  of the meeting

c)

Meeting in continuation of the initial session of the immediately preceding regular or  special meeting

d)

Meeting held only one business meeting of the general membership each year 

5.

What is defined as a "Special Meeting"?

a)

The periodic business meeting of a permanent society, local branch, or board, held at  weekly, monthly, quarterly, or similar intervals 

b)

One that is convened only to consider one or more items of business specified in the call  of the meeting  

c)

Meeting in continuation of the initial session of the immediately preceding regular or  special meeting

d)

Meeting held only one business meeting of the general membership each year 

6.

What is defined as an "Adjourned Meeting"?

a)

The periodic business meeting of a permanent society, local branch, or board, held at  weekly, monthly, quarterly, or similar intervals 

b)

. One that is convened only to consider one or more items of business specified in the call  of the meeting  

c)

Meeting in continuation of the initial session of the immediately preceding regular or  special meeting  

d)

Meeting held only one business meeting of the general membership each year

7.

What is defined as an "Annual Meeting"?

a)

The periodic business meeting of a permanent society, local branch, or board, held at  weekly, monthly, quarterly, or similar intervals 

b)

One that is convened only to consider one or more items of business specified in the call  of the meeting

c)

Meeting in continuation of the initial session of the immediately preceding regular or  special meeting

d)

Meeting held only one business meeting of the general membership each year

8.

Over what motions does the main motion take precedence?

a)

. Fix the time to which to adjourn and consideration of the question

b)

Postpone indefinitely 

c)

Call for the orders of the day, limit or extend debate, and previous question  

d)

It takes precedence over no motion  

9.

Assume the following series of motions is pending and that the motions have been moved in the  order below:  

1.) A main motion  

2.) A motion to postpone the main question indefinitely  

3.) An amendment to the main motion  

4.) A motion to refer the main question (with the pending amendment) to a committee 

5.) A motion to postpone the pending questions to a certain time 

  6.) A motion to vote on the postponement by ballot  

7.) A motion to lay the pending questions on the table

   8.) A motion to take a recess  

To which motion should action be taken first?

a)

Lay on the Table

b)

The Main Motion

c)

Recess

d)

Postpone Indefinitely

10.

What is NOT true about the motion Postpone Indefinitely?

a)

Must be seconded

b)

Limit or extend debate and previous question can be applied to it without affecting the  main question

c)

It is the lowest‐ranking privileged motion

d)

Is out of order when another has the floor  

11.

When applied to a main motion, the motion to amend takes precedence over the main motion  as well as which subsidiary motion?

a)

Lay on the Table

b)

Previous Question

c)

Limit or Extend Debate

d)

All the Above

12.

How many degrees of an amendment can be recognized?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

13.

Which is NOT true regarding the motion commit or refer?

a)

Can be amendable

b)

Can be reconsidered

c)

Requires a 2/3 vote

d)

Takes precedence over the incidental motion division of a question

14.

To what motion(s) does the subsidiary motion postpone to a certain time take precedence?

a)

Main motion and division of the assembly

b)

Postpone indefinitely and division of the question

c)

Amend and limit or extend debate

d)

Commit or refer and fix the time to which to adjourn

15.

How may the motion postpone to a certain time be amended

a)

How many may be present at the time

b)

Making the postponed question a special order

c)

The type of vote required

d)

None of the above

16.

Which is true of the motion limit or extend limits of debate? 

a)

Requires a second  

b)

Is debatable

c)

Cannot be applied to any immediately pending debatable motion  

d)

Requires a majority vote

17.

Which is NOT true of the motion previous question?

a)

. Immediately closes debate on the pending question  

b)

Stops amendments on the pending question 

c)

Prevents the making of any other subsidiary motions except lay on the table  

d)

If adopted, it allows the making of privileged or incidental motions

18.

What type of vote is required to adopt the motion previous question?

a)

Majority

b)

2/3

c)

No vote is required

d)

None of the Above

19.

Which motion(s) does lay on the table take precedence?

a)

Recess, adjourn, and limit or extend debate

b)

Call for the orders of the day and raise to a question of privilege

c)

Fix the time to which to adjourn, main motion, and division of the assembly

d)

Previous question, postpone definitely, and commit or refer

20.

