WorksheetsIntro to Parli Pro
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 34mins
The four objectives of Parli Pro are:
1. Focus on (a) item at a time
2. Extend courtesy to (b)
3. Observe the rule of the (c)
4. Protect the rights of the (d)
What is the official reference for Parliamentary Procedure is:
Dunbar's Parliamentary Procedure Glossary
Webster's Guide to Parliamentary Procedure
Garfield's Guide to Parliamentary Order
Robert's Rules of Order
Match the individual to their roles/ responsibilities
The presiding officer
Make or break a tie
Acts as the traffic director
Writes the minutes
Keeps membership role
Sends out the agenda
Vote on all motions
Move & debate motions
Maintain Meeting Structure
Fill in the blanks for the Orders of the Day:
(a)
(b)
Officer Reports
Special Committees
Special Orders
(c)
(d)
Special Feature
Ceremonies
Announcements
(e)
Entertainment
What motion is used to bring up a new idea for the group to discuss?
Reconsider
Main Motion
Amend
Withdraw
Place the steps of executing a motion in the correct order:
Gain the Floor
Move the Motion
Second
Chair Restates
Debate
What is the floor?
The motion being discussed
The number of members needed to conduct business
The right to speak
The result of a vote
What is the definition of a majority?
50%
67%
51%
More than half
Select all of the proper ways to address the chair:
Mister Chairperson
Mister Chairman
Madam Chairman
Madam Chairwoman
Select all of the proper ways to begin a motion
"I move to..."
"I move that..."
"I motion that..."
"I motion to..."
You must get recognition from the chair (and gain the floor) before you...
Move a motion
Second a motion
Debate on a motion
Vote
If a vote is tied, who breaks the tie?
The chair
The secretary
The mover of the motion
The committee chair for that motion
If a motion requires a 2/3 vote and there are 100 members at a meeting, how many people must vote in it's favor for it to pass?
50
51
66
67
Match the following
Voice Vote
"Aye" or "Nay" Vote
Rising Vote
Show of hands or standing up
Roll Call
Most common in congress
Secret Ballot
Most common in elections
General Consent
No vote is taken. No objections
What is the symbol of authority?
Rising Sun
Gavel
Paraphernalia
Podium
What is the name for the block the gavel strikes?
Coaster
Block
Clapper
Sounder
Match the taps of the gavel with their meaning:
Annouce a vote
Gain attention
Sit Down
Adjourn Meeting
Start Meeting
Stand up
Restore order
