WorksheetsParli-Pro Terms - R-S
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What is the definition of 'RAISE A QUESTION OF PRIVILEGE'?
A privileged motion used to secure immediate action that involves the comfort, convenience, rights, or privileges of the assembly or an individual.
A motion to postpone the consideration of a main motion to a future time.
A request to amend the wording of a pending motion.
A procedure to end debate and bring the assembly to an immediate vote.
What does 'RANK OF MOTIONS' refer to?
Priority. A listing of motions by a certain order; PRECEDENCE.
A method of voting in assemblies.
A type of legal document.
A schedule of meeting dates.
What does it mean to 'RATIFY' in parliamentary procedure?
To make previous action taken authentic; to APPROVE. When made as a main motion, it may not be made when a member has the floor, must be seconded, is debatable, amendable, generally requires a majority vote for adoption, and can be reconsidered. Debate may go into the merits of the main motion to which it is applied.
To postpone the consideration of a motion to a future time.
To refer a motion to a committee for further study.
To end debate immediately and proceed to vote.
What does 'RECEIVING' mean in the context of an assembly?
To allow an assembly to hear a report from a group such as a committee.
To dismiss a committee from the assembly.
To vote on a new assembly leader.
To end the assembly session.
What is a 'RECESS' in parliamentary terms?
The motion asking for a short intermission of an assembly immediately.
A proposal to end the session permanently.
A request to change the agenda of the meeting.
A motion to elect a new chairperson.
What does 'RECOGNIZING A MEMBER' mean?
The chair acknowledges and grants a member the right to speak.
A member is given a special award for attendance.
A member is removed from the meeting.
The chair assigns a new role to a member.
What is a 'RECOMMENDATION' in committee work?
A proposal usually made by a committee for taking action or expressing an opinion on a subject.
A mandatory rule that must be followed by all members.
A financial report submitted at the end of each meeting.
A record of attendance for committee members.
What does it mean to 'RECOMMIT'?
To refer to a committee again for consideration.
To approve a bill without changes.
To reject a proposal permanently.
To postpone a decision indefinitely.
What is the purpose of a 'RECONSIDER' motion?
A motion used to ask for a new vote on a motion. May interrupt a member assigned the floor only before the member begins speaking. Can only be made on the day the motion to be reconsidered was adopted.
A motion used to postpone a decision to the next meeting.
A motion used to end debate and proceed to a vote immediately.
A motion used to refer a matter to a committee for further study.
What does it mean to 'REFER' a motion?
To send a motion to a committee. See COMMIT.
To postpone the motion indefinitely.
To reject the motion outright.
To amend the motion on the floor.
What is a 'REGULAR MEETING'?
The stated recurrent business sessions of a permanent society. The scheduled meeting of an organization.
A meeting held only once a year for all members.
A spontaneous gathering without prior notice.
A meeting conducted exclusively online with no physical presence.
What does 'REPEAL' mean in parliamentary procedure?
See RESCIND.
To approve a motion.
To postpone a meeting.
To amend a bill.
What is a 'REPORT' in the context of an assembly?
An account, usually in writing, of the study or work conducted by an officer or a committee.
A list of all members present at the assembly.
A summary of the assembly's financial transactions.
A schedule of upcoming assembly meetings.
What does 'RESCIND (REPEAL, ANNUL)' mean?
To cancel an adopted action or vote. This motion can be proposed up until the time action is taken on the motion to be rescinded.
To postpone a meeting to a later date.
To approve a previous decision with amendments.
To refer a motion to a committee for further study.
What is a 'RESIGNATION' in an organization?
A formal notice, usually written, relinquishing an office, a position, or membership in an organization.
A promotion to a higher position within the organization.
A reward given for outstanding performance at work.
A new policy introduced by the management.
What is a 'RESOLUTION'?
A formally phrased main motion; the recommendation for action (main motion) in a committee or board report.
A summary of meeting minutes.
A list of attendees at a meeting.
A type of financial statement.
What is a 'RESTORATIVE (RESTORATORY) MOTION'?
Motions that restore consideration of a motion already acted upon. Examples are to reconsider, to take from the table, to rescind, and to discharge a committee.
Motions that are used to postpone a meeting indefinitely.
Motions that are only used to introduce new business to the assembly.
Motions that are used to close debate immediately.
What is a 'RISING VOTE'?
A vote taken by asking members to stand if they are in favor of the action, and then asking those who are opposed to stand, with the chair judging which side prevails. Usually used for a motion requiring a two thirds vote for adoption.
A secret ballot where members write their votes on paper.
A vote conducted by raising hands and counting each hand.
A vote where members shout 'aye' or 'no' and the loudest side wins.
What does 'ROLL CALL' mean?