How many standard descriptive characteristics of a motion are there?  

a)

8

b)

7

c)

6

d)

4

21.

When is call for the orders of the day applicable? 

a)

When the agenda is being varied from 

b)

When a general order that is in order at the time is not being taken up  

c)

When the time for considering a special order has arrived or passed and is not being  taken up  

d)

All the above

22.

Which is NOT true of call for the orders of the day?

a)

Doesnt require a 2nd

b)

Is not debateable

c)

Can be reconsidered

d)

Is not amendable

23.

To which motions does raise a question of privilege have precedence?

a)

Fix the time to which to adjourn and call for the orders of the day

b)

Recess and adjourn

c)

Adjourn, fix the time to which to adjourn, and the main motion

d)

All the above

24.

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the motion raise a question of privilege?

a)

Cannot be applied to any other motion

b)

Is debatable if a main motion is pending after having been admitted as a question of privilege

c)

Is ammendable

d)

Cannot be reconsidered

25.

Question of privilege has how many types of questions?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

26.

Recess can be

a)

Reconsidered

b)

Debated

c)

Applied to any motion

d)

Amendable

27.

Which subsidiary motion can be applied to the motion recess?

a)

Lay on the table

b)

Limit or extend debate

c)

Postpone Indefinitely

d)

Amend

e)


None of the above


28.

Which motion and only motion does the motion adjourn yield to?

a)

Fix the time to which to adjourn

b)

Call for the orders of the day

c)

Division of the question

d)

Recess

29.

Which motion(s) can be applied to the motion fix the time to which to adjourn?

a)

Adjourn, amend, and postpone definitely

b)

Amend, and previous question

c)

Recess, lay on the table, and postpone definitely

d)

The main motion only

30.

In what way is the motion fix the time to which to adjourn NOT AMENDABLE

a)

DATE

b)

HOUR

c)

PLACE

d)

NUMBER OF ATTENDANCE

31.

What motion(s) does the incidental motion point of order yield to?

a)

All subsidiary motions

b)

All Incidental Motions

c)

All Privileged motions

d)

It yields to not motion

32.

What type of vote is initially required to adopt the motion point of order?

a)

2/3rd

b)

Standing

c)

Secret Ballot

d)

Ruled upon by the chair

33.

Which is true of the motion appeal?

a)

Is not debatable

b)

Is amendable

c)

Can be reconsidered

d)

Requires a 2nd

34.

When can the motion to suspend the rules be made?

a)

At any time that no question is pending

b)

As soon as a question is pending

c)

After debate has ceased

d)

none of the above

35.

Which type of rule can be voted on by a majority vote?

a)

Rules of order

b)

Standing Rule

c)

Those that deal with bylaws

d)

There is no rule that requires a majority vote

36.

What does the motion objection to the consideration of the question take precedence over?

a)

Original main motions

b)

Incidental main motions

c)

Adjourn

d)

None of the above

37.

When can the motion objection to the consideration of a question be reconsidered?

a)

When a 2/3rd vote is required

b)

With an affirmative vote

c)

With a negative vote, sustaining the objection

d)

Objection to the consideration of the question is not able to be reconsidered

38.

What subsidiary motion does the incidental motion division of a question take precedence over  if there are no amendments on the table? 

a)

Postpone definitely  

b)

Postpone indefinitely  

c)

Commit or Refer

d)

Previous Question

39.

What type of motion is the motion consideration by paragraph or seriatim?

a)

Privileged

b)

Subsidiary

c)

Incidental

d)

Motions that bring a question

40.

Which is true of the motion consideration by paragraph or seriatim?

a)

Does not require a 2nd

b)

Is debateable

c)

Requires a 2/3 vote

d)

Cannot be reconsidered

41.

Which motion(s) does the division of the assembly take precedence over?

a)

All subsidiary motin

b)

Amend and the main motion

c)

Raise to a question of priveledge

d)

None of the above

42.

