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WorksheetsANS1 1.03 Quiz- Parliamentary Procedure
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
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Class
Date
1.
1. What is the purpose of using parliamentary procedure?
a)
a. To extend courtesy to everyone.
b)
b. To focus on one item at a time.
c)
c. To protect the rights of the minority.
d)
d. All of the above.
2.
2. Which term describes those assembled as voting delegates in a business meeting?
a)
a. Assembly
b)
b. Body
c)
c. Floor
d)
d. House
3.
3. What is the order of business followed by FFA Chapters?
a)
a. Approval of minutes
b)
b. Treasurer's report
c)
c. Report from standing committees
d)
d. All of the above
4.
4. What is the official term for the person presiding in a meeting?
a)
a. Chairperson
b)
b. Chairman
c)
c. President
d)
d. Chair
5.
5. A two-thirds vote is required for motions that:
a)
a. Take away privileges
b)
b. Make nominations
c)
c. Do things normally against the rules
d)
d. All of the above
6.
6. How is a majority vote defined?
a)
a. When more than half of those voting vote on the same side
b)
b. When all members vote unanimously
c)
c. When more than two-thirds of members approve
d)
d. When all members agree
7.
7. Which method of voting uses written votes?
a)
a. Voice
b)
b. Rising
c)
c. Roll call
d)
d. Ballot
8.
8. What does the gavel represent in a meeting?
a)
a. Symbol of authority for the presiding officer
b)
b. Symbol of respect
c)
c. Symbol of democracy
d)
d. Symbol of unity
9.
9. How many taps of the gavel signal all members to stand in unison?
a)
a. One
b)
b. Two
c)
c. Three
d)
d. Four
10.
10. What does the chair do once a member makes a motion?
a)
a. Puts the motion before the assembly
b)
b. Votes on the motion
c)
c. Rejects the motion
d)
d. Assigns the floor
11.
11. Which motion is used to present a new item of business for consideration?
a)
a. Main motion
b)
b. Amendment
c)
c. Adjourn
d)
d. Point of Order
12.
12. What is required for a motion to be adopted?
a)
a. Majority vote
b)
b. Two-thirds vote
c)
c. Unanimous vote
d)
d. Simple majority
13.
13. Which motion is used to change a motion by striking out, adding, or substituting words?
a)
a. Main motion
b)
b. Amendment
c)
c. Adjourn
d)
d. Point of Order
14.
14. What is the motion to adjourn used for?
a)
a. To close the meeting
b)
b. To start a new discussion
c)
c. To change the order of business
d)
d. To postpone a decision
15.
15. How many motions can be on the floor or before the group at the same time?
a)
a. Only one
b)
b. Two or more
c)
c. Three or more
d)
d. Unlimited
16.
16. Who can second a motion?
a)
a. Any member present in the meeting
b)
b. Only the chairperson
c)
c. Only the maker of the motion
d)
d. No one, a second is not required
17.
17. Can the motion to adjourn be debated?
a)
a. Yes
b)
b. No
18.
18. What vote is required for the adoption of an amendment?
a)
a. Simple majority
b)
b. Unanimous vote
c)
c. Two-thirds vote
d)
d. No vote required
19.
19. Which motion takes precedence over all other motions?
a)
a. Main motion
b)
b. Amendment
c)
c. Adjourn
d)
d. Point of Order
20.
20. Which of the following is not a purpose of using parliamentary procedure?
a)
a. Extend courtesy to everyone
b)
b. Focus on multiple items at a time
c)
c. Protect the rights of the minority
d)
d. Ensure orderly conduct of meetings
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