Calling the names of members or delegates to verify their attendance.
Taking a group photograph of all members.
Distributing documents to all attendees.
Announcing the agenda for the meeting.
What is a 'ROLL CALL VOTE'?
To place into record how members voted by calling out the name of each member and asking how each one voted.
A secret ballot where votes are not recorded.
A method of voting using electronic devices only.
A process where only the leader's vote is counted.
What does 'RONR' stand for?
Abbreviation for Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised.
Right of National Representation
Rules of National Regulations
Register of Notable Resolutions
What is the function of a 'RULES COMMITTEE'?
The committee at a convention that writes and presents a set of standing rules for the convention.
The committee responsible for counting votes during an election.
The committee that manages the convention's finances and budget.
The committee that organizes entertainment and social events at the convention.
What are 'RULES OF ORDER'?
Written rules of parliamentary procedure which govern an organization.
A list of members in an organization.
A set of financial guidelines for budgeting.
A schedule of events for a meeting.
What is a 'RULING' in parliamentary procedure?
The official decision of the presiding officer.
A motion to adjourn the meeting.
A proposal for new business.
A request for a point of order.
What does 'SECONDABLE' mean?
A motion that requires a second in order to be considered.
A motion that can be discussed without a vote.
A motion that is automatically approved.
A motion that cannot be amended.
What is a 'SECONDARY AMENDMENT'?
An amendment applied to a primary amendment.
A law passed after the main bill.
A proposal to reject a bill entirely.
A change made after a bill is enacted.
What are 'SECONDARY MOTIONS'?
Subsidiary, Privileged, and Incidental Motions.
Main Motions only.
Motions that require no second.
Motions that cannot be debated.
Who is a 'SECONDER'?
A member of the assembly who seconds a motion.
A person who presides over the meeting.
A person who records the minutes of the meeting.
A member who proposes a new rule.
What is the term for: A 'second' indicates that a member, in addition to the one proposing a motion, is interested in having the motion considered.
Seconding a motion
Tabling a motion
Amending a motion
Withdrawing a motion
What is the term for: The clerk or recorder of the minutes; the CLERK.
Secretary
Treasurer
President
Advisor
What is the term for: An individual who helps preserve order at a meeting as directed by the presiding officer.
Sergeant at arms
Secretary
Treasurer
Vice President
What is the term for: A meeting or series of meetings (as in a convention) with a single order of business, agenda, or program.
Session
Debate
Lecture
Workshop
What is the term for: Voting in a small group by allowing members to indicate their preference by raising their hands.
Show of hands
Secret ballot
Proxy voting
Roll call
What is the term for: One who has begun to address the assembly after obtaining the floor.
Speaker
Chairperson
Member
Observer
What is the term for: A committee created for a particular purpose that continues its existence until the work is completed and a final report is given. They are usually not listed in the bylaws.
Special (select, or ad hoc) committee
Standing committee
Executive committee
Nominating committee
What is the term for: A meeting called for a particular purpose that is stated when the meeting is called.
Special meeting
Annual meeting
Regular meeting
Adjourned meeting
What is the term for: Motions postponed by two thirds vote to a special time to the category of special orders at the next meeting.
Special order
General order
Unfinished business
Main motion
What is the term for: Particular rules for conducting business that an organization makes for itself. They usually modify the parliamentary authority. They are adopted after notice by a two thirds vote (or without notice, a majority vote of the entire membership).
Special rules of order
Standing committees
General orders
Main motions
What is the term for: Declaration of the chair for a brief meeting pause. Members stay in their places and may talk quietly.
State at ease
Adjournment
Recess
Call to order
What is the term for: Permanent committees which should all be named in the bylaws. Examples would be a Program Committee, a Finance Committee and a Membership Committee.
Standing committees
Ad hoc committees
Special committees
Temporary committees
What is the term for: Rules an organization makes for itself related to its administration rather than to parliamentary procedure. Examples would be that speakers must use a microphone and the setting of meeting times. They are adopted or suspended by a majority vote without previous notice at any business meeting.
Standing rules
Bylaws
Special rules of order
Constitution
What is the term for: Restatement of a motion (question) by the chair after it is proposed by a member.
Stating the question
Calling the roll
Tabling the motion
Adjourning the meeting
What is the term for: A class of motions which help dispose of a main motion.
Subsidiary motions
Privileged motions
Incidental motions
Main motions
What is the term for: An incidental motion used to suspend rules that are not in conflict with the constitution or bylaws or with the fundamental principles of parliamentary law.
Suspend the rules
Lay on the table
Postpone indefinitely
Previous question
What is the term for: To uphold a ruling by the chair.
Sustain
Overrule
Defer
Table