What is true about the motion take from the table?

a)

Does not requiree a seconcd

b)

Is debateable

c)

Cannot be reconsidered

d)

Does not require a vote, chair decides

43.

To what motion does rescind take precedence over?

a)

No Motion

b)

All motions

c)

Only Privileged motions

d)

Only Subsidiary Motions

44.

The motion to rescind

a)

Is not debateable

b)

Is in order when another has the floor

c)

Can be reconsidered when a negative vote is made

d)

Cannot be applied to anything (bylaw, rule, policy, decision, or choice)

45.

What is true of the motion to discharge a committee?

a)

Is not amendable

b)

Must be Seconded

c)

Cannot be applied to any main motion

d)

Can be only applied to an incidental main motion

46.

In what ways can the motion reconsider be reconsidered?

a)

If voted upon in the affirmitive

b)

If voted upon in the negative

c)

Only when a majority vote is called

d)

The motion to reconsider cannot be reconsidered

47.

Which is true of the motion to reconsider?

a)

Is in order even after another person has been assigned the floor 

b)

Does not require a 2nd 

c)

When making the motion, takes precedence over no other motion  

d)

When making the motion, yields to all motions  

48.

If there are 26 members present at a regular meeting, how many members need to vote in the  affirmative to adopt a motion?

a)

12

b)

13

c)

14

d)

15

49.
What two words must be used to form a main motion?
a)
I make
b)
I move
c)
I feel
d)
I think
50.
In order for a motion to be debated, it must first have a __________________.
a)
Introduction
b)
Second
c)
Amendment
d)
Discussion
51.
What is the purpose of a motion to amend?
a)
To change
b)
To vote
c)
To reconsider
d)
To delay
52.
In a room of 30 people, what is a 2/3 majority vote?
a)
15 
b)
20
c)
17
d)
25
53.
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
54.
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
55.
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
56.
Parliamentary procedure protects the rights of the ____________  even though majority rules.
a)
Minority
b)
Confused
c)
Minimalist
d)
Soft spoken
57.
To stop debate, what motion is needed?
a)
Lay on the Table
b)
Adjourn
c)
Previous Question
d)
Motion to recall
58.
If all business has been conducted, you should move to ____________.
a)
Conclude
b)
Adjourn
c)
Complete
d)
Go home
59.
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
60.

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

61.
What is the proper way to state a main motion?
a)
I make a motion...
b)
I motion to...
c)
I think that...
d)
I move to...
62.
Two taps of the gavel, tells the members...
a)
The meeting is called to order
b)
To stand
c)
To be seated
d)
The meeting is adjourned
63.

What does 3 taps of the gavel mean?

a)

Stand in unison

b)

Say the pledge

c)

Say hello to your neighbor

d)

Sit down

64.

A motion dies if it does not get a second.

a)

true

b)

false

65.

What does the owl represent?

a)

Knowledge

b)

The start of a new day

c)

Labor and tillage of the soil

d)

Freedom

66.

What does the eagle represent?

a)

Unity

b)

Labor and tillage

c)

Freedom

d)

Aviation

67.

What does the Ear Of Corn represent?

a)

ꓘorn

b)

Freedom

c)

labor and tillage

d)

Unity

68.

What does the plow represent?

a)

Labor and Tillage of the soil

b)

Freedom

c)

push mowers *dies*

d)

Unity

69.

Which degree do FFA students normally receive their freshman year or their first year in FFA?

a)

Greenhand

b)

Chapter

c)

State

d)

American

e)

Honorary

70.

Made of Silver

a)

Greenhand

b)

Chapter

c)

State

d)

American

e)

Honorary

71.

Made of Bronze

a)

Greenhand

b)

Chapter

c)

State

d)

American

e)

Honorary

72.

Made of Gold

a)

Greenhand

b)

Chapter

c)

State

d)

American

e)

Honorary

73.

Which degree is the highest degree that a chapter can bestow?

a)

Greenhand

b)

Chapter

c)

State

d)

American

e)

Honorary

74.

Who Created the FFA Creed originally

a)

E.M. Tiffany

b)

Kobe Bryant

c)

Lebron James

d)

Donald Trump

75.

" In the promise of better_______ through better _______."

a)

Months, Years

b)

Weeks, Months

c)

Ways, Days

d)

Days, Ways

76.

How many Sentences are in the Creed?

a)

5

b)

4

c)

7

d)

22

77.
Who is considered to be the "Father of the FFA". 
a)
E.M. Tiffany
b)
Henry Groseclose
c)
Leslie Applegate
d)
Dr. C.H. Lane
78.
What year was the Smith-Hughes Act passed?
a)
1900
b)
1917
c)
1928
d)
2000
79.
Where was the first National FFA Convention?
a)
Kansas City, Kansas
b)
Kansas City, Missouri
c)
Louisville , Ky
d)
Indianapolis, Id
80.
Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve is the:
a)
FFA Motto
b)
FFA Slogan
c)
FFA Mission
d)
FFA Salute
81.
Which is not part of the 3 ring model of Ag Education?
a)
Classroom
b)
Animals
c)
FFA
d)
SAE
82.
Which MOST likely represents the FFA goal to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success?
a)
Colors
b)
Mission Statement
c)
Motto
d)
Official Dress
83.

When did FFA begin?

a)

1917

b)

1928

c)

1930

d)

1965

84.

When were girls allowed to become FFA members?

a)

1917

b)

1928

c)

1930

d)

1969

85.

When did the NFA and FFA merge?

a)

1917

b)

1928

c)

1965

d)

1969

86.

When did the Future Farmers of America change its name to the National FFA Organization?

a)

1917

b)

1928

c)

1965

d)

1988

87.

What does the rising sun represent in the FFA emblem?

a)

unity

b)

FFA is intracurricular

c)

progress and the promise of a new day

d)

national pride and freedom

88.

Which officer is stationed beneath the rising sun?

a)

President

b)

Vice President

c)

Reporter

d)

Sentinel

89.

Which chapter officer is responsible for coordinating all committee work and serving in the absence of the President?

a)

Vice President

b)

Secretary

c)

Treasurer

d)

Reporter

90.

The _________________________________________ is stationed at the emblem of Washington.

a)

Advisor

b)

Sentinel

c)

Vice President

d)

Treasurer

91.

what is not a type of officer

a)

president

b)

secretary

c)

chaplain

d)

second advisor

92.

Fill in the blanks of the FFA Mission Statement

"The National FFA Organization is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier____________, personal _____________ and career success through agricultural ____________.

a)

finances, success, learning

b)

goals, growth, education

c)

leadership, growth, education

d)

leadership, health, learning

93.

Where is the National FFA Center located?

a)

Louisville, Kentucky

b)

Washington DC

c)

Indianapolis, Indiana

d)

Manhattan, Kansas

94.

Which FFA region is Kansas a part of?

a)

Western Region

b)

Southern Region

c)

Central Region

d)

Eastern Region

95.

What material is the official FFA jacket made of?

a)

Suede

b)

Corduroy

c)

Wool

d)

Cotton

96.

Who is the Kansas FFA Executive Secretary?

(a)  

97.

Which of the following is not an unclassified motion that does not bring a question before the assembly?

a)

Reconsider

b)

Previous Question

c)

Rescind

d)

Take from the table

98.

Which of the following requires a 2/3 vote for passage?

a)

Refer to special committee

b)

Rescind with previous notice

c)

Suspend Standing Rules

d)

Postpone definitely - Special Order

99.

How many taps is used to restore order?

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

A series of sharp taps

100.

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

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

A series of sharp taps

101.

What is the purpose of the main motion?

a)

To bring up new business

b)

To change something about a motion

c)

To argue

d)

To change something you already voted on

102.
What is the purpose of a motion to amend?
a)
To change
b)
To vote
c)
To reconsider
d)
To delay
103.

If 27 members vote on an issue that requires a 2/3rds vote, how many votes are needed for passage?

a)

9

b)

5

c)

18

d)

14

104.

Which of the following requires no vote?

a)

Main

b)

Point of Order

c)

Previous question

d)

Amendment

105.
